Martha Runs the World Podcast
A podcast with an honest and open look at running, fitness and all things health-related with a bit of humor thrown in.
Episodes
385 episodes
Sciency Stuff About Running!
#384 - This week we're having fun talking all about science in running! It's a hodge podge of different science facts about running: how we runners are smarter than non-runners (it's true, I think!), how your attitude will determine if you get ...
Getting Lost On A Trail Run???
#383 - Have you ever gotten lost on a trail run, during a race? Most of us have at one time or another. Were you able to find your way back quickly? Most people do, but there may be that one time when you run into trouble. This week, I give you...
How Adventurous Are You???
#382 - There's no exact line to say who's adventurous and who isn't. There are some guidelines and these loose guidelines can be applied to anyone who's trying something out of their comfort zone. I don't feel anyone else should pass judgement ...
GLP-1s and Running!
#381 - Big Pharma is always with us, it seems. You can't watch any sporting event, stream any movie or show, watch any video or do anything on any media without seeing an ad touting GLP-1s. This week, I explain what they are and how they can he...
A Look At the Cocodona 250!!!
#380 - In 2021, a new very long ultrarace started in Arizona by Aravaipa Running. The Cocodona 250 began and what an incredible race it is! If you know anything about Aravaipa Running, then you know it's expertly organized, and though very diff...
Running With Migraines!!!
#379 - It's tough enough to run with the demands of our busy lives. Add migraines into the mix and well, you could have many missed training runs and even races! Millions of Americans suffer from migraines, and many of those are runners. This w...
AVOID These Plants On Your Trail Run!!!
#378 - A couple weeks ago I did an episode on animals to watch out for on your runs. This week, I'm going over plants that could be harmful if you're not careful. If you are careful, stick to the trail and keep your eyes out, you'll be fine, bu...
Ways We Sabotage Our Runs and Races and How We Can Stop It!
#377 - There are many ways we runners hurt our training runs and races and we don't even realize it! This week, I go over a few different ways we hurt our running and how we can either stop doing it or choose something more helpful.
Do Runners Need Supplements?
#376 - The vitamin and supplement industry makes billions of dollars per year, much of it from athletes, like us runners. My question this week is: Do runners need supplements? This isn't an easy question to answer. We may or we may not. I brea...
ANIMALS!! Domestic and Wild Animals You May Meet During Your Runs!
#375 - No matter where we run, road or trail, we're board to encounter animals. What kind of run does determine what kind of animal you'll meet. In the contiguous North American States, there's a lot of animals we can encounter. This episode is...
The Long Run Revisited......
#374 - The long run is the most important run in your running week. It can also sometimes cause you the most trouble. This week, I revisit the long run (I previously recorded an episode on the long run) with updates and give a more personal exa...
What's Worth Paying More and What's Worth Saving Money?
#373 - Running is an expensive sport. It CAN be a very expensive sport, but it doesn't have to be, if we choose where to spend our money. This week, I give you guidance and some ideas how to spend your money wisely. You may have your own list w...
Is There Gatekeeping In Running?
#372 - Have you ever heard a runner call say someone else wasn't "a real runner"? Have you heard someone call someone disparagingly "a jogger"? This person is trying to gatekeep running. Trying to keep others out of certain running circles is n...
Does NCAA Track Have A Problem?
#371 - This week, I'm taking a close look at some of the problems with NCAA Track. With the introduction of revenue sharing in collegiate sports, does this announce the ending of track in many colleges and universities? That's one of the questi...
Your Guide to San Francisco Stairways!
#370 - If you want a great workout, hit the stairs! I did an entire episode on stair workouts and it is a great way to up your running game. I take to another level this week by hosting a guide to some of the best staircases in San Francisco. A...
Logic vs Emotions!
#369 - For us runners, it's a constant battle between our logical brain and our emotions. Sometimes we need logic and in other times we need our emotions. There are times when one or the other will hurt or help us. Today, I help to break it dow...
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Don't Make These Rookie Mistakes!
#368 - Even us experienced runners goof up. This week's episode is for all runners, beginners and non-beginners who may not remember everything that can help us on our runs and races. I'm probably the one who forgets more of these than anyone! ...
7th Anniversary and My Thoughts About It
#367 - You may yourself, how did I get here? Yes, sometimes on long, hard runs or races that aren't going well, I think of the Talking Heads. What else fits so well? On this, the 7th Anniversary show, I talk about a few things that ...
Chris Avery Runs For Purpose & Faith!
#366 - Chris Avery is a streak runner. Usually streak runners keep their streaks going with one to three miles a week. Chris these days is running 17 miles a day. But he's working up to something BIG. In 2027 he plans to set a world record and ...
How Running Changes Us!
#365 - The minute we decide to start running, we're changed. And on that first run, we will never be the same again. This week, I talk about the extraordinary ways running changes us. I could also say we are metamorphosized when we decide to be...
Disappointments Lead to Lost Opportunities
#364 - To start 2026 off right, I thought I would address some issues we runners have, and yes, I have these issues myself. Sometimes when we're disappointed in our running it can lead to more negatives. It can make us lose opportunities that m...
Hello 2026!
#363 - This week, I talk about some things I want to leave behind in 2025 and what I look forward to in 2026 in running. I enjoy reflecting back on the past year and how it can be improved upon in the new year. I took some time off from serious...
Do You Have A Secret Trail?
#362 - Do you have a trail that you absolutely love but you don't want to tell others about it? Maybe it's one that's quieter than the more popular ones, maybe it's a bit out of the way or not as well-known. Or maybe there's a very popular trai...
Dear Santa..........
#361 - Last week, I gave some great options for easy to buy, not-too-expensive running gifts for the runners in your life, including yourself! This week, I'm asking Santa for a few running related gifts. Some of them might be hard for him to fi...
Annual Gifts For Runners Show!!!!!!!
#360 - It's the Annual Gifts for Runners Show! I help you find the perfect gifts for the runners in your life, including yourself! Yes! Important to take care of ourselves as well as others. We've worked hard all year so why not treat ourselves...
