Martha Runs the World Podcast

Jan 28 2025 316 ep. 33 mins 34

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A podcast with an honest and open look at running, fitness and all things health-related with a bit of humor thrown in.

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What's A Fat Ass Race?

Jan 28 2025 24 mins

Send us a text#315 - No fees, no awards, no aid, no wimps. That's how Fat Ass races started many years ago and they're still going on today. These self supported races are disappearing but there are some left and I talk about their beginnings and why they are a great style of race to try. In an era where running is its most expensive, why not try a race that doesn't have a huge ent

Does Running Cost Too Much?

Jan 21 2025 30 mins

Send us a text#314 - Prices on everything are going up and running is no exception. In this episode, I go over all the costs involved in running an help you choose what might be important to you and what might not be, to help you make 2025 a great running year! Planning out our goals and desires in running for the new year can help defray high costs that could otherwise cancel our

6th Anniversary of Martha Runs the World - What I've Learned

Jan 14 2025 28 mins

Send us a text#313 - Each year when the calendar moves into January, I like to reflect on what running and my podcast has taught me. In this episode, I talk about a few important things running and my podcast has taught me. Our lives grow and our running changes, that's natural. Six years producing my little show is one of the highlights of my life. Even if the rest of my world is

Cheating in Racing Part 2 - Doping!

Jan 07 2025 27 mins

Send us a text#312 - This is the second part of a 2-part episode about cheating in running races. This focuses only on doping, which is the popular word for the unlawful use of drugs to enhance or inhibit the performance of an athlete. I talk about the roots of doping, the different types and how it's affected running over the years. I give some examples and its adverse effects. Wi

The Long Run

Dec 31 2024 28 mins

Send us a text#311 - Once we runners get into the half marathon distance, we realize how important and yes, how difficult our long runs can be. But, we can make them a little bit easier. By taking the time to organize what we need before and during our runs, they don't have to be quite as painful. Sure, there's going to be the usual pain, but it's that unnecessary stuff that we sho

Running Looks GREAT in 2025!!!!

Dec 24 2024 28 mins

Send us a text#310 - Races continue to grow from the lower numbers since 2020, along with the technology we use. Many things will take more importance in the new year while other things will become common place. And what are those new Boston qualifying times? I also talk about my race plans for the new year. What are your planned races? Send me an email and let me know! 2025 is goi

2024! A Look Back!

Dec 17 2024 29 mins

Send us a text#309 - 2024 was a big year in many ways. The Paris Olympics were big, as well as a massive first at the Barkley Marathons. I go over a few of the highlights in running this year, along with some trends. It's impossible to cover all of them, so this is just a few. I also talk about my own year, which started out on the rough side, but has since improved greatly. And if

DNF at Hunter Thompson 50k, an Apology and a Book Review!

Dec 10 2024 25 mins

Send us a text#308 - There's so much to cover this week! First, I talk about what happened at my race this past weekend. And it wasn't pretty. DNFs happen though, and i don't shy away from talking about why it happened to me! I also give an apology for something I need to be more away of and I review an incredibly important and life-changing running book! Fit, Healthy & Happy P

2024 San Francisco Turkey Trot and More!!!

Dec 03 2024 28 mins

Send us a text#307 - This week, I talk about the 22nd Annual San Francisco Turkey Trot, as well as give some gift suggestions for the runners in your life! I also offer my choices of what I would LOVE Santa to bring me! It's a light-hearted look at holiday running, racing and gift giving! I hope you had a great time running on Thanksgiving! Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome

Why Do Race Cheaters Do It? - Part 1

Nov 26 2024 35 mins

Send us a text#306 - Wherever there's a race, there are those few who try to get around the rules, try to earn things without working for them and show everyone how they are seemingly "the best". But are they? This week, it's all about race cheaters. What types of cheaters are there? I give examples of one-time cheaters, as well as serial cheaters. And the bigger question: Why do c