*s3/e21 The Slow AF Run Club & Creating Inclusivity in the Running Community with Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning | @runslowaf)

How can we make running a sport that is welcome to ANYONE who wants to run? Marathoner, author, coach, & activist Martinus Evans ( @300poundsandrunning | @runslowaf ) joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, The Slow AF Run Club , size & pace inclusivity, challenging the status quo, having uncomfortable conversations, and about being a voice for change and a force for good in the running community by helping runners of ALL paces, ALL abilities, and ALL goals find a place in our sport and be welcome for exactly who you are! Martinus' story of being a runner for over a decade & running 8+ marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012 Issues that slower runners routinely face in races Ways we can be more inclusive (from race organizers to sportswear companies) Your pace has nothing to do with your worth as a person!!! Finding the joy in running beyond pace goals or running for weight loss The gatekeeping he's experienced participating in major races "The Slow AF Run Club" book and what inspired him to write it The experience Martinus has had trying to promote his work and his book (and who turned him down) Running for health & joy as the ultimate experience ...and more! 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. https://300poundsandrunning.com https://slowafrunclub.com