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May 2023
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#65: How to start running when you're ou...

Floris Gierman
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Martinus Evans is the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a marathon runner, coach and author. We talk about the back of the pack runners, size inclusivity, mindset and ways to improve your running and health. 

Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NB3iz98sCmU 

CHAPTERS:

  • 0:00 Finding strength in slowness 
  • 3:36 Welcome Martinus!
  • 4:12 Doctor, I can run a marathon.
  • 7:05 Who is this sport of running designed for?
  • 11:10 If it don’t apply, let it fly
  • 13:32 Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE Scale), finding enjoyment
  • 16:57 Early running club experiences
  • 19:12 Prove them wrong
  • 20:06 The origins and growth of Slow AF Run Club & Foundation!
  • 25:03 Slow AF member momentum.. getting to a million
  • 26:28 Athlete mindset
  • 29:00 Comparison is the thief of joy
  • 30:15 Start slow, be persistent and build consistently.
  • 33:49 Raceday strategy for new runners
  • 36:57 First marathon experience (Detroit)
  • 44:05 Tools for running ~ mental and physical. Goals and habits.
  • 49:33 Writing the book ~ Slow AF Run Club
  • 54:32 Where to find out more about Martinus and Slow AF Run Club
  • 55:46 Advise for runners looking to improve. 

 

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ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 

 

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