Slow Runners Unite!

This is Extra Point: Fit Cult's guide on what to watch, listen to and read in the world of fitness culture.

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After Jackie. It’s been 75 years since Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in modern Major League Baseball. This documentary from executive producer Lebron James honors the anniversary while exploring the often overlooked second-wave of Black baseball players who came after Robinson.

Bill White, Curt Flood and Bob Gibson fought battles on and off the field to claim a more inclusive America for Black athletes. The film includes rarely seen footage of Robinson, as well as interviews with former and current players. After Jackie premieres June 18th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the History Channel.

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Diet Starts Tomorrow. Host Aleen Dreksler promises a real and personal perspective on fitness, nutrition and body image “in a world where “wellness” looks perfect on Instagram but feels anything but in real life.” Her podcast examines the psychological and emotional side of wellbeing and aims to help listeners enjoy life while living it healthfully.

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How I Learned to Love Finishing Last. Slow runners unite! In this New York Times’ essay about being a back-of-the-pack runner, Danielle Friedman discusses “persistence theory,” and explains how she made peace with her pace, ultimately discovering that “there can be a special magic in…putting aside running times.”