Martha Runs the World Podcast

Nov 19 2024 306 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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Gansu Ultramarathon Disaster

Nov 19 2024 29 mins  
Send us a text#305 - In 2021, the ultramarathon community experienced its worst disaster in history. In the Chinese province of Gansu a terrible and preventable nightmare occurred. I will go over all the details; what led up to it, why it happened and how it could have been prevented. I will also help you from becoming a victim of a similar disaster. Also, I review the running book

Brad Fawley - The Frontrunner

Nov 12 2024 37 mins  
Send us a text#304 - The Frontrunner is that rare book: a novel about running. It's more than that though. It's a story of understanding who one truly is through running. And it's really good. Author Brad Fawley joins me this week to talk about his book, his own runner (like his book, he's really good!), and all the other things he does or has done. If you're looking for motivation

Food Revisited!

Nov 05 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text#303 - During my Ruth Anderson 50k race a few weeks ago, I realized that some food choice changes needed to be made. I've done a lot of thinking about how my food habits effect my running and races. They go hand in hand. This week, I talk about how my nutritional healthy choices will make a positive effect on my running and hopefully put an end to my past GI problems.

Haunted Running Trails - San Francisco!

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
Send us a text#302 - It's the time of year for Haunting Running Trails! It's that time of year to listen to some spooky stories about ghosts, apparitions and unearthly creatures somewhere in the world. This year, I'm focusing on my home city, San Francisco! There's a lot to cover! I hope you enjoy hearing some of the history of my historic yet wild hometown! So, go for a run, or si

Marine Corps Marathon - The People's Marathon!

Oct 22 2024 23 mins  
Send us a text#301 - Since 1976, the Marine Corps Marathon or MCM has been pounding the streets of Washington DC and Arlington, Virginia in late October to celebrate not only the US Marine Corps, but enjoying our terrific sport in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. This week, I talk about the race's history, some race facts and some things you may want to be prepared

Ruth Anderson Memorial 50k!

Oct 15 2024 26 mins  
Send us a text#300 - Wow!!! What a terrific weekend! I finished my first 50k in over four years this past weekend and I'm still on Cloud Nine! What a fantastic race run by amazing people! I could not have ask for a better race as my returning ultra race. This week, I talk all about the race and what it meant to be. I also talk about why you should run it! It feels good to get back

Wes Plate - Master of Ultras and Videos!

Oct 08 2024 44 mins  
Send us a text#299 - When I think of really long ultra races, a few runners' names come to mind. When I think of those long races and the runners who film them, there are only a handful who have the prowess to handle running a complicated single track and filming at the same time! Wes Plate is one of those runners. It's taken him a while to make those videos we look forward to and

Cross Country Running and More!

Oct 01 2024 26 mins  
Send us a text#298 - If you ran in high school or college and didn't run on a track, you probably ran cross country. But what happened when you left school? Did you continue running cross country? In the US, probably not. If you grew up in Africa, chances are the answer would be yes. Cross country is a huge sport in other countries, but why isn't it a bigger sport here? It's exciti

When What Worked Before, Doesn't Now

Sep 24 2024 32 mins  
Send us a text#297 - Through our running careers (even us amateurs), we can go through many phases and changes. Life alterations, accidents, illnesses, career decisions, all sorts of choices we make can affect our running. It can affect what we want in running as well. The desires we dreamed of when we were young may not be the same as we age, as I've found out. This is one of a fe

Stuff We're Not Supposed to Talk About Part 2

Sep 17 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text#296 - A couple years ago I released an episode on this topic, but I thought it was time to share some more on the same topic. Picture yourself out with a few of your non-running friends; all of these running "issues" are things you probably wouldn't want to bring up with them. Save them for your running pals! So, let's have fun and think about stuff you really don't