Marcus Brown: Be Your Best Self - R4R 248
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Marcus Brown, also known as The Marathon Marcus is known for his journey from a 4:55 marathon to a 2:56, with now a goal of a sub 2:40. He is co-creator of Black Trail Runners along with Sabrina Pace-Humphries to create an environment where everybody can feel welcome. Marcus is also someone who turns obstacles into opportunities. During COVID lockdowns in 2020 he launched his own podcast, Runner’s Life. A quarantine project turned into a new platform unifying runners around the world.
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