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Slow AF Run Club Book Launch with Martinus Evans

Published: June 2, 2023; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 June 5, 2023    06:30 PM-07:30 PM EDT

Address: 320 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 United States

Phone: +1 855-569-6977

Web: https://www.nyrr.org/runcenter

Slow AF Run Club Book Launch with Martinus Evans

Be the first to access the Slow AF Run Club: The ultimate guide for anybody who wants to run, which launches the next morning on Tuesday, June 6.

Martinus Evans has written the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run in the body that you have right now. At this event, Martinus will be interviewed by Latoya Shauntay Snell and will share his story, what motivated him to write this book, and what he hopes to be the future of the Slow AF Run Club. It will be an unforgettable, motivating evening. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, purchase a signed copy of the book, and take photos with Martinus.

About Martinus:

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.

About the Book:

Slow AF Run Club: the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run is for those who may not fit the image of a “traditional” runner. It’s a how-to guide aimed at helping those at the “back of the pack” feel empowered to lace up their running shoes and get moving in their body as-is.

Slow AF contains specialized advice for slow runners from someone who started his running journey by falling off a treadmill (literally). Martinus Evans has been through it all—and has the cautionary tales to prove it.

It’s a book designed to make getting started less intimidating, covering everything from the gear you need as a beginner and simple nutrition to training schedules, recovery tips, finding a group, and running races (including why it’s okay to come in dead f*cking last).

Part blueprint, part workbook, and part hard-truth and humorous memoir, Slow AF is here to help you on every step of your journey, from jogging your first block to your first finish line and beyond.

Early Reviews:

‘Faced with the grim prognosis, ‘lose weight or die’ Martinus Evans embarked on an impassioned crusade to do something no one thought his 300-pound body was capable of doing, run a marathon. With a gritty determination and will of steel, he didn’t just finish one marathon but eight! As the founder of The Slow AF Running Club, running has changed Martinus’ life. And reading his story will change yours.“—Dean Karnazes, New York Times Times bestselling author of Ultramarathon Man

“FINALLY! A book that centers on the nontraditional athlete. Through powerful and humorous storytelling and thoughtful exercises, Martinus empowers would-be-runners to step outside and become runners. If you’ve ever doubted whether running was for you, welcome home. Martinus has created space for you!” —Alison Mariella Désir, author of Running While Black

“A rallying cry for runners who’ve been made to feel for any reason that there’s no place for them in the sport and a wake-up call for those of us in the running community who wish to help these runners feel welcome.” —Matt Fitzgerald, author of 80/20 Running

Time: 6:30 pm EDT

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