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Rebroadcast: The secret to finding joy in running

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Rebroadcast: The secret to finding joy in running

Apple News In Conversation

Jan 01
Apple News In Conversation

Apple News In Conversation

Jan 01
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This is an episode from our archives. Martinus Evans did not have an easy start to running. Weighing over 300 pounds, he set out to finish a marathon after a doctor told him to “lose weight or die.” He writes about his running journey in his book, Slow AF...

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Martinus Evans didn't start running to win races—he started to survive. Faced with a dire health warning, he embarked on a journey that would reshape not only his body but his entire relationship with movement and self-worth. What emerged wasn’t speed or accolades, but resilience, purpose, and a deeply personal redefinition of success.
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Doctor told me to lose weight or die
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At mile 25, the speaker was angry at the sag wagon's repeated offers, refusing to quit despite exhaustion.
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Running became joyful again not because of weight loss, but because it made me happy.
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Not all thoughts and feelings are true—separate yourself from your inner critic by naming it.
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Eliminate comparison to find joy in running

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What Happens When You Start Running Just to Survive?
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How Do You Keep Going When Everyone Expects You to Quit?
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Can You Rediscover Yourself After Injury Derails Your Progress?
10:48
What If Your Inner Voice Is Lying to You?
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Is It Possible to Run Without Chasing Weight Loss?
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Shumita Basu: Hey there, it's Shumita here. It's the start of a new year, which for many of us means thinking about our habits, our routines, how we take care of ourselves. So we're bringing back a favorite episode from the Archive about how to make exerci...