Author Series Presents Marathon Runner Martinus Evans
DPL's Author Series is excited to host runner, writer and Detroit-born Martinus Evans during the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend. This event will take place in the Galleria at the Main Library. It will be simulcast on Zoom.
Martinus 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 been featured in The New York Times, Men’s Health, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, LADbible, HuffPost, Magnolia, U.S. News & World Report and on the cover of Runner’s World Magazine.
Slow AF Run Club, Martinus's newest book, is a blueprint for those who may not fit the image of a “traditional” runner—that is, someone who is larger in size, less athletic, out of shape, or dealing with any kind of health issue that slows them down—to feel empowered to lace up their shoes and embrace the body they have right now.
About the Author: Martinus holds a BS in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University and a MS in Health Promotion Sciences, Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Health Education, and a MA in Digital Media and Design from the University of Connecticut.
When he’s not running races around the world, he enjoys speaking passionately about issues related to size-inclusivity, mindset, DEI and mental health. He also enjoys watching movies with his wife Char and playing fetch with his rescue dog Mabel.
Find out more about Martinus and his mission by visiting https://slowafrunclub.com/
See the full line-up of events for the Freep Marathon here: https://www.freepmarathon.com/
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| Date | Saturday, October 14, 2023 |
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| Time | 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Location | Main |
| Age Group | Adults |
| Category | Fitness, Wellness & Health, Author Events |