Martha Runs the World Podcast

Mar 04 2025 321 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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Is Social Media Influencing Running Too Much?

Mar 04 2025 25 mins  
Send us a text #320 - I experienced something no one should go through this past week. My Facebook page, as well as my podcast page and podcast Facebook group was suspended over an Instagram account that is not mine. I replied back disputing the suspension, but I'm not optimistic about getting any results. So, while I set up a new Facebook account, it got me thinking.... do we runn

Historic Running Moments!

Feb 25 2025 27 mins  
Send us a text #319 - There are important moments in history that we can remember. Depending on our age, it can include the first man on the moon, the first computer, the first electric car. There are also historic moments in running that should be remembered as turning points. I go over some of these this week. There are so many, I could not include all of them, so if this is of i

How to Cure Give-Up-Itis!

Feb 18 2025 26 mins  
Send us a text #318 - If you find yourself cutting your long runs short by a few miles every time you go out, or that you're getting DNFs more than you are finishes in your races, you may be suffering from Give-Up-Itis! But no worries! Many runners, including myself go through this, not realizing that it might be a sign of a bigger problem. This week, I'll talk about how it happens

2025 Bootleg Boogie 22-Mile Race & My Vacation!

Feb 11 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text #317 - Recently, I went to Boulder City, Nevada to run the race I should have last year! It was extremely hard, but I did it! I talk all about it this week, including a rookie mistake that nearly cost me the race! I also talk about the rest of my vacation, including a trip to Death Valley! It was a wonderful time! Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit,

Disappointment Got You Down?

Feb 04 2025 25 mins  
Send us a text #316 - We're never going to get PRs at every race. Sooner or later, we'll have a race or training run that disappoints us. The longer we go in our running careers, the more likely disappointments will happen. This week, I help both you and myself get through the Disappointment Minefield. It is a tricky one, and the bigger the disappointment, the harder that minefield

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 en

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. W

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 sh