Martha Runs the World Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #140 - Esmail Rahimian has a lot of frequent flier miles! We're talking thousands! He's run a race on every continent and he's here this week to talk about it. He shares stories from many of his races in his book: Life Lessons on the Run: Making Every Step Count. Through his races, he shares important moments in his life. His pursuit to explore all corners of the Ea...

Send us Fan Mail #139 - Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our lives as runners. This week, I talk about it all. How it helps us stay in touch and share our running journeys, and how it deters from making real friends.  Also, don't miss this week's Tales of the Trail where I give my own race report!  As always, all the information and links are available on the website: www.ma...

Send us Fan Mail #138 - Gerald Tabios is drawn to Death Valley and he's not even sure why. But this is his favorite race. Badwater 135 brings shudders to most runners, but for him, it is like a frienamy; he loves and dislikes this race. It's forever challenging, even though he's finished it numerous times. In this weeks episode, he talks about his adventures in the hottest place on...

Send us Fan Mail #137 - "I probably shouldn't be alive" Alyson told me. She's made peace with her turbulent and near deadly past, but it took a lot of time, self reflection and honesty to get there. She talks about her love of 100 mile ultra races, peaking the tall mountains, her book On My Way Up and so much more! I very much enjoyed hearing her story and her long road of self...

Send us Fan Mail #136 - Tony Nguyen has a story to tell in this week's episode. Tony tells us what happened during his race in this May's Western States race. Sometimes things don't go as planned and I know you'll want to hear every word! Tony's spirit and Never-Say-Die attitude comes through as always. He continues to be an inspiration for me and I hope for you.  All info...

Send us Fan Mail #135 - There would be no running races without volunteers. And now that races are coming back, it's time for us to switch into high gear and help out. Small racing companies were some of the hardest hit in 2020 and giving a helping hand is one of the best ways to help keep them around. In this week's episode I give lots of suggestions of ways we all can volunteer. And of...

Send us Fan Mail #134 - Colin Turner spent a lot of his life wondering why his running wasn't fulfilling. It wasn't enjoyable. Being an educator, he went back to the basics and figured out what he was doing wrong. Once he did that, he now shares what he knows with others and with us this week. I love his common sense and positive approach to running!  Also, this week's Tales of the...

Send us Fan Mail #133 - Pamela Maunsell, or the Hip Fairy, as she's known on Twitter, has worked to put together a valuable resource. The link for this is on my website: martharunstheworld.com If you have ever had any questions or want information regarding hip problems or replacement, this is the show for you! Pamela's story is compelling and she reveals why she's spent so much tim...

Send us Fan Mail #132 - Stefan started his love of running with his dad. His love of trails and running shines in this week's episode as he talks all about Cocodona 250, Bigfoot and other really tough races. You'll be impressed by what's he's already accomplished at 21 years of age, I sure am!  For all links and information talked about on the episode, please go to the website...

Send us Fan Mail #131 - This week, we're in the midst of the Badwater 135 race! It's fun to see it back in action, after having 2020 off, like everything else. Hear about the history and some of the fun facts, rules and regulations the runners and support crew have to follow. Also, don't miss Tales of the Trail where I give some info on this past weekend's Hardrock 100 race! Al...

Send us Fan Mail #130 - The website Podium Runner is a great running website. I consider it one of a runner's best resources. This is in part due to Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Beverly's hard work and diligence. He and his staff continue to release great articles and opinion pieces of interest to runners of all abilities. One opinion piece in particular had me emailing him to get him on my...

Send us Fan Mail #129 - Training coach and author Matt Schifferle has spent a lot of time creating efficient and effective workout routines. He doesn't believe in wasting time on exercises that don't matter and neither do I. That's why it was so educating and refreshing to have him on my show. None of us have an infinite amount of time in our days to add long strengthening routines....

Send us Fan Mail #128 - Michele Hartwig is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She's also one of the most organized and best planners. She has to be, being a race director and host of The Dirt Trailrunner Podcast. In this week's episode, I talk to her about her races, the podcast and how 2020 affected it all. And I don't think there are too many people in the world as ge...

Send us Fan Mail #127 - We all have hurdles in our lives. Sometimes those hurdles seem overwhelming. Writer and ultrarunner Miriam Gilbert has plenty of her own, but clears them like an Olympian, never looking back. She tells us her philosophy, which includes faith, a big part of her life and running, always a constant friend.  Don't miss Tales of the Trail, where I talk about the first real...

Send us Fan Mail #126 - The best decision I ever made was to embrace sobriety. For too long I drank, a lot. It affected everything I did and if I had continued down that dark tunnel I might not be here today. In this week's episode, I talk about my drinking and sobriety and what it means in my running, my history and my life today.  For all subjects talked about today, including the running n...

Send us Fan Mail #125 - R2R2R or R3 is running the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim, usually starting at the South Rim to the North Rim and back to the South. Although it can be started at the North as well. I discovered Pete Peterson through a video he posted of his R3 in a running group and after looking at more of his videos, I wanted to have him on the show. His story is familial yet fascinating...

Send us Fan Mail #124 - Most runners will get an injury eventually. How we deal with it will determine how soon we'll be back running. Brian Scott is an expert in injuries, keeping us healthy so we don't have to get that inevitable injury in the first place. Wouldn't that be great?? He's also the host of a great podcast: The Injured List, where he talks to those professionals w...

Send us Fan Mail #123 - Tucked away in the quiet residential neighborhood of Mill Valley is a trail of familiarity to trail runners. The Dipsea Trail is known as home to America's oldest trail race. The history and lore of this race is told far and wide and contributes it's popularity as well. Learn about the race and the trail itself and why, if you're visiting the San Francisco Ba...

Send us Fan Mail #122 - When looking for new podcasts one day, I came across the Adventure Sports Podcast. This well-established show, hosted by Mason Gravley showcases epic adventurers who push the limits in their sports. One week, he'll have an athlete who canoed in South America, only to be shot and had to find his way to safety. The next week, he'll talk to a couple who backpacked th...

Send us Fan Mail #121 - Ultrarunner and author Cory Reese joins MRTW to talk about running, eating, his toughest races and his new book Stronger Than the Dark. With his usual wit and humor, Cory gets to the heart of running and why family and friends and running matters!  Also, be sure to listen to the newest segment at the end of the episode: Tales on the Trail! I bring a news story of the week f...

Send us Fan Mail #120 - Way way back when I started the podcast, I released a very popular episode Beginning Running. It's been about two years, so I thought it was time to update it and add a few things that I didn't include in the first one. Even if you've been running for a while, this may help you polish up your running game. Let your beginning running friends know about it as w...

Send us Fan Mail #119 - Ben Shirley is a busy man. He's a composer, musician, clean and sober, runner and grateful for every day. He's one of the co-stars of the documentary film Skid Row Marathon and talks about that and more in this week's episode. He's an integral part of Street Symphony in Skid Row, Los Angeles, who help musicians in the area get heard. I'll provide a...

Send us Fan Mail #118 - Have you ever experience the euphoria following a long run? That feeling as if you could dance on air? On the flip side, have you felt so disappointed in a race that you wanted to hide in a corner for days? I take a deep dive into the science behind why we feel the way we do in these two extremes. So, get your notepads and pencils out! It's Science Day!  For all the in...

Send us Fan Mail #117 - "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." In this week's episode, I talk about Steve Prefontaine, his short life and why I think he's the greatest runner American has ever produced. Links and info are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com For comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunsth...

Send us Fan Mail #116 - Matt gives us an inside look at race photography. If you ask him why does it seem like the photographers always catch you at the worst times, well, he might tell you it's by design, because that's when you're at your most struggling, giving your most effort. He also shares some of his most harrowing shooting sites, including filming during a lightening storm,...