MLK Day Author Event: Martinus Evans
- Library Hall
Martinus Evans is an author and highly sought-after speaker known for his powerful and motivational talks sharing tools and inspiration to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve greatness with confidence.
A eight-time marathoner, Martinus defied the odds to become a leading voice in the health and fitness world. He is the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a global community that celebrates runners of all paces and sizes. His bestselling book, Slow AF Run Club, has sold over 25,000 copies and continues to inspire thousands. In 2023, Martinus was honored as Changemaker of the Year by Well+Good and Outsider of the Year by Outside Magazine. As a trusted expert on resilience and personal transformation, Martinus draws from his own journey to inspire others to achieve the impossible. His story and insights have been featured in over 250 media outlets, including ABC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Martinus resides in Atlanta. Connect with him on social @MartinusEvans.
Books will be available for purchase and author signing courtesy of Off the Beaten Path Bookstore.
Borrow Slow AF Run Club from Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Buy Slow AF Run Club from Steamboat Springs' independent bookstore, Off the Beaten Path.
Steamboat's Martin Luther King Week Public Event Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 15 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Library Hall
STAND Convening: Bridging Cultures: African American Experiences in Routt County
Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6 p.m. | Mountain Tap
Soulful Summit Trivia Night ~ trivia celebrating the civil rights movement and Mountain Tap's new Soulful Summit Session IPA
Sunday, Jan. 19 | 3:15 p.m. (load gondola before 3 p.m!) | Stoker Bar & Restaurant
Beyond the Summit: Black Voices in Outdoor Sports ~ a panel discussion atop the Steamboat Ski Area. Free foot passenger tickets can be picked up in the Steamboat Ski Area ticket office beginning at 2 pm.
Monday, Jan. 20 | 6 p.m. | Library Hall
Body Positivity & Inclusivity in Sports ~ MLK Day author event with Martinus Evans, bestselling author of Slow AF Run Club
Presented by Bud Werner Library, Heart of Steamboat, Mountain Tap, National Brotherhood of Skiers, Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, Ohana, STAND, and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.
Library Author Series
Bud Werner Memorial Library presents an ongoing program of free author talks throughout the year. A diverse range of award-winning authors continues to speak about their literary works and their writing processes. Each talk is followed by a Q&A, and books are available for sale courtesy of Off the Beaten Path Bookstore.