Ep 158: Slow AF Run Club with Martinus Evans
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Ep 158: Slow AF Run Club with Martinus Evans
Episode 158: Show Notes
We are so happy to welcome back Martinus Evans, Founder of the Slow AF Run Club. Since our last conversation, Martinus' amazing journey and inspiring story have kept unfolding and progressing, and in today's episode, we speak about his new book, his online community, his different business avenues, and his perspectives on success right now.
Martinus has always been about taking things to the next level, and that is probably why running is such a strong and apt metaphor for his life. We get into his thoughts on “going through the fire,” reliance on self, making the right sacrifices, and also how he schedules his time; all of which listeners will find highly actionable and motivating.
Martinus unpacks his framework of values, goals, and habits, and how the synergy of these three components can truly drive you forward. If you want to catch it all from the one and only Martinus Evans, be sure to join us for this essential episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
Recounting some of Martinus' long and varied journey so far.
Martinus' perspectives on exercise, weight loss, and diet culture.
The emblematic story of how Martinus refused to get on the bus!
Martinus' timeline from dangerously unhealthy to running marathons.
Lessons Martinus learned about purchasing the right running shoes and finding local routes.
How run clubs operate and the benefits they can have on your progress.
Finding easy and consistent goals as a beginner runner.
Hitting a runner's high; Martinus on entering a flow state and the amazing feeling after a run.
The necessary motivation and mentality for sticking with a challenging regimen.
Depression and achievement; why accomplishing a goal isn’t always that satisfying.
Martinus talks about the power of combining values, goals, and habits.
When Martinus started taking running seriously and left his job at Men's Wearhouse.
Sponsorships and serendipity; how Martinus' new life came together.
Thoughts on setting up and running a community through Mighty Networks.
How Martinus divides his time between his different community commitments.
Building the best team and how to find the right assistance.
Martinus shares his path to writing and publishing his book.
Goals for the book and whom Martinus envisions as the audience.
A little about the future and Martinus' upcoming book tour!
Tweetables:
“Throughout life, there has always been adversity that I had to overcome, over and over again.” — @300lbsandrunnin [0:06:18]
“My journey is to let people know that you should be physically active, regardless. If you don't lose weight, it's okay, because there are still so many other benefits that come along with it.” — @300lbsandrunnin [0:09:28]
“I don't like the person I am when I am constantly looking at the scale and that [is] the outcome that I’m looking for. I've just transcended that.” — @300lbsandrunnin [0:10:09]
“Do you want to go further? Do you want to expedite your learning throughout this process? Then, yes, you want to be a part of the [Slow AF Run Club], or at least have a coach.” — @300lbsandrunnin [0:24:42]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run