Doctor Said 'Lose Weight or Die'; I've Run 8 Marathons, Still Plus-Size
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Martinus Evans started running after years of fatphobia. The Slow AF Run Club founder describes the stigma he's faced as a plus-size marathoner.
Doctor Said 'Lose Weight or Die'; I've Run 8 Marathons, Still Plus-Size
My doctor told me I had to lose weight or die. I'm still plus-sized and have run 8 marathons, proving health comes in all sizes.
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