Martha Runs The World Podcast

Send us a text#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 have been accomplished over the years. Have you hiked or run on the AT? Do you want to at some point? I haven't yet, but I would love to! Check out the show website for some of the information talked about on the show.  Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#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 showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#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 showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#265 - Over Feb 1st through Feb 6th I traveled to southern Nevada for a race I was supposed to run, The Bootleg Boogie, 50 mile distance. Unfortunately, due to my fall on the trail (see past episodes all about it and the following surgery), I couldn't do it. But I still made the trip. I worked at the race all weekend and had a great time! I talk about it this week! This vacation helped to begin the healing process of my accident and give me hope for my future! All information is on the show website! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#264 - Since the 1980s, nearly all top marathons have been won by a long list of Kenyan runners. Many of these runners come from, or were trained in the small farming village of Iten, Kenya. How this came to be is this week's subject. In recent years, Kenya has faced problems with illegal doping. I talk about this and why the country still has a bright future!  Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#263 - You wake up the morning of your race, it's bright and sunny and.... OH NO!!! You forgot to set your phone's alarm.  Don't make the mistake of being unprepared for your race by making a few plans ahead of time. It can make a huge difference to your performance on the Big Day! Make it a fun and much less stressful day! All information talked about are on the show's website! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#262 - Plans fall through when disasters or accidents happen. Mine fell through in December. This is the last episode I'll dedicate to my fall and subsequent injury (dislocated and crushed shoulder and broken arm). This is a full-length episode where I'll talk about my changed plans and what my desires for the new year are now. I'm hoping this helps you if your plans fall through. We can pick ourselves up from disasters and heartbreak and we can keep going, even if it's not what we at first wanted. It is our future to recreate. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#261 - It's been five years since I started MRTW! I love doing my podcast just as much now, if not more, than I did when I started. Throughout all the trials and tribulations, especially recently, this podcast is the one thing I can count on. I apologize for this episode being shorter than usual, on top of everything else, I caught a cold last week and lost my voice, so I didn't have much of a speaking voice. I think all of you for being the best and most amazing listeners there are! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#260 - You can quickly tell if someone is a runner by looking at their feet. Yeah, we runners have pretty distinctive feet. This week, I will help you take care of your feet so they will help take you many many more miles! We sometimes neglect our hard-working feet, but that stops with this episode! Let's show our feet some love! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#259 - Fear of FOMO is a big problem in running today. Many of us feel bad about our own running when we see others doing more or what we think are better runs than ourselves. I talk about it this week and give some help so that you and I can maybe not suffer so badly and feel better about our own running. I also talk a bit about my own recovery at the end of the episode. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#258 - In less than 10 seconds, my 2024 goals were decimated. But that doesn't mean I won't make new ones; they just won't be the big, epic ones I wanted. This week, I talk about making meaningful goals, ones we'll keep, even when things go wrong. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#257 - At some time in my many years of running, I've heard that silly phrase "a bad run is better than no run at all." That's hogwash, of course. Some runs are so terrible, it's better to not go out at all. Today's episode is about my terrible run Saturday and what I have to do because of it in the follow up. Sh*t happens indeed. It would be a huge help if you would become a show member or Patreon Patron. The links will be on the show website. Thank you for your continued loyalty. I'll get through this as I know you'll get through your tough times as well, because that's what we do!Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#256 - Running, road and trail, takes strength. And to keep our muscles as strong as we can, strength training can really help. I've done strength training episodes before, but this one is more focused and directed specifically for running. I give you just a few exercises that will help you on your running journey. It only takes a couple strength training workouts a week to help! All links for the exercises talked about are found on the show website. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#255 - In October, Tsunami-sized waves hit the ultrarunning world when news came out about the Ironman-UTMB takeover of the annual race at Whistler Ski Resort always run by Gary Robbins and Coast Mountain Trail Running. Many people who didn't think much about the partnership now had second thoughts. I give my opinions on the partnership, what lays ahead and what we can do to save our local races this week. Also, in The Final Word, I talk about the running sin of comparing ourselves to our past self. Links for Gary's races can be found on the show's website. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#254 - It's that time of year! I talk about this year's San Francisco Turkey Trot and some cool gift ideas for the runners in your life. I also come clean about some realizations I have about my running these days. It is a jam-packed episode, one you don't want to miss! All the links are on the show website! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#253 - This year, we can make a plan and choose to not gain a ton of weight if we like! I did a Healthy Holiday Eating episode a couple years ago, so this is an updated version, with a few additions I think you'll find helpful. There's no need to lock yourself away this season; you can enjoy yourself without going wild if you make a few adjustments. It's up to you! All the links and information from the episode is on the show website. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#252 - I tell the whole truth about my Golden Gate Half Marathon race, the good, the bad and yes, the ugly! I also tell you why it's a great race and you might want to do it! Also in this week's episode, the ways to make winter running work for you! It's a jam-packed episode ready to take on the cold weather! All links are available on the show website! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#251 - There's a problem going on right now in our world and it's called Mommy Wine Culture. Celeste Yvonne hits it head-on with her new book "It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture". Besides being an author, Celeste is also a runner, and a recovery coach. We talk about all those things this week. Just a note: There were a couple technical issues, but I don't think it made too much of a difference in the recording. And also, it seemed to be the worst day of the year for my allergies, so pardon if a couple coughs made it through. All of Celeste's information can be found on the show website.  Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#250 - It's all about the New York City Marathon this week! How it started, the route, just how difficult it is to gain an entry; everything you want to know! The first weekend of November hails one of the greatest marathons in the world and it's time we pay it tribute. Also, don't go away afterwards, because I talk about a terrible event that should not have happened in the ultrarunning community involving Gary Robbins and UTMB. The links mentioned will be on the show website. Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

Send us a text#249 - For your Halloween special, here are three very haunted European places, two castles and a cave! Plus, two movie reviews you might want to check out. All the info is on the show website, the link is below. Enjoy my annual spookie special! If you want to support the show a little more, think about becoming a subscriber! For only $3.00 a month, you'll help the show out and get extra episodes! Click on the Support the Show link for more info! Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/