Really good to hear Martin's story. It's great to think that running can be such an important and beneficial thing to so many different and unique people, whatever our circumstances. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍
Autism and running. Two things which feature strongly in my life. Thanks to you and Martin for making this. I'd say a high proportion of runners I've met over the years have strong autistic tendencies.
Thanks both. I know a number of runners with autism and I know running can be a really positive focal point and anchor. Really glad I could chat to Martin about his own experience of it all.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Martin, Ben! What an inspirational man. Not sure if you saw my recent news on Instagram regarding Theo but this kind of thing is very close to my heart at minute so it was great to know that there are people like him out in the running space. It's great to hear about Martins passion for the sport without being wrapped up in huge events. He really does it for the love of it which is great to hear. What a legend! 😊👍💙
I missed that on Insta Ben but just had a look and wishing Theo all the best! He's got a top support team around him so I'm sure he'll do great 💙 It was really insightful chatting with Martin and glad to be able to share his story with everyone. It's made me think more about how we can keep running events and spaces good for all.
Thanks for sharing Martin's story, I think somebody else commented that they feel similar to Martin and there are many other people like Martin. I think nowadays autism is more understood. I am the mother of Martin and I have learned a lot about him so thank you as normally he does not share much. I did not even know that he was affected during his childhood as I paid more attention to his older brother who had special educational needs and now I believe autism as well even though he never received a diagnosis. The only thing which was a bit not right with Martin that about aged 18 months he stopped eating and would only have plain food , and I did not want to blow it out of all proportions as I was force fed and it was traumatic. On another note I have realised that I myself have switched from competitive voleyball to running aged 13 and perhaps for the same reasons as Martin , the pressure of winning started to take a toll on me, and the coach was mad at me too when I decided to quit. But I never thought of it this way that Martin loves running for the same reasons. Having said that he does not enjoy playing tennis with me for the same reason. I am with Martin at the moment and when I am back I will try to share the video on my channel if I can work how the sharing works
Thanks Martina, it was great to meet up with Martin to put this video together and to get in a run on some of his favourite trails. It's good there is much more awareness of autism now, it must have been really difficult (not to say it isn't difficult now) in the 90s and early 00s when people had a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings. It can't have been easy as a parent in navigating that environment too. Thank you for sharing your experience and great to hear Martin's story and share it with others
Thanks for letting me share my story ben and great camera work as always
Thanks for sharing your story Martin, great to know more about your experience as a runner and also share with others.
What a lovely story with such relatable sentiments.
Thanks Tim 🙏
Hi Ben, what a very special story from Martin. So much in this. Thank you and regards. Graham.
Thanks Graham. All the best
Really good to hear Martin's story. It's great to think that running can be such an important and beneficial thing to so many different and unique people, whatever our circumstances. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍
Thanks Mark. Definitely, it's really good to know that running can benefit people in lots of different ways. I've certainly found that
Autism and running. Two things which feature strongly in my life. Thanks to you and Martin for making this. I'd say a high proportion of runners I've met over the years have strong autistic tendencies.
Thanks both. I know a number of runners with autism and I know running can be a really positive focal point and anchor. Really glad I could chat to Martin about his own experience of it all.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Martin, Ben! What an inspirational man. Not sure if you saw my recent news on Instagram regarding Theo but this kind of thing is very close to my heart at minute so it was great to know that there are people like him out in the running space. It's great to hear about Martins passion for the sport without being wrapped up in huge events. He really does it for the love of it which is great to hear. What a legend! 😊👍💙
I missed that on Insta Ben but just had a look and wishing Theo all the best! He's got a top support team around him so I'm sure he'll do great 💙 It was really insightful chatting with Martin and glad to be able to share his story with everyone. It's made me think more about how we can keep running events and spaces good for all.
Great video, thanks for sharing it. Must check out the other episodes not sure how I missed them.
Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed. The previous episodes I did quite a while ago now, about a year I think so finally got round to doing another one!
Thanks for sharing Martin's story, I think somebody else commented that they feel similar to Martin and there are many other people like Martin. I think nowadays autism is more understood. I am the mother of Martin and I have learned a lot about him so thank you as normally he does not share much. I did not even know that he was affected during his childhood as I paid more attention to his older brother who had special educational needs and now I believe autism as well even though he never received a diagnosis. The only thing which was a bit not right with Martin that about aged 18 months he stopped eating and would only have plain food , and I did not want to blow it out of all proportions as I was force fed and it was traumatic. On another note I have realised that I myself have switched from competitive voleyball to running aged 13 and perhaps for the same reasons as Martin , the pressure of winning started to take a toll on me, and the coach was mad at me too when I decided to quit. But I never thought of it this way that Martin loves running for the same reasons. Having said that he does not enjoy playing tennis with me for the same reason. I am with Martin at the moment and when I am back I will try to share the video on my channel if I can work how the sharing works
Thanks Martina, it was great to meet up with Martin to put this video together and to get in a run on some of his favourite trails. It's good there is much more awareness of autism now, it must have been really difficult (not to say it isn't difficult now) in the 90s and early 00s when people had a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings. It can't have been easy as a parent in navigating that environment too. Thank you for sharing your experience and great to hear Martin's story and share it with others