Running Slow AF -- Martinus Evans

Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol

Martinus Evans (he/him) spent his life being too big and then not being big enough when he started playing football. After a car accident changed his life, he realized that he wanted to move his body just for the joy of it and let go of obsessing about his weight. As he started running, slowly, his message resonated with others, and the Slow AF Run Club was born. He shares his ups and downs and the biggest surprise he’s had while creating the club.

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.

Please read the first chapter of the book here, connect with Martinus on Instagram, and the Slow AF Store.

This episode’s poem is by Ros Barber and is called, “How to Leave the World that Worships Should.”

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