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Queer racer Charlie Martin talks living out and proud in the VERY fast lane<\/b><\/p>\n

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This post is part of a series of Queerty interviews with models, trainers, athletes, dancers, and, well, people who inspire us to stay in shape\u20130r just sit on the couch ogling them instead.<\/em><\/p>\n

Name: <\/strong>Charlie Martin<\/a>,\u00a037<\/p>\n

City:<\/strong> Leicestershire, UK<\/p>\n

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Do you have any job besides being a race car driver?\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019m also a motivational speaker, I regularly talk about my life experience as a trans<\/a> woman<\/a> and what it\u2019s been like in motorsport. It\u2019s something I\u2019m passionate about, I\u2019m proud to be a Stonewall Sports Champion and a big part of my work focuses on using my platform to create positive change in my sport and the wider world.<\/p>\n

What do you do to stay in good physical shape for driving?\u00a0 <\/strong>I run off-road to build stamina, as well as train in the gym doing things like cardio, functional strength and interval training. Trail running is a big love in my life; last year I ran the Hardergrat Trail in Switzerland, it was 28km with 2,400m of constant climbing (in 9hrs). I also surf & snowboard whenever I can \u2013 most of my holidays are surf trips. Endurance racing requires huge amounts of concentration as we\u2019re in the car for hours at a time, so this kind of training all goes towards the goal of getting me to the 24hrs of Le Mans.<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite gym? <\/strong>My local gym is the Training Shed, but I also go to Ape Index for fun which is a Ninja Warrior-<\/em>type of gym with climbing walls and all kinds of amazing obstacles \u2013 they helped me get to the semifinals on Ninja Warrior UK<\/em><\/a> !<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite exercise playlist? <\/strong>I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, but in the gym I go for a mix of electronic and rock, it gets my energy levels going so I give it 100%.<\/p>\n

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What about for driving?\u00a0<\/strong>Before I get in the car I put on a set of noise canceling headphones and crank up some electronic music. I find its best as I can focus intensely on driving a lap and what I\u2019m going to do without it distracting me, but it also helps me get my game face on.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0New York trainer Branden Hayward on how a stuffed bunny got on his bedside table<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best food to eat prior to a race?\u00a0<\/strong>For breakfast, ideally, I\u2019ll have a smoothie that I make with berries, soy yogurt and granola on top, this keeps me going well into the day. Then I might have some salad and pasta at lunch, but just a light portion so I don\u2019t nod off. I always have a big bag of dried fruit and nuts handy as I find they give me the best slow burn energy \u2013 grazing works well for me. I know some drivers who struggle to eat when they race, but I don\u2019t have that problem!<\/p>\n

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As a woman<\/a> in a notoriously macho sport, have you encountered any resistance to your participation? <\/strong>I\u2019d say it\u2019s been largely a positive experience, but inevitably I\u2019ve encountered some outdated views and chauvinistic behavior at times. It\u2019s probably on a par with life outside of motorsport though, I think most people these days are keen to see more women<\/a> coming into the sport. When I was racing in France people thought it was amazing that I\u2019d come over to race all on my own, I speak fluent French, too, so that was an incredibly positive experience.<\/p>\n

What about as an out-transgender woman<\/a>? <\/strong>It\u2019s been tough at times, especially the first couple<\/a> of seasons going back to the sport\u2026 I\u2019ve suffered discrimination at times, and it\u2019s forced me to be brave. Nonetheless, I\u2019ve had some amazing support, and I think now that more people are hearing about my story, it\u2019s hopefully paving the way for other members of the LGBTQ+ community in motorsport.<\/p>\n

How do you balance preparing for a race and having fun?\u00a0<\/strong>Trail running is fun for me, I find it relaxes my mind and I make the effort to visit beautiful places as often as I can. Meditation has become really important to me in the last 12 months too, I guess I\u2019m always on the go so winding down can be tricky. In an ideal world, I\u2019d live<\/a> by the sea so I can surf more (working on that one), and there\u2019s always seeing friends too of course.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s a basic, if useful, health and fitness tip you can offer? <\/strong>Set yourself a goal or a challenge, like entering a 10k or something like that. It\u2019s easy to lose motivation when you\u2019re just training for the sake of training, but when you have an objective and a deadline it becomes way more exciting, you\u2019ll look for new ways to improve and build towards your goal.<\/p>\n

What do you keep on your nightstand? <\/strong>A big glass of water, some crystals, foot balm (my feet work hard!), a plastic unicorn that glows all of the Pride<\/a> colors (from the Attitude Awards) and a copy of Talk like Ted.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Feeling proud to attend No.10 Downing Street as @stonewalluk Sports Champion for part of the government\u2019s Pride celebrations yesterday ?????? . I took a letter explaining the difficulties facing the Trans community in the UK right now, it\u2019s vital to use any opportunity to engage and keep pushing for progress ???? . With GIC waiting lists running at 2-3yrs and dramatic increases in trans hate crimes (81%) reported in the last 12 months, there is a lot of work to do\u2026 I\u2019m determined to use my platform to create awareness & push for change ?? . . . ? @elliot.vaughn #bethechange #pride #pridemonth #stonewall #lgbtrights #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #thisiswhattranslookslike #translivesmatter #transgender #gocharlie #girlracer #endurogirl #downingstreet #10downingstreet #bethechangeyouwanttosee #believeinyourself #bethebestyou #comeoutfortransequality #comeoutforlgbt #athleteally #araihelmet #liquidcolourdesign #facialteam<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bit of a bathroom selfie ????????? . #selfie #candidphotography #bathroomselfie #orangeisthenewblack #wedding #getup #gocharlie #rockinit #asos #scrubupwell<\/a><\/p>\n

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Il faut profiter des belles moments dans la vie ?????? . Definitely a good decision to fly out a day early and discover the Calanques just south of Marseille, I had the most amazing hike up to the Mont de Luminy this evening ??????? . Up early for a run tomorrow, then liking to Calanque de Sugiton before @circuitpaulricard ? . . . #yourmountainiswaiting #backtonature #mountainlover #hiking #mountains #france #lescalanques #marseille #dayoff #daytrip #enjoyeveryday #lavieestvelle #gocharlie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Feeling pretty sporty today in @lululemonuk ????????????? . . . #lululemon #lululemonleggings #sportyoutfit #sportychic #builtforspeed #lightweightchassis #gocharlie #aimhighdreambig #yourmountainiswaiting #traininsane #bethebestyou #pushyourself #changingroomselfie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Feeling proud to be speaking with @andy.jaye at Silverstone for the launch of @racingprideuk during @british_gt ??????? . Exactly one year on, so much has happened since I ran the Pride sticker campaign here in 2018. The idea was simple but effective, a World first in motorsport that was shared on 35 news websites like Sky, BBC, ESPN & CNN ?? . It was about showing the impact that visibility can have, when everyone stands united to show their support & acceptance of the LGBT community ??????? . When I came out in March 2018, it was leap of faith, because I had no idea how people would react in motorsport. The support was amazing, and that\u2019s what Racing Pride is all about \u2013 creating a more inclusive environment where everyone feels free to be their true self, whether they\u2019re a driver, fan, marshall, engineer\u2026 everyone should feel able to live authentically, in sport & life ?? . Visibility can be the key to creating positive change, and so this weekend feels like an important step on the way to making that happen ?? . . . #racingpride #pridemonth #prideinsport #diversity #diversityandinclusion #transgender #thisiswhattranslookslike #keeppushing #lovewins #lgbt #acceptance #motorsport #britishgt #silverstone #gocharlie #girlracer #endurogirl #bethebestyou #bethechange<\/a><\/p>\n

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One last session @cranfieldsimulation today before the first race of the season ?? . I had a chance to check out one of their flight sims, sorry but couldn\u2019t resist a photo with my Arai! My earliest ambition was to be a fighter pilot, so it seems kind of fitting to have found my way into race cars ? = ? . Cranfield Simulation began as a department of Cranfield Aerospace over 30yrs ago, supplying 130 systems for aircraft such as the Typhoon, Tornado, F-18, F-16 & Harrier. Their experience with G-cueing technology & VR means their motorsport sims are some of the most realistic you\u2019ll find ??? . . . #cranfieldsimulation #simulator #flightsimulator #simracer #esports #geekgirl #gocharlie #endurogirl #trainingday #timetofly #ejectorseat #fighterpilot #champion #araihelmet #nkgsparkplugs #liquidcolourdesign #aimhighdreambig #dreambig #keeppushing #vr #dreamscometrue #bethebestyou #allsystemsgo<\/a><\/p>\n

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