Ep 90: 300 Pounds and Running with Martinus Evans
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Ep 90: 300 Pounds and Running with Martinus Evans
Episode 90: Show Notes
We have a truly inspirational episode for you! Martinus Evans is the brain and body behind 300 Pounds and Running, as well as the Slow AF Run Club. In today's conversation, we get to hear his story and his biggest lessons and reflections.
From growing up next door to a drug dealer to his brother's tragic death, Martinus faced adversity from a young age. He lays out the path that he took to playing football and his aspirations to play for a college team. He then explains the obstacles that he encountered along the way and how he ended up depressed, unhealthily overweight, and in a doctor's office.
Martinus explains how this meeting kickstarted his plan to run a marathon and the journey he embarked upon to realize this goal. A born hustler, Martinus unpacks his story with humor and energy, really underlining what made it possible for him to succeed at certain points and the difficulties he encountered at others.
We get to hear all about the platforms he has now set up and what his goals are for these support systems. To hear it all from the amazing Martinus Evans, tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
Martinus' early years and his aspirations to be like Michael Jordan.
The ideas and ethics that were instilled in Martinus at a young age.
A story from first grade in which Martinus made a big confession in front of the whole class.
The hurtful nicknames and teasing that Martinus was subjected to for being overweight.
The impact of Martinus' brother's death and his memory of seeing his body.
Martinus' time playing football and the piece of hope this provided him.
The bad experience that Martinus had at college and the eating disorder that he was struggling with.
How Martinus got a job at Men's Wearhouse selling suits and really made an impression.
A fateful appointment and conversation with a physician after a severe pain in the hip.
The beginning of Martinus' journey towards running a marathon and getting healthy.
Why Martinus started a blog to document his path to fitness.
The training and effort that Martinus put in in order to complete the Detroit Marathon!
Martinus' car accident in 2014 and how this set him back in his health journey.
Lessons in enjoying movement and body positivity.
How races helped keep Martinus motivated and get back to his healthy practices.
Tough experiences that Martinus had trying to finish races as a slow runner!
The community that Martinus set up to help support slower runners to finish races.
The decision that Martinus made to fully embrace his body and post a topless selfie!
Tweetables:
“I just started a blog and initially, nobody was reading it. It was just me and my significant other, maybe my sister, my mom, and a couple friends.” — @300lbsandrunnin [0:52:52]
“That's the thing with being Black. You got to be twice as good, three times as good to get the same effect.” — @300lbsandrunnin [1:17:42]
“My main goal now is to put this body and put myself in places where people wouldn't expect to see me.” — @300lbsandrunnin [1:25:01]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The 300 Pounds and Running Podcast
300 Pounds and Running on Instagram