Martha Runs the World Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #290 - You might have heard of fastpacking before. It's the lighter, speedier little brother of backpacking. It's a thrilling way to see much more of the back country than a day trail run! This week, I explain what it is in detail and why it might be of interest to you. It's an excited way to get your trail running and camping all in one! Join me as we take a deep d...

Send us Fan Mail #289 - Experienced CDT thru hikers tell those who wish to hike this longest of the Triple Crown American trails to "embrace the brutality". It's the longest and the hardest of the three. This week, I talk about the trail, including the history, what makes it so tough, the few FKTs and why it is of interest to runners! We are so blessed to have these incredible trail...

Send us Fan Mail #288 - Jenna Burris is a licensed professional counselor and trail runner. She's found a way to combine her love of nature with her love of helping people and invented the term Trail Therapist. Though she didn't start Eco Therapy, she is a part of this new field in therapy and it's refreshing to hear about a new way to help patients. She shares this and more in this...

Send us Fan Mail #287 - With the creation of the Internationalist running shoe in 1980, Nike created a road running shoe that helped spark the tsunami of running that even today hasn't stopped. But by the mid-1980s, Nike realized that there was a lot more money to be made outside of running; lots and lots more money. They abandoned running for the greener pastures of trendy fashion. That was...

Send us Fan Mail #286 - We runners have lots of habits. Some are not helping us achieve our running goals. This week, I help you improve your training by eliminating the habits that are hurting your running and I also give you some positive reinforcement by giving you some positive habits that you should continue! Many of these I've covered in past episodes, but none have been brought togethe...

Send us Fan Mail #285 - The 2024 Olympics in Paris begin July 26th and it promises to be a pretty spectacular games for running in general! There are so many track and marathon stories that these games will be a great one to follow! I give a brief breakdown to the different American entries in the track events and marathon. The track finals took place in Eugene these past couple of weeks and what...

Send us Fan Mail #284 - There are A LOT of things we can do to prepare for a race, or a long training run. I'm including training runs in this episode as well, as the preparation and recovery are usually the same things, aren't they? Many things we can prepare, other things we can purchase (who said running is a cheap sport???). Maybe you do some of these things already and others you ha...

Send us Fan Mail #283 - Dr George Sheehan was a venerable fixture in the 1980s running world. He was a columnist in the once-great Runners World magazine and many of us looked towards his wisdom and incredible running monthly. This week, I talk about his writing, his running and how he enriched many of our lives.  I finish the episode with a race report from my first race of the year, Coastal Trai...

Send us Fan Mail #282 - Each year, I like to spend an episode reflecting on sobriety and running and what it all means. In an era where alcohol and drugs are pushed on us in nearly every facet of our lives, it's good to take a step back and see if they are helping or hurting us. I have never hidden my sobriety, it's extremely important to me and I share some reasons why in this episode. ...

Send us Fan Mail #281 - Summer means more sun and MORE heat! It's been a few years since I last did an episode on heat training, so I thought I'd do an updated one so help us maximize our summer training. We can make the most out of the lighter days and the nicer weather if we plan ahead and take some precautions. Let's have fun this summer and keep running!  Support the show Martha...

Send us Fan Mail #280 - Mile races are not very popular anymore. But when we think back to mile races, we may think of Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile for the first time and how incredible it must have been. Or, we think of how this distance evolved into the 1500-meter race we have today. Or maybe, you think of the Beer Mile races that are rising in popularity today. There's someth...

Send us Fan Mail #279 - As the temperatures rise with summer, so do runners' hydration needs. This week, I cover what we should do to stay on the roads and trails in the upcoming months. It's not just about drinking water either!  Also, don't miss my appreciation statement at the end of the show!  Support the show Martha Runs the World website https://www.buzzsprout.com/248027 Email...

Send us Fan Mail #278 - The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the three Big Three American trails that also includes the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide. It is an incredible treasure of a trail: 2.650 miles of picturesque trail encompassing some of the most beautiful landscape you will ever see! This week, I cover the trail's history, what to expect if you want to enjoy a part of it,...

Send us Fan Mail #277 - Unless you only run 5ks or are a casual runner and don't care about races, you will need to include a weekly or a bi-weekly long run. Long runs are terrific, but sometimes it's hard to psych ourselves up for getting through them. One long run might be a breeze, while another you may need some extra help! I'm here for you. I give you some hacks to get you thro...

Send us Fan Mail #276 - This first episode on running gear covers what we runners use during our runs - watches, shoes, hydration systems and clothes. There will be a second episode covering what we use before and after our runs. There will probably be a third episode covering everything I forgot because we runners like a lot of stuff! And don't miss my rant about woman's shorts!  PS: Af...

Send us Fan Mail #275 - Besides running, I love to read. I know many of you do too! This week, I share eight of my favorite books on running and what makes them so precious to me. Some of the authors have been guests on my show while others are talked about for the first time. I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know if you've read any of them and if I should have included any I left off. Al...

Send us Fan Mail #274 - Do you have a reason why you run? Do you have Something that gets you out on your runs and keeps you out, especially on those really tough training runs? Sooner or later, those reasons will be tested. That's why, this week, I thought I would explore our WHY for running. Why do we do what we do? Why do we spend so much time running, thinking about running, recovering fr...

Send us Fan Mail #273 - Running is an active sport and as an active sport, things can happen while you're running. If you've ever had a serious accident while running or had another unfortunate circumstance, you may have suffered from PTSD, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This week, I talk about how DTSD relates to running and how you can take steps to help find your way through. This is...

Send us Fan Mail #272 - Grete Waitz can be considered the greatest female distance runner of all time and if not the greatest, she's at the top. Her record speaks for itself and this week, I talk about how remarkable of a runner she truly was.  Support the show Martha Runs the World website https://www.buzzsprout.com/248027 Email: martharunstheworld@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Send us Fan Mail #271 - Steven or known in his book as JB Stone, just published Run Through, My Journey Through Moments of Flight. It was such a pleasure to have him on the show, talking about his love of running, some of his more uncomfortable moments in running and some of his prouder moments. I love the personal history he shares in his book and I know you will too! The Amazon link to purchase...

Send us Fan Mail #270 - You're a runner, so perhaps you'd like to get your kids running, or at least help them get interested in running, but you're not sure how to start. You don't want to push them into something they don't want to do, because maybe that's what happened to you and that didn't work. Does it ever? This week is all about the younger running folks:...

Send us Fan Mail #269 - What is Barkley? Why do so many running and race enthusiasts get so excited about this fabled race around this time of year? This week, I talk about the Barkley Marathons, how it started, why it's one of the world's toughest race, why it's so difficult to enter and why 99.999999999999999% of you shouldn't even try! Join me as we go deep into the many fac...

Send us Fan Mail #268 - The Appalachian Trail is the first of the Big Three American long trails. The other two are The Pacific Crest Trail and The Continental Divide Trail. But the AT was first. It is one of the greatest resources and places of wonder in the US. This week, I talk about its history, the geology of the trail and a few other interesting facts. I also talk about the many FKTs that ha...

Send us Fan Mail #267 - My 65th birthday was last week. It kind of shocked me that I'm THAT old! Because of this milestone of life, I thought I'd share the most important running lessons I've learned over the years.  I'd love it if you emailed me and let me know the most important lesson you've learned!  Support the show Martha Runs the World website https://www.buzzsprout...

Send us Fan Mail #266 - Male and female runners have many things in common, but there are a few distinct differences. This week, I talk about the differences and what makes Running While Female great! All the links spoken of in this episode are on the show website.  Support the show Martha Runs the World website https://www.buzzsprout.com/248027 Email: martharunstheworld@gmail.com YouTube: https:/...