3 | Exploring Fatphobia and Breaking Barriers in the Running World with Martinus Evans

Today we have the honor of sitting down and chatting with someone who is making waves in the running world. We’re talking with Martinus Evans, creator of the Slow AF Run Club and a leader in promoting inclusivity in fitness.

Martinus Evans has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he’s also coached hundreds of runners and founded the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 10,000 members worldwide. He is also the author of the book Slow AF Run Club: The ultimate guide for anybody who wants to run.  When he’s not running races around the world, he enjoys speaking passionately about issues related to size-inclusivity, mindset, DEI and mental health.

1:43 Martinus shares his origin story and how he started running. Much of his experience had to do with experiencing fatphobia when consulting with his doctor regarding hip pain.

7:39 Martinus focuses his book not just on helping individuals (especially those coming from a more marginalized space) start running, but doing so via improving mindset around movement. We talk about “Otis,” Martinus’s inner self critic, as well as implementing and practicing delusional self belief.

15:43 “Don’t Get On The Bus"

19:58 We talk about how Martinus’s community is helping individuals in larger bodies and marginalized groups feel more comfortable in their fitness. After having many negative interactions with coaches and trainers due to his size, Martinus took matters into his own hands and created the Slow AF Run Club.

Martinus's book "Slow AF Run Club" is out now and is for anyone who wants to begin their running journey from someone who offers a perspective other than that of an elite runner. 

Connect with Martinus at @300poundsandrunning

• https://slowafrunclub.com/book-first-chapter
• https://www.instagram.com/300poundsandrunning
• https://www.facebook.com/RunSlowAF
• https://www.tiktok.com/@300poundsandrunning

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