Martha Runs the World Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #115 - Being an independent thinker means not sharing the same opinions as the crowd. In this week's episode, I share a couple adverse opinions I have as they relate to running. The first has to do with influencers. When did this group of not important people suddenly become important to runners? The second is the adoration of a handful of ultrarunners at the expense of other...

Send us Fan Mail #114 - Jim Pacelli 's life even after Covid is busy. He works long hours and always finds time to run. And it's been like this since he discovered his favorite sport. When I would pass the time at Fillmore shows, Jim and I would talk about running, but his races or mine and his enthusiasm never wavered. His tales of NYC and DC, as well as travels to LA are fascinating an...

Send us Fan Mail #113 - Many of us may run the opposite direction when faced with a treadmill, but elite runner Chris Wehrman and RunBetter are out to change that! The app RunBetter, on IOS and Play Store, can make treadmills more exciting (I know, but it's true), by giving us race courses from all over the world. You can run the London Marathon one week and Big Sur the next if you want. Chri...

Send us Fan Mail #112 - Or how to prepare so they don't go wrong. A little preparation goes a long ways to keep having fun. Long trail runs take a little prep work but it's worth it! In this week's episode, I help give you help to stay happy and healthy on the trails!  All links and information is on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com...

Send us Fan Mail #111 - Being fit for running is important, but being fit for every day life is even more important! Being able to step out of the shower, reach for that jar of pickles on a tall shelf or play with your kids is just as important as being able to run on a trail. In this week's episode, I give you some exercises to help you improve your balance and every day strength so that you...

Send us Fan Mail #110 - As part of the Dynamic Duo of Jen & Anthony Bailey, aka: Run for Grace, Anthony has done a lot of good through running. But that wasn't always the case. Today, he talks about how he found his way through running and learned self esteem and good health in the process. If you recognize the name Jen Bailey, you probably remember that she was in the previous show Runne...

Send us Fan Mail #109 - I continue with more running food you can make from the first episode I did a while ago. In this Part 2, I talk about chia seeds and crepes! The recipes for these yummy foods are on the website www.martharunstheworld.com And don't miss my rant about MLMs at the end of the episode! You can get in touch with me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com Support the show Martha Runs...

Send us Fan Mail #108 - Who do you look up to for motivation in running? Terry Fox is the first person I think of. If you're a Canadian you know all about about. There isn't a Canadian alive who doesn't know who Fox is, he is a greater hero than even Wayne Gretzky, The Great One there. And with good reason. In the cold and dark of winter, it's good to hear about those heroes in...

Send us Fan Mail #107 - There were a lot of great challenges that running race companies concocted to keep us runners active and engaged through 2020. One of them was through Coastal Trail Runs. it was the 100/30 Challenge. We runners had to finish 100 miles in 30 days and we'd receive a medal for every 100 miles we finished. Some of us we more than happy to get 100 miles done every month. Bu...

Send us Fan Mail #106 - Every once in a while, I come across a terrific story online that I must share. It was in this way that I knew I wanted to have Carol Patterson on my show. Carol is one of those people who inspires us without even trying. In the piece she wrote for Donner Party Mountain Runners "On Birthdays and the Passage of Time" she talks about how running changes as we get ol...

Send us Fan Mail #105 - In 2019 I started MRTW as a place where I could share my love of running. It's blossomed into something I couldn't have ever imagined! So many wonderful guests and topics! I share some of this past year, including a special montage/soundbite of a few past shows I know you'll enjoy! Don't miss my impression of the typical NPR podcast host as well!  For al...

Send us Fan Mail #104 - Jen Bailey can't help but inspire us. She and husband Anthony Bailey own and tirelessly manage Run for Grace, a non-profit that raises money in their neighborhood to stop homelessness and other worthy causes. They are also very good videographers. I first became aware of Jen through a video they posted called "Big Girls Can Run Too". I'll post a link of...

Send us Fan Mail #103 - Hilary Spires' resume is remarkable. She started in college hockey and then in the NWHL eventually finding her place in running. She now coaches runners on both road and trail while hosting a terrific podcast of her whole, Trial Running Women. Join me in this week's episode as we laugh and learn with Hilary!  All links are available on my website at: www.martharun...

Send us Fan Mail #102 - 2020 was a dumpster fire in many ways, but it will also stand out as a year when many runners chose to use as a time to break records. FKTs fell like houses of cards. I go over this and things we might look forward to in 2021. So, let's celebrate this year being over and hopefully a better year ahead!  For links to the information discussed, go to www.martharunstheworl...

Send us Fan Mail #101 - In the MRTW special Christmas episode, I look back at the 1980s and why it was such a big impact on running. I browse through a December 1980 edition of Runner's World, back when it was a great magazine as well, and share some of the stories and the ads.  All the information shared in this week's episode is available on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com for...

Send us Fan Mail #100 - Wow, 100!!! I'm filled with gratitude that my little podcast is going strong! Thank you Everyone! Thank you to my friend and co-podcaster, Michelle Kuei. She stops by to talk about gratitude and thankfulness in a time when it would be much easier to feel sorry for ourselves.  For all information including Michelle's links and links to Skitzo and the awesome music...

Send us Fan Mail #99 - It's time for my annual Christmas gift show! This year, I'm focusing on more meaningful, less expensive gifts. The links talked about will be on my website at: www.martharunstheworld.com  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, you can email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Support the show Martha Runs the World website https://www.b...

Send us Fan Mail #98 - We never know what others are going through. From the outside, they can appear successful, their careers are amazing, materially they have everything they've ever wanted, but inside, their feelings and contentment may be missing.  Amanda Webster was successful at everything she did. She was a yoga instructor, a model, she had everything she wanted, but did she? She foun...

Send us Fan Mail #97 - So our Turkey Trots have been cancelled. What else is new this year?? If you're looking for something new and different to do this year, I'm here to help! I give you a few suggestions of things to do with the family and friends and some things to do if you're alone, which can be great fun! Yes, it is!  Speaking of which, I also have a mini-rant for those who t...

Send us Fan Mail #96 - With a little forethought, we can guide our way past and around those holiday gutbombs and still have a great time! This week, I give a few tips on how to think of food in a different light so we don't fall into the same emotional eating traps that we have in holidays past. Let's enjoy great food and not gain weight! I know we can do it together! For all the inform...

Send us Fan Mail #95 - If 2020 has you down, you can always plan a running retreat for 2021! Run Wild Retreats has some great offerings, exclusively for women. I talk to the owner and founder, Elinor Fish about some of the incredible retreats in beautiful settings such as Iceland, the Dolomites, Moab, Ireland and many more!  I also give the names of other retreats, including co-ed ones that sound...

Send us Fan Mail #94 - Of course we do! We overshare all the time! This is a light-hearted look at all the subjects that we runners probably should NOT overshare. In these times of stress, sometimes we just need to relax and laugh a little, so I'm giving you the gift of humor!  Did we cover what you are guilty of oversharing? If not, let me know! email me with that or with any comments, quest...

Send us Fan Mail #93 - The three trails covered today are spooky, creepy and may introduce you to a newly discovered species! These places have a history that will make your shiver and look twice as you listen! The trails in this episode are: Ghost House Trail - Tennessee, Hoh River Trail, Washington, C&O Canal Towpath, Maryland/DC.  All the links and information for the three trails is on the...

Send us Fan Mail #92 - The pre-teen ages for girls is a critical time. Many feel left out and don't have many friends. Girls On the Run helps these girls find a place of their own through running. Girls on the Run of the Bay Area Program Director Natalie Langsdorf explains the important role the organization can play in a girl's life, not only opening her to the wonderful world of runnin...

Send us Fan Mail #91 - We find inspiration in many places. I love watching the top runners battle the elements and their own wills to finish strong. But I also love hearing stories of every day runners who battled through intense and life-changing illnesses or injuries and kept going. Todd Glieden is one of those runners. He loves tough, long ultra-races, especially with lots of elevation. It hasn...