Martha Runs the World Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #90 - Mindful running is big business. It's popular because it works. Understanding what our bodies and minds are doing while running helps us be better runners and a the same time, helps us enjoy our runs more. But you don't need an expensive running program to achieve "Enlightenment", you can do it on your own with a few steps! Listen today to help run your w...

Send us Fan Mail #89 - In the Summer, 2020 issue of Eat Clean, Run Dirty, Maggie Olson wrote a great article "How to Fund Your Running Habit". She talks about it this week and helps us become more money-wise. Focus on what's important so we can get more our of our running budgets!  For all the information and links, go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any co...

Send us Fan Mail #88 - 2020 is the food of your nightmares. For me, it would be beets ANYTHING! If you hate pineapple on pizza, then that's yours! This year certainly isn't what we ever thought it would be. Even back in March, I had NO IDEA it would be this messed up. But we can get through it. You and me can make it to 2021! I talk about alternatives to regular races if we can't ra...

Send us Fan Mail #87 - Things have adjusted radically this year. Gym especially, were hard hit, Many are open, some are just opening now, but the question remains: will gyms change to fit the times? Will patrons go back to the gyms?  I address this as well as let you know about a very cool website that has 33 trail running documentaries to check out. 33!!! All links to what I discussed on my websi...

Send us Fan Mail #86 - In 1938, the Downtown Association in San Francisco created an ad campaign to attract tourists that has become a fascinating feature in the city. The San Francisco 49-Mile Scenic Drive is a cruise around some of the most picturesque and fascinating spots there. I talk about my adventures covering the whole loop, the history and what surprised me. We all need to create challen...

Send us Fan Mail #85 - San Francisco has 220 city parks. There is a lot of open space to help city dwellers get some fresh air and elbow room. The Presidio is a large block of land on the north end of the city. Today, we talk all things Presidio with Diana Simmons, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Presidio Trust.  For all information regarding this episode, please visit the website at: www.marth...

Send us Fan Mail #84 - Brodie Sharpe is a busy physiotherapist! He loves running so much that he made it his life's work, through his business: Breakthrough Running Clinic and his podcast The Run Smarter Podcast. In this week's episode, he helps us maintain back and shoulder strength, as well as dispel some arthritis myths!  For all of Brodie's information, please go to our website:...

Send us Fan Mail #83 - FKT (Fastest Known Time): in the ultrarunning community is big, really big. Coree Aussem-Woltering's record-breaking finish of the Ice Age trail in Wisconsin was not only awe-inspiring but filled with many moments when he could have given up. He talks about them and much more, including the Eco Challenge Fiji in this week's episode. You will be inspired to give mor...

Send us Fan Mail #82 - You can complete a race without running it! Beth Hepfner is here to talk about her spectacular weight loss and her journey to wellness through walking races! She's walked hundreds of races and had a blast doing it. It's such a delight to talk to incredible people like Beth, I know she'll inspire you as she has me!  For more information and the links we talked...

Send us Fan Mail #81 - As Director of Volunteer & Community Planning of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Kyle Robidoux works tirelessly to make sure visually impaired runners have the sighted guides they need on their runs. And as a visually impaired runner himself, he knows personally how important this his. In this week's episode he tells us all about...

Send us Fan Mail #80 - Steve is a running sage! He shares some of his infinite wisdom to help keep us running for years to come. He also lets us know what's going on with his own podcast RunBuzz and Pace Builders Running!  All information for Steve is on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please get in touch at: mart...

Send us Fan Mail #79 - There are a lot of challenges out there right now. Few of them are as encompassing or family-friendly as the 52-Hike Challenge. In this week's episode, I talk to co-founder Karla Amador about the 52-Hike Challenge, a year-long promise to go for one hike a week. It's more than a challenge, it's a life-changing metamorphosis into discovering the great outdoors. ...

Send us Fan Mail #78 - Sean McDaniel has spent many years with dogs. On his podcast The Dog's Way Podcast, he helps listeners with a different subject each week. I guarantee you will learn something this week, whether you own a dog or have encountered dogs or your run, you will enjoy hearing from Sean and his many years of expertise.  For all of Sean's information, go to the MRTW website...

Send us Fan Mail #77 - You ever reach into your vest and pull out another packet of goo and say to yourself "Argh! I can handle another one!" I sure have, so I decided to make a lot of the food I take on my long runs. In this week's episode, I share some food ideas with you so you can have cool and unique foods to enjoy and not get taste fatigue. Because on those long mile, it happe...

Send us Fan Mail #76 - In his book "Lessons Learned on the Run", trial attorney and lifelong runner David Kempston tackles the many questions and thoughts many of us runners have shared. Is there such a thing as good running weather? Motivation? Goals? He tells us about his thoughts and opinions on his book and what drove him to wrote it. For all information about his book and all things...

Send us Fan Mail #75 - Nothing beats a run on a beautiful trail. The scenery, the challenge and being away from the stress of civilization is one of the best ways to clear one's mind and get a great workout. There are some things to consider and a few steps to plan before you go out the door. I help break those down and get you prepared for a really good time on the trails!  For all links and...

Send us Fan Mail #74 - in 2005 I made the most important decision of my life. Without my sobriety, nothing else in my life worthwhile would happen. I can't imagine where I'd if I didn't stop drinking. When I think of the BIG moments in my life, choosing sobriety ranks Number One. In this week's episode, I talk about my life, how I got to this point and how running played a part...

Send us Fan Mail #73 - Behavioral Science is a fascinating study. I talk about it today with Dr. Kurt Nelson. Instead of narrowing the focus strictly on running, we take an overview on all of life as it is right now. For all of Kurt's information and for all MRTW's info, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, conta...

Send us Fan Mail #72 - Ultrarunning Magazine Editor May Clark joins me this week as we talk about the great magazine. There has been a lot of changes and the magazine as been able to move fluidly with them.  For all links and information, please go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please contact me at martharunsthewo...

Send us Fan Mail #71 - Liza Howard comes from an army family and a while ago, she decided that the best way she could give back to the community would be to set up the trail running camp Band of Runners. Years later, this camp has helped many vets and Gold Star family members find the joy that is on the trails. She joins me this week talk about the camp and about her own running journey. For more...

Send us Fan Mail #70 - Our races, those great gatherings of runners are temporarily gone. Some of us are replacing them with virtual races and for a while, those are fun. I talk about the rise of virtuals and mention a few that look like fun. I also go into how both road and trail races will need to change to meet the new demands of the future once things are open again.  For all the information a...

Send us Fan Mail #69 - Robert Rhodes is a busy guy. He is owner and race director of Bay Trailrunners. He distributes the Trail In Motion trail running film fest in Northern California, he is a photographer and a lifelong metalhead. I talk to him about his running, his race company and all his side projects as well as the future state of race companies in this week's episode.  For all informa...

Send us Fan Mail #68 - Georgie Fear has an excellent podcast. She is also a Registered Dietitian, sports nutrition specialist, author and athlete. She joins me this week to talk about healthy and unhealthy eating, her show and her writing. She is interesting and knowledgeable and makes what could be an uncomfortable subject engaging.  All Georgie's contact information will be on the website a...

Send us Fan Mail #67 - Running race companies were hit hard because of Covid-19. I give a few reports of what some race companies are doing and hope this gives a bright headlamp to guide us through to the end of this dark tunnel. We need to support our races. If the race companies you like are doing virtual races and you can afford to do one, please do so! Let's do everything we can to help o...

Send us Fan Mail #66 - Walter sets high goals and jumps far above them. He works hard and it pays off in some incredible mileage. I spoke with him a few weeks ago about his amazing record-breaking achievement. And just wait until you hear his 2021 goal!  For all information about Martha Runs the World and the link to Walter's Google spreadsheet, go to the MRTW website www.martharunstheworld.c...