Martha Runs the World Podcast

Send us Fan Mail #240 - It's been a busy year for Coree Woltering. Every time I read a new Facebook post from him, he seems to have finished another tough race. His love and passion for ultraraces is contagious and makes me want to get out there. I'm sure he will drive you to sign up for a race too once you hear this week's episode. I'm so happy to welcome him back as he shares...

Send us Fan Mail #239 - Every person suffers from at least a little stress. Some of us handle it better than others. This week, I help you identify the stress in your life and help you relieve at least some of it. As the title says, don't let stress hurt or interfere with your running. It's easier said than done if we don't know what to do if stress has us at odds with our modern li...

Send us Fan Mail #238 - It's called Rocksylvania for a reason, Jenn Devore tells us, as she talks about her home state, Pennsylvania. She lives close to some very beautiful trails in the mountains of her lovely state. I enjoy looking at all the photos she shares and one day, I'll visit to try out some of those technical trails! She shares how she got started running and tells us about th...

Send us Fan Mail #237 - If you find yourself falling during a trail run more often than you'd like, or you're new to trail running and find it much harder than you thought, or if you'd like to get better balance and agility for trail running, this episode will help you! We all take a tumble once in a while, but no one should get tripped up frequently. Trail running is a different sp...

Send us Fan Mail #236 - The running world is filled with tons of financial pitfalls. Some thing in running are worthwhile paying a lot of money for, while other things, not so much. I help to give a bit of guidance this week, by steering you through some of them, helping you determine if some things are worth the extra costs or if they really are not worth it. Of course it's up to you and per...

Send us Fan Mail #235 - We humans have been active, well, ever since we had to run away from dangerous beasts and run towards what might be our dinner. But we never embraced what might be called "exercise" until we were advanced enough to have leisure time. This week, I take a very brief look at the history of exercise as well as a look back at some of our favorite exercise equipment. An...

Send us Fan Mail #234 - We all love running; that's why we put so many hours into our sport. We plan our training, we sacrifice much of our lives to train, we spend hours on trails and road to be ready for big races. But, one day, we may find ourself waking up and not wanting to go out on that long run. Our muscles may ache, day after day. We may lose our appetite or lose sleep, or both! Thes...

Send us Fan Mail #233 - Miriam Gilbert is back! This is her second time on the show and this time, she back to talk about her knew book, a memoir about her life in running! I'm very excited about having her on again and about her new book. It's a great read and I know you'll want to hear all about it! Come What May, I Want to Run: A Memoir of the Saving Grace of Ultrarunning in Over...

Send us Fan Mail #232 - Modern society is spending less and less time outdoors and unfortunately, the effects of this are taking its toll. We runners know how important it is to be outside, to enjoy a great run in a beautiful setting and how much it improves our entire being. If we can't run or can't get outside, we suffer. Humans are suffering, especially children, and Nature Deficit Di...

Send us Fan Mail #231 - This week I give my full race report, including why it's now the Half Day race instead of the One Day race. I'll give the ending away: It was a wonderful race! I also talk about 18 years of sobriety and why I drank in the first place. I have peace of mind because of sobriety. I would have nothing without it. Life is beautiful!  Support the show Martha Runs the Wor...

Send us Fan Mail #230 - Martinus Evans is a man with a mission. He is determined to show the world that people of all sizes can run. He talks about his start in running and why he put together the Slow AF Run Club. This in turn led him to write The Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. He knows that if he can do it, most people can run. And what better and healthier liv...

Send us Fan Mail #229 - To say Vince Jones keeps busy would be an understatement! Vince runs, he's an Ironman, he's on an amateur hockey team and he coaches other athletes. Plus! He's a full-time college teacher. And, has a family! Where does he find the time for everything? That's part of his story this week. I really loved talking with Vince. He has a passion for life, for mo...

Send us Fan Mail #228 - There are so many types of races, everything from the Beer Mile to very long ultras. One type of race are Stage races. This week, I talk about what they are and why they might be THE type of race you could be looking for! Lots of companies produce these terrific races and I just skim the surface, giving you a taste of what they're all about! All the links for the compa...

Send us Fan Mail #227 - Jim Thorpe, born to the Sac and Fox tribes in Oklahoma, was a natural in nearly any sport he tried. He excelled the most in football and track and field. But his life was far from perfect. He was born in a time that was less than kind to Native Americans, and his home life wasn't easier. This week, I tell Thorpe's tale. We should pay homage to this incredible athl...

Send us Fan Mail #226 - The Bay to Breakers is a San Francisco staple. It's been part of the city's history for over 100 years. It has changed with the times, starting as a way to lift San Francisco's spirits after the 1906 Earthquake, it now takes its place as a nearly regular road race. But that hasn't always been the case. This week, I talk about the race's history, it&...

Send us Fan Mail #225 - By taking a few simple steps and performing a few simple exercises, we can avoid many injuries. Of course, things happen beyond our control, like accidents. And we can't control all injuries, but we can certainly make running more enjoyable and lengthen our running careers! Listen this week and I give you hacks, tips and help to keep you on the roads an trails!  Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail #224 -  Once in a great while, I discover a product and company owner and founder that I must share with you! Daina Daniels started Adventurist Soap Company out of her own need to find soap products that are not filled with harsh chemicals that were harmful to her skin. But she also wanted to make them relatable to her passion to the outdoors. It is the perfect balance of high qua...

Send us Fan Mail #223 - Big running goals require commitment to those goals. A lot has been written about and talked about gaining toughness for ultrarunning, but what about getting a PR in a marathon or your first 10K trail race? Achieving important running goals takes a lot and to do that, it helps to have a plan. Let's work together this week to take a few big steps towards those goals! Al...

Send us Fan Mail #222 - One of the six major world marathons, the London Marathon is a dream race for many runners! It's an incredible race, passing through huge crowds, past landmarks of history in beautiful, historic London! It's proving ground for the top racers, as well as those who dream of getting their own world records, though maybe in a more creative way. Learn about the race&ap...

Send us Fan Mail #221 - We can't help but want to get out and run when listening to Beth Baker talk! Her energy is catching and she is so positive towards the sport she loves so much! As a certified running coach, she works with beginning runners, nurturing their new-found love of our sport, so that they will have years and years of amazing memories! Get ready to be motivated and inspired!  S...

Send us Fan Mail #220 - It's been a few weeks since my second hip replacement surgery (the left hip) and this week, I fill you in with how everything is going, including how my hospital stay went and what I'm looking forward to. I also talk about the changes in the podcast, and how it will be even more focused on you, the MRTW listener!  Support the show Martha Runs the World website htt...

Send us Fan Mail #219 -  Runner, personal coach and 6-time cancer survivor Jonathan Acott is on a mission: to run marathons across the globe and he tells us more about it today. He is tenacious, inspiring, ambitious and positive. This is a show you will not want to miss and you'll want to follow his journey as he has two more marathons left, which he'll finish in 2024. But more than the...

Send us Fan Mail #218 - Kurt Nelson returns to the show! Kurt was a guest previously in 2020 after the Covid lockdowns (Episode #73), when he talked about the best way to deal with our changing world. I say in the introduction that it was in August, when it was in June in case you need to find it. This time, he's back with his terrific new publication: The Brain Shift Journal. This is a great...

Send us Fan Mail 217 - I'm in the hospital getting my matching hip scar! I'm getting the second hip replacement, this time the left hip. I'm quite excited about it for it means that running is just around the corner! Sure, it will be a hard road back, but I'm not afraid of hard work and running is worth it. This week, I talk about how I got it and what lays ahead.  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail 216 - After reading a post from American ultrarunner Camille Herron about the exclusion of road ultrarunners Ultrarunning Magazine's Runners of the Year awards, I thought about the ways certain runners practice snobbism in our sport. It's not a nice thing to think about, but it does exist. Some of it I find quite amusing, to be honest, but all of it needs to be brought i...