How to start running when you are out of shape?

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Chapters:
0:00 Intros
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, strength – take care of the basics
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: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run
54:32 Where to find out more about Martinus and Slow AF Run Club
55:46 Closing thoughts


MORE ABOUT MARTINUS EVANS
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.

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