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
402 episodes
Tahoe Rim Trail!
#401 - One of the best trails in the US encompasses Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. It's not a super long trail, but it's one of the most beautiful. This week, I give reasons why you should get at least a few hours on this wonderful trail....
Are You An Impulsive Or Compulsive Runner???
#400 - Do you plan every moment of your life to the last detail and then check and recheck and recheck again to make sure everything is going the way you planned? Or do you decide what you want to do at the last possible minute, never really kn...
Run Today to Run Tomorrow!
#399 - We're all racing towards that big calendar in the sky, aren't we? In order to keep us out there running as long as we can, I thought it was about time I did a Keep Running As We Get Older episode. So, here are some of tips and thoughts a...
If Everything Matters Then Nothing Happens!
#398 - If everything matters then nothing happens.... we runners usually have more than one goal. But it doesn't help our running to try to achieve multiple goals. If we treat every goal as if it's the most important goal in the world, it can h...
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Running Mistakes We Runners Keep Making!!!
#397 - As we run, we runners learn so much and figure out the right way to do things that help our running. But in the process, sometimes we miss stuff that could work against us. There's a lot to remember and we're not perfect, so this is unde...
The Most Dangerous Trails in the World!!!
#396 - A while ago I published an episode about some of the most dangerous trails in the US, so I thought it would be fun to introduce some of the most dangerous trails in the world. Of course, these aren't all of them and I do plan on doing an...
Cherish Your Special Running Place!
#395 - I did a prior episode on having a secret running trail. This is kind of along those said lines, except your Special Running Place isn't just a trail and it's not secret. It's a place, with maybe lots of different options for your runs. T...
Martha We Have A Problem....
#394 - Our lives are never a nice straight line. It will take lots of turns, lots of uphills and downhills. There will be surprising U-turns and sharp corners. I found myself in one of these when I lost my job this past June. Things haven't bee...
The Guide to San Francisco Public Restrooms for Runners!!!
#393 - I put together a list of most of the public restrooms on running routes in San Francisco. This does not include public restrooms in department stores and cafes. I already know I left a few off, so sorry if I left your favorite pitstop of...
Philosophy In Running!
#392 - Recently, I was inspired to dig deep into the thinking part of running. I read the book "Running & Philosophy" by Wiley Blackwell. It's a great look into how we can view running from a different perspective. So this week, I give my t...
New Golden Gate Dozen Trail!
#391 - The Park Conservancy, the group that works with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, created a great trail or course on the west side of San Francisco recently. It's about 12 miles long, so I thought I'd check it out. This episode i...
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Jesse Owens, American Hero!
#390 - Jesse Owens was one of the greatest runners in history. He was a trail blazer, a leader a father, husband and a hero. He was everything America and the world needed at a time when everything seemed to be torn apart. He showed that talent...
Running Rules We Can Break!
#389 - I've done a few episodes about running rules we should follow. This week, I'm turning everything around and talking some running rules we don't have to follow, at least part of the time. Take in mind, not everything is right or wrong, so...
Are You An Extrovert Or Introvert Runner?
#388 - This week asks the question: Are you an Extrovert or Introvert Runner? there is no wrong or right answer and most people are a bit of each. But, depending on your answer could determine what training and your races look like. This episod...
My 21st Sober Birthday - Being Honest With Ourselves
#387 - Every year when my Sober Birthday comes around, I like to talk about it on the show. I pick a different theme or aspect of sobriety and what it means to me. There are thousands of us sober/clean runners out there. I can think of few acti...
What Do We Think About When We Run???
#386 - What do runners think about while we're running? I ask this question and try to answer it with things that I've thought about over the years and I compare that to a study of runners that was done. What do you think about during your runs...
The Most Dangerous Trails in the US!!!
#385 - We runners love a challenge! So this week, I'm talking about 12 of the most dangerous trails in the US. They are dangerous for different reasons; some trails have huge elevation gains in short distances, while others have tricky and poss...
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.
