Martha Runs the World Podcast

#244 - Winter is coming! Want to try something new this winter? Tired of post-holing in the snow? Why not give snowshoeing a try! Bob Dion of Dion …

#243 - If you go to a race now, it's not unusual to see a big percentage of older runners. And why not? We're living longer, healthier lives. Running …

#242 - This week, I talk about the most important book in the history of running: The Lore of Running. This breakthrough book was THE book to set running on its whirlwind course into an incredible future. We may think …

#241 - Life gets busy. Sometimes, we have to take extra steps to get our runs in. This week, I help you find the time to make sure and get your training in, because not running is NOT an option! The links to the races I …

#240 - It's been a busy year for Coree Woltering. Every time I read a new Facebook post from him, he seems to have finished another tough race. His …

#239 - Every person suffers from at least a little stress. Some of us handle it better than others. This week, I help you identify the stress in your life and help you relieve at least some of it. As the title says, …

#238 - It's called Rocksylvania for a reason, Jenn Devore tells us, as she talks about her home state, Pennsylvania. She lives close to some very …

#237 - If you find yourself falling during a trail run more often than you'd like, or you're new to trail running and find it much harder than you thought, or if you'd like to get better balance and agility for trail …

#236 - The running world is filled with tons of financial pitfalls. Some thing in running are worthwhile paying a lot of money for, while other things, not so much. I help to give a bit of guidance this week, by …

#235 - We humans have been active, well, ever since we had to run away from dangerous beasts and run towards what might be our dinner. But we never embraced what might be called "exercise" until we were advanced enough …

#234 - We all love running; that's why we put so many hours into our sport. We plan our training, we sacrifice much of our lives to train, we spend hours on trails and road to be ready for big races. But, one day, we …

#233 - Miriam Gilbert is back! This is her second time on the show and this time, she back to talk about her knew book, a memoir about her life in running! I'm very excited about having her on again and about her new …

#232 - Modern society is spending less and less time outdoors and unfortunately, the effects of this are taking its toll. We runners know how …

#231 - This week I give my full race report, including why it's now the Half Day race instead of the One Day race. I'll give the ending away: It was …

#230 - Martinus Evans is a man with a mission. He is determined to show the world that people of all sizes can run. He talks about his start in running and why he put together the Slow AF Run Club. This in turn led him …

#229 - To say Vince Jones keeps busy would be an understatement! Vince runs, he's an Ironman, he's on an amateur hockey team and he coaches other …

#228 - There are so many types of races, everything from the Beer Mile to very long ultras. One type of race are Stage races. This week, I talk about …

#227 - Jim Thorpe, born to the Sac and Fox tribes in Oklahoma, was a natural in nearly any sport he tried. He excelled the most in football and track and field. But his life was far from perfect. He was born in a time …

#226 - The Bay to Breakers is a San Francisco staple. It's been part of the city's history for over 100 years. It has changed with the times, starting as a way to lift San Francisco's spirits after the 1906 Earthquake, …

#225 - By taking a few simple steps and performing a few simple exercises, we can avoid many injuries. Of course, things happen beyond our control, …

#224 -  Once in a great while, I discover a product and company owner and founder that I must share with you! Daina Daniels started Adventurist Soap Company out of her own need to find soap products that are not filled …

#223 - Big running goals require commitment to those goals. A lot has been written about and talked about gaining toughness for ultrarunning, but …

#222 - One of the six major world marathons, the London Marathon is a dream race for many runners! It's an incredible race, passing through huge …

#221 - We can't help but want to get out and run when listening to Beth Baker talk! Her energy is catching and she is so positive towards the sport she loves so much! As a certified running coach, she works with …

#220 - It's been a few weeks since my second hip replacement surgery (the left hip) and this week, I fill you in with how everything is going, including how my hospital stay went and what I'm looking forward to. I also …

#219 -  Runner, personal coach and 6-time cancer survivor Jonathan Acott is on a mission: to run marathons across the globe and he tells us more about it today. He is tenacious, inspiring, ambitious and positive. This …

#218 - Kurt Nelson returns to the show! Kurt was a guest previously in 2020 after the Covid lockdowns (Episode #73), when he talked about the best way to deal with our changing world. I say in the introduction that it …

217 - I'm in the hospital getting my matching hip scar! I'm getting the second hip replacement, this time the left hip. I'm quite excited about it for it means that running is just around the corner! Sure, it will be a …

216 - After reading a post from American ultrarunner Camille Herron about the exclusion of road ultrarunners Ultrarunning Magazine's Runners of the …

#215 - Shawn Anderson sets big goals for himself. I mean, ride a bike across the US, twice (!!) type goals. He likes to set them up to challenge himself and he succeeds in finishing them. He walks many thousands of …

#214 - It took several decades of convincing to add women's track & field into the Olympic Games. When it was finally added, an unassuming …

#213 - Last week was the worst week I've had in a very long time. I talk about it in this week's episode. It was all due to "operator error", as many …

#212 - Jamie Anderson and Brian Anderson-Needham are my guests this week. They are the owners of Weapon Brand, a terrific company teaching people of all types the correct preparation to defend themselves in all types of …

#211 - If you want to be inspired, motivated, impressed and see superhuman feats of strength, you don't have to spend a ton of money, sit in seat at …

#210 - Most of us can say that running greatly improved our lives. Maybe it helped us lose weight, or aided in us becoming clean and/or sober. But for Rik Mater, it really did save his life. He talks about it with us …

#209 - This week, it's the 4th Anniversary show! I'm celebrating by asking runners a couple questions: Can we stop doing a few things and can we do more of a few things? It's a light-hearted look at our sport and some …

#208 - If you have a race you're traveling to this year, or you're thinking about, I'm here to help! I give you some help, tips and things to think about before stepping out the door to make it your best race and a …

#207 - I first discovered Shawanna White a few years ago on Instagram. Her photos and videos never fail to make me smile! She brings joy and positivity to our sport, while working so hard to be the best runner she can. …

#206 - This week, I review some of the interesting news, records and controversial news in running from 2022! And then I take a look at what might be ahead in 2023! Let's have fun this week and take a peek and the past …

#205 - 2023 is less than two weeks away so what races do you have planned? If you don't have all your races planned, why don't add in some half marathons? They don't require the intense planning and physical enormity an …

#204 - Karey lives in one of the most beautiful parts of the US. She hosts races in that area: the northern Sierra Nevada Mountain range! Please …

#203 - Do you have runners to buy for this year? Are they a little picky? I give you some ideas to help you out this year. I also share some tips to …

#202 - Thanksgiving is the biggest day for running races in the United States. Over a million runners participate in races across the country. And Turkey Trots are so fun! One of the most fun is the neighborhood SF …

#201 - Misadventures make great stories. Josh has a few of those. OK, he has lots of those! He has enough to fill the three books he's written ,  and he shares a few with us this week. He's not only an author, but a …

#200 - This week, I take a look back at the many weeks and episodes it took to get this far. I share some sound clips from a handful of guests, as …

#199 - Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer host the terrific: I Don't Know Running Podcast! They both join me this week, which also means, this is the first time I have two guests on at the same time! We have lots of fun …

#198 - Brodie Sharpe must not get much sleep. He has so many projects going, and they're all very worthwhile checking out, that I'm amazed he gets any rest at all! He visits MRTW for the second time! This time, it's to …

#197 - It's that time of year! It's time for the annual Haunted Running Trails! This time, it's all about four haunted areas around the world where you can run, hike and explore, all in forests! Learn about their …

#196 - Let's face it, when it comes to eating and food, there are a million opinions and most of those are far from accurate. Sabrina Rogers, host of The Emotional Eating Therapist podcast and licensed metal health …

#195 - If you get nervous before a race, that's normal. If it affects you racing, or even stops you from racing, that can be a problem. Michael Ceeley works with athletes to help them overcome many issues they have with …

#194 - This week, it's all about my last race, the 12-hour Ride to Walk Race and my camping trip at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The race was terrific! It was so well prepared and organized! I'll be doing it again …

#193 - What is Imposter Syndrome and why is it so prevalent in running? I break it all down for you this week. I explain what it is and why it's so important to understand. The majority of runners will at some point in …

#192 - Fresh off the Bigfoot 200, ultrarunner, coach and father Bryan Paisley joins me this week! He's finished some of the toughest races in …

#191 - There are some great, inspirational podcasts out there. One that really resonates with me is The Impossible Life. The hosts, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach share their wisdom, experiences and incredible life …

#190 - David Castro makes his second visit to MRTW. This time he talks about his first attempt at the Badwater 135 race. He tells us all about how it went and gives us an insight of what goes into not only running …

#189 - What are FKTs? Fastest Known Times are speed records in running or hiking on a specified route. They are self organized and can be done supported with a crew or unsupported. I cover all the specifications and …

#188 - Eoin Everard is a Senior Running Champion, a physiotherapist and has a PhD in Biomechanics. He's spent his life understanding runners and what makes them move. He's here to help us, or at least give us a few …

#187 - Do you have a BIG race coming up? Do you have a dream race? Are you working towards a race distance you've never done before? Do you have a training plan in place? If you don't know where to start with your …

#186 - Luis Pena tried for years to get into the fabled 100 mile race, Western States. He finally did get in this past June, but was surprised with something not quite as welcomed just a couple weeks before the race …

#185 - There are a few subjects that running podcasts never bring up. Why is that? Are they too embarrassing? Gross? Too personal? Well, this week, I'm breaking down the barriers and talking about them! 

WARNING: As …

#184 - Zach Bush runs a lot. He also swims and cycles a lot. One day, he decided he wanted to road race more than trail race. Most people I know go from roads to trails, so I found this reversal interesting and so …

#183 - This week, the MRTW listeners give their recommendations for small businesses they like. I also talk about two races I ran in the last two weeks and a couple other things! It's really more of a mixed bag of …

#182 - Julie Weiss does A LOT of marathons. She has a great reason why and she shares that with us today. Her electric personality is inspiring as …

#181 - I discovered Stephen Reid one day while searching for trail running vids on YouTube. I found his films to be some of the best I've ever seen. …

#180 - We've heard the Barkley Marathons is the toughest race in the world, or the UTMB, or Badwater. None of them compare to what the Tendai Monks at Mount Hiei can choose to do. Learn how if they do choose to take on …

#179 - Friend of the show, Tony Nguyen told me about his sister, Diane Zelmanovich. She was a regular runner until a tragedy happened. She talks …

#178 - This week is the 17th year of my sobriety! I am forever grateful for the gift of sobriety. Without it, I probably wouldn't be alive, let alone …

#177 - Shane Benzie travels the globe to find the answers to proper running form. He put it all together in his fascinating book: The Lost Art of Running. We talk about his book, his travels and how we can improve our …

#176 - Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner's brief life was but stellar. Her 100 and 200 meter records in 1988 still hold today! That alone is …

#175 - We all have a story to tell and Francis Kwok has many stories! Sit back, or find a nice route to run and listen in while he shares a few from his many years of running. One thing that stands out with Francis, …

#174 - If you love trail running or ultras, you owe it to yourself to get to know Henry Howard. He produced the Run Spirited blog for many years and …

#173 - This week, it's a deep dive into the long history of running shoes. How did we get to the shoes we have today? Did you know that humans may have had shoes as far back as 40,000 years ago? It's true! You'll find …

#172 - When I go to a bookstore, I always browse the running section to see if there are any interesting books I haven't read. Sometimes I get lucky, like when I discovered Still Running by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard. After …

#171 - Yes, every race is timed, but there is a style of race that's different than the typical road or trail race. It involved a set time, a short …

#170 - Fran Garton didn't know what was wrong, but one day things didn't feel right. She was eventually diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Unsatisfied with medicating herself to stop the pain, she knew there was another way. …

#169 - There is no other marathon, no other race like the Boston Marathon. It is the longest running marathon in the world. Many spend their lives working to acquire a coveted qualifying time. And that time gets more …

#168 - Dickie describes himself as the "most blessed man on the face of the earth". Indeed, his positive energy exudes in his runs and throughout his life. In his autobiography, his and co-author Sue Oaks talk about how …

#167 - Eating disorders in sports is nothing new.  And unfortunately, in running, it isn't going away any time soon. The pressures to look good an run faster mashed with new radical diet plans can be recipes for …

#166 - If ultrarunning were easy, everyone would do it. Because it's so difficult, very few do it. And very few do it with the compassion and emotion …

#165 - We have a lot of choices of running shoes. The market is flooded with every type of shoe imaginable. If you like a really thick, padded sole, …

#164 - Cosmo Leone is a busy man. He loves triathlons and works hard to do as well as he can in them. This week, he tells us his road leading up to competing in Iron Man length triathlons, as well as why a New York City …

#163 - This week, I talk about a few running myths that need to be broken. I start it off with dispelling the myth about the word: failure. Why are …

#162 - Some say ultrarunning is 10% physical and 90% mental. Tammie Bennett helps runners get through any roadblocks they may have, not just in …

#161 - Jeff Le joins me this week to talk about his incredible weight loss, his many races and how it all started! You don't want to miss it. He's inspirational, funny and courageous. 

All information from this show can …

#160 - We all know about Western States, Hardrock, HURT, Badwater 135. We also know how difficult it is to get entry into these races. But there are …

#159 - Most of us runners set goals. Whether it be to finish a race, PR or lose weight, there are things that we want to accomplish. But how good are we at accomplishing these goals? Glenn Daniels is an expert at goal …

#158 - Certified Massage Therapist Sam Visnic knows everything about the human neuromuscular system. It's his profession to seek out the troubling …

#157 - It's been a wild ride these three years and I've loved every show I've produced! This week, I talk about the lessons I've learned over the last three years. Join me as I talk about the 10 lessons I've learned …

#156 - It was a pleasure and indeed a learning experience talking with Dr Darian Parker. After growing up in athletics as a sprinter, both in high …

#155 - So, I dug out my crystal ball for 2022 to give a few predictions in this week's episode. Check out what I think races will be like, running shoes and even socks! All the information for everything mentioned is on …

#154 - We certainly had a roller coaster of a ride this year! I for one, am glad it's over and I look forward to a sparkling new year! But there's …

#153 - With energy and enthusiasm, runner and motivational speaker Anne Bonney tells us why she runs races. It may not be for the same reasons you or I run, but she has a great time doing it! It was a blast talking with …

#152 - Suzi B has a lifetime of athletic adventures. She's a runner, triathlete, but in today's episode, she tells us how this wasn't enough and she had to find a new way to find peace of mind and clarity into her life. …

#151 - Your 2021 Running Holiday Guide is here! I'm going to help you stay sane this holiday season! If you need help saying "No" nicely to your …

#150 - Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving. And with Thanksgiving, we are reminded by nearly every running magazine and website why we should be …

#149 - Have you ever dreamed of starting an epic journey? Maybe one that takes months to complete? John Lu did just that. He thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail this year and he's here to talk about it. If you want …

#148 - Louise Valentine has spent most of her life learning about fitness, physiology and what makes the human body move. when she came across tough …

#147 - After nearly three years, I figured it was time for an episode that included a few little subjects. None of these have enough substance to stand in an episode on their own, so I grouped them together in what will …

#146 - This week is an update to my pre surgery update. I go over what happened right before I checked into the hospital, as well as what happened during my lovely stay there and how I'm progressing. The CPMC hospital I …

#145 - In this year's Haunted Running Trails Halloween episode, I focus specifically on Yosemite. There's plenty of haunted tales and legends to fill up an entire show! Yosemite is an incredible place to visit. It's the …

#144 - This week, the episode is a bit shorter as I'm giving you a brief update of what's going on right now. I'm in the hospital with my hip replacement surgery! I'll be out soon and shortly I'll be back out on the …

#143 - Sooner or later, most of us will be DFL in a race. So, what is DFL? In running, the term means Dead F**king Last. It used to be the worst thing in the world to be last, but connotations have changed over the …

#142 - One of my favorite past times is watching trail running YouTube videos. I found Jeff Pelletier while looking for decent trail running videos. Jeff not only makes great videos but he runs them while filming, and …

#141 - Getting through an injury of three months or more without losing your mind takes some skill and we each need help learning those skills. I …

#140 - Esmail Rahimian has a lot of frequent flier miles! We're talking thousands! He's run a race on every continent and he's here this week to talk about it. He shares stories from many of his races in his book: Life …

#139 - Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our lives as runners. This week, I talk about it all. How it helps us stay in touch and share our running journeys, and how it deters from making real friends. 

Also, …

#138 - Gerald Tabios is drawn to Death Valley and he's not even sure why. But this is his favorite race. Badwater 135 brings shudders to most runners, but for him, it is like a frienamy; he loves and dislikes this race. …

#137 - "I probably shouldn't be alive" Alyson told me. She's made peace with her turbulent and near deadly past, but it took a lot of time, self …

#136 - Tony Nguyen has a story to tell in this week's episode. Tony tells us what happened during his race in this May's Western States race. Sometimes things don't go as planned and I know you'll want to hear every …

#135 - There would be no running races without volunteers. And now that races are coming back, it's time for us to switch into high gear and help …

#134 - Colin Turner spent a lot of his life wondering why his running wasn't fulfilling. It wasn't enjoyable. Being an educator, he went back to the …

#133 - Pamela Maunsell, or the Hip Fairy, as she's known on Twitter, has worked to put together a valuable resource. The link for this is on my website: martharunstheworld.com If you have ever had any questions or want …

#132 - Stefan started his love of running with his dad. His love of trails and running shines in this week's episode as he talks all about Cocodona 250, Bigfoot and other really tough races. You'll be impressed by …

#131 - This week, we're in the midst of the Badwater 135 race! It's fun to see it back in action, after having 2020 off, like everything else. Hear …

#130 - The website Podium Runner is a great running website. I consider it one of a runner's best resources. This is in part due to Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Beverly's hard work and diligence. He and his staff continue …

#129 - Training coach and author Matt Schifferle has spent a lot of time creating efficient and effective workout routines. He doesn't believe in wasting time on exercises that don't matter and neither do I. That's why …

#128 - Michele Hartwig is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She's also one of the most organized and best planners. She has to be, being a race director and host of The Dirt Trailrunner Podcast. In this week's …

#127 - We all have hurdles in our lives. Sometimes those hurdles seem overwhelming. Writer and ultrarunner Miriam Gilbert has plenty of her own, but …

#126 - The best decision I ever made was to embrace sobriety. For too long I drank, a lot. It affected everything I did and if I had continued down that dark tunnel I might not be here today. In this week's episode, I …

#125 - R2R2R or R3 is running the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim, usually starting at the South Rim to the North Rim and back to the South. Although it can be started at the North as well. I discovered Pete Peterson …

#124 - Most runners will get an injury eventually. How we deal with it will determine how soon we'll be back running. Brian Scott is an expert in injuries, keeping us healthy so we don't have to get that inevitable …

#123 - Tucked away in the quiet residential neighborhood of Mill Valley is a trail of familiarity to trail runners. The Dipsea Trail is known as home …

#122 - When looking for new podcasts one day, I came across the Adventure Sports Podcast. This well-established show, hosted by Mason Gravley showcases epic adventurers who push the limits in their sports. One week, …

#121 - Ultrarunner and author Cory Reese joins MRTW to talk about running, eating, his toughest races and his new book Stronger Than the Dark. With his usual wit and humor, Cory gets to the heart of running and why …

#120 - Way way back when I started the podcast, I released a very popular episode Beginning Running. It's been about two years, so I thought it was …

#119 - Ben Shirley is a busy man. He's a composer, musician, clean and sober, runner and grateful for every day. He's one of the co-stars of the …

#118 - Have you ever experience the euphoria following a long run? That feeling as if you could dance on air? On the flip side, have you felt so …

#117 - "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

In this week's episode, I talk about Steve Prefontaine, his short life and why I think he's the greatest runner American has ever produced. Links …

#116 - Matt gives us an inside look at race photography. If you ask him why does it seem like the photographers always catch you at the worst times, well, he might tell you it's by design, because that's when you're at …

#115 - Being an independent thinker means not sharing the same opinions as the crowd. In this week's episode, I share a couple adverse opinions I have as they relate to running. The first has to do with influencers. …

#114 - Jim Pacelli 's life even after Covid is busy. He works long hours and always finds time to run. And it's been like this since he discovered …

#113 - Many of us may run the opposite direction when faced with a treadmill, but elite runner Chris Wehrman and RunBetter are out to change that! The app RunBetter, on IOS and Play Store, can make treadmills more …

#112 - Or how to prepare so they don't go wrong. A little preparation goes a long ways to keep having fun. Long trail runs take a little prep work but it's worth it! In this week's episode, I help give you help to stay …

#111 - Being fit for running is important, but being fit for every day life is even more important! Being able to step out of the shower, reach for that jar of pickles on a tall shelf or play with your kids is just as …

#110 - As part of the Dynamic Duo of Jen & Anthony Bailey, aka: Run for Grace, Anthony has done a lot of good through running. But that wasn't always the case. Today, he talks about how he found his way through …

#109 - I continue with more running food you can make from the first episode I did a while ago. In this Part 2, I talk about chia seeds and crepes! The recipes for these yummy foods are on the website …

#108 - Who do you look up to for motivation in running? Terry Fox is the first person I think of. If you're a Canadian you know all about about. There isn't a Canadian alive who doesn't know who Fox is, he is a greater …

#107 - There were a lot of great challenges that running race companies concocted to keep us runners active and engaged through 2020. One of them was through Coastal Trail Runs. it was the 100/30 Challenge. We runners …

#106 - Every once in a while, I come across a terrific story online that I must share. It was in this way that I knew I wanted to have Carol …

#105 - In 2019 I started MRTW as a place where I could share my love of running. It's blossomed into something I couldn't have ever imagined! So many …

#104 - Jen Bailey can't help but inspire us. She and husband Anthony Bailey own and tirelessly manage Run for Grace, a non-profit that raises money in their neighborhood to stop homelessness and other worthy causes. …

#103 - Hilary Spires' resume is remarkable. She started in college hockey and then in the NWHL eventually finding her place in running. She now …

#102 - 2020 was a dumpster fire in many ways, but it will also stand out as a year when many runners chose to use as a time to break records. FKTs fell like houses of cards. I go over this and things we might look …

#101 - In the MRTW special Christmas episode, I look back at the 1980s and why it was such a big impact on running. I browse through a December 1980 edition of Runner's World, back when it was a great magazine as well, …

#100 - Wow, 100!!! I'm filled with gratitude that my little podcast is going strong! Thank you Everyone! Thank you to my friend and co-podcaster, …

#99 - It's time for my annual Christmas gift show! This year, I'm focusing on more meaningful, less expensive gifts. The links talked about will be …

#98 - We never know what others are going through. From the outside, they can appear successful, their careers are amazing, materially they have …

#97 - So our Turkey Trots have been cancelled. What else is new this year?? If you're looking for something new and different to do this year, I'm here to help! I give you a few suggestions of things to do with the …

#96 - With a little forethought, we can guide our way past and around those holiday gutbombs and still have a great time! This week, I give a few …

#95 - If 2020 has you down, you can always plan a running retreat for 2021! Run Wild Retreats has some great offerings, exclusively for women. I talk to the owner and founder, Elinor Fish about some of the incredible …

#94 - Of course we do! We overshare all the time! This is a light-hearted look at all the subjects that we runners probably should NOT overshare. In …

#93 - The three trails covered today are spooky, creepy and may introduce you to a newly discovered species! These places have a history that will make your shiver and look twice as you listen! The trails in this …

#92 - The pre-teen ages for girls is a critical time. Many feel left out and don't have many friends. Girls On the Run helps these girls find a place of their own through running. Girls on the Run of the Bay Area …

#91 - We find inspiration in many places. I love watching the top runners battle the elements and their own wills to finish strong. But I also love hearing stories of every day runners who battled through intense and …

#90 - Mindful running is big business. It's popular because it works. Understanding what our bodies and minds are doing while running helps us be …

#89 - In the Summer, 2020 issue of Eat Clean, Run Dirty, Maggie Olson wrote a great article "How to Fund Your Running Habit". She talks about it this week and helps us become more money-wise. Focus on what's important …

#88 - 2020 is the food of your nightmares. For me, it would be beets ANYTHING! If you hate pineapple on pizza, then that's yours! This year certainly …

#87 - Things have adjusted radically this year. Gym especially, were hard hit, Many are open, some are just opening now, but the question remains: will gyms change to fit the times? Will patrons go back to the gyms? 

I …

#86 - In 1938, the Downtown Association in San Francisco created an ad campaign to attract tourists that has become a fascinating feature in the city. The San Francisco 49-Mile Scenic Drive is a cruise around some of …

#85 - San Francisco has 220 city parks. There is a lot of open space to help city dwellers get some fresh air and elbow room. The Presidio is a large block of land on the north end of the city. Today, we talk all things …

#84 - Brodie Sharpe is a busy physiotherapist! He loves running so much that he made it his life's work, through his business: Breakthrough Running Clinic and his podcast The Run Smarter Podcast. In this week's episode, …

#83 - FKT (Fastest Known Time): in the ultrarunning community is big, really big. Coree Aussem-Woltering's record-breaking finish of the Ice Age …

#82 - You can complete a race without running it! Beth Hepfner is here to talk about her spectacular weight loss and her journey to wellness through …

#81 - As Director of Volunteer & Community Planning of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Kyle Robidoux works …

#80 - Steve is a running sage! He shares some of his infinite wisdom to help keep us running for years to come. He also lets us know what's going on with his own podcast RunBuzz and Pace Builders Running! 

All …

#79 - There are a lot of challenges out there right now. Few of them are as encompassing or family-friendly as the 52-Hike Challenge. In this week's episode, I talk to co-founder Karla Amador about the 52-Hike …

#78 - Sean McDaniel has spent many years with dogs. On his podcast The Dog's Way Podcast, he helps listeners with a different subject each week. I guarantee you will learn something this week, whether you own a dog or …

#77 - You ever reach into your vest and pull out another packet of goo and say to yourself "Argh! I can handle another one!" I sure have, so I …

#76 - In his book "Lessons Learned on the Run", trial attorney and lifelong runner David Kempston tackles the many questions and thoughts many of us runners have shared. Is there such a thing as good running weather? …

#75 - Nothing beats a run on a beautiful trail. The scenery, the challenge and being away from the stress of civilization is one of the best ways to …

#74 - in 2005 I made the most important decision of my life. Without my sobriety, nothing else in my life worthwhile would happen. I can't imagine …

#73 - Behavioral Science is a fascinating study. I talk about it today with Dr. Kurt Nelson. Instead of narrowing the focus strictly on running, we take an overview on all of life as it is right now.

For all of Kurt's …

#72 - Ultrarunning Magazine Editor May Clark joins me this week as we talk about the great magazine. There has been a lot of changes and the magazine as been able to move fluidly with them. 

For all links and …

#71 - Liza Howard comes from an army family and a while ago, she decided that the best way she could give back to the community would be to set up …

#70 - Our races, those great gatherings of runners are temporarily gone. Some of us are replacing them with virtual races and for a while, those are fun. I talk about the rise of virtuals and mention a few that look …

#69 - Robert Rhodes is a busy guy. He is owner and race director of Bay Trailrunners. He distributes the Trail In Motion trail running film fest in Northern California, he is a photographer and a lifelong metalhead. I …

#68 - Georgie Fear has an excellent podcast. She is also a Registered Dietitian, sports nutrition specialist, author and athlete. She joins me this week to talk about healthy and unhealthy eating, her show and her …

#67 - Running race companies were hit hard because of Covid-19. I give a few reports of what some race companies are doing and hope this gives a bright headlamp to guide us through to the end of this dark tunnel. We …

#66 - Walter sets high goals and jumps far above them. He works hard and it pays off in some incredible mileage. I spoke with him a few weeks ago about his amazing record-breaking achievement. And just wait until you …

#65 - Bruce and I did cross interviews on each others' shows. It was a lot of fun! Bruce has a great show all about and for regular runners. He's …

#64 - All of our races are cancelled right now. If we are fortunate, we've been given the choice to do them as virtual races and are able to get out there and race by ourselves. I talk about how my latest 10k served as …

#63 - If you've been listening to running podcast for any amount of time, you know about this podcast. Eric was on the forefront of running podcasts. Long before most of us were doing, he was publishing his superb …

#62 - Millions of people worldwide are afflicted with the disease migraine. It not only afflicts runners, but it interrupts and sometimes destroys every day tasks usually taken for granted. Katie MacDonald works …

#61 - In this week's episode, I give my thoughts about the global pandemic and how it's affecting races. We're all having races canceled, plans changed or curtailed at the last minute. But we can still run! But, can we …

#60 - Ragnar Relay Races are a phenomenon! They are so popular and gaining even more popularity. I wanted to dedicated an episode to finding out what …

#59 - In this week's episode, I give two great race reviews as well as talk about Coastal Trail Runs annual awards lunch. I feel it's important to support local races and race companies. Local races support our …

#58 - Ridge Trail Council Board Vice Chair member Luana Espana joins me today to talk about that wonderful ring we have around the San Francisco Bay …

#57 - I could have titled this episode why holding for Tech Support is harder than going across country in a covered wagon. HAHA! I strive to publish …

#56 - Thousands of people all over the world maintain running streaks. If you run every day for more than a year, you're a streaker. That is true dedication to the sport you love. Mark Washburne is President of the …

#55 - I love cookbooks! I really love cookbooks that I can put to use in my running life. That's why I was super excited to talk to Registered Dietitian Matthew Kadey about his book Rocket Fuel. This is a great book and …

#54 - We all eventually find ourselves in one....a rut. One day, we wake up and find that our running has become a chore instead of fun. In this week's episode, I give many ideas how to switch it up and make it …

#53 - I know you're going to have fun listening to Nathan as he talks about Adventure Dog! Nathan has produced his dog-focused podcast since last spring and it's one of the best out there. It's all things doggos! Each …

#52 - Inspiration is all around us. Just look and you'll find it. Tony Nguyen will inspire you. If you think you don't have time to get your runs in …

#51 - You should be proud of what you do in running, regardless of distance or race, or even if you race! Love every step you take, even if there are …

#50 - Wow! I reached Episode 50!! This is indeed a celebratory episode as I cover not only past episodes of Martha Runs the World, but the year 2019 …

#49 - Self acceptance. It's such an easy concept and so difficult to attain. Life Coach and author Michelle Kuei joins us today to talk about finding …

#48 - Daniel Gallo calls himself a perfectionist in everything he does. He admits that sometimes he gets obsessed about the tasks he performs. He always wants to be the best. In his life it hasn't always been easy to …

#47 - You're out on your run and suddenly you wish you had a device that hasn't been invented yet! Today's episode is about that! I'm asking Running Santa for things that either haven't been invented or have been …

#46 - The Back of the Pack is where the party is! That's what we slower runners like to tell the faster runners. Sometimes we're the forgotten runners, so I wanted to share some love to my fellow slower runners in this …

#45 - Author and ultrarunner Brian Burk is back with us! He talks about his latest book Unfinished, his latest pursuits and what he looks forwards to …

#44 - Greg Potter knows a lot about sleep. He's studied it for years and he shares a bit of his wisdom with us in this week's episode. He understands …

#43 - Avoiding injury in running has everything to do with form. Physical Therapist, trainer and podcast host Brianne Showman joins me to talk about form and what we can do to keep running a long time!

For all …

#42 - It won't be long until we're surrounded with the drowning choruses of Christmas music and get clogged in the seasonal traffic. But that doesn't …

#41 - This is our first special Halloween episode! I bring you 3 different trails in the US, all of which have some history of hauntings, paranormal activity and a strange and terrible past! And they're great places to …

#40 - In this week's episode I go over what I think are the top 10 running movies. Since this is such a subjective list, I give my reasons why. Do you have a movie that didn't make the list? Email me and let me know …

#39 - Thanksgiving Day is the biggest race day in the US. The San Francisco Turkey Trot is in its 17th year and Race Director Steve Woo joins me in talking about the race's history and ups and downs. I give a little …

#38 - Podiatrist Dr Christopher Segler knows your feet better than you. He also runs, so he knows all the foot problems runners experience. He is a vast resource of knowledge when it comes to common or not-so-common …

#37 - As the summer fades into Autumn, so does the light fade into shadows. It's that time of year when every runner gets out their nighttime running gear and makes sure that everything still works, the batteries and …

#36 - The Marin Headlands is minutes from San Francisco, yet is seems a world away. It is a wild escape for those who crave the natural outdoors as an antidote to a noisy and crowded urban environment. It is also home …

#35 - There's not many places in the world Ray hasn't run, at least twice or three or four or five times! He's run a 135 mile race in Brazil five times. He's run in Nepal and New Zealand and I'll let him tell you how …

#34 - Road marathons are popular. They entice us to go farther than we thought we could. But some of the larger ones are getting so popular that no …

#33 - Lisa DeVona works hard at everything she does. Her running is proof at the extra effort she puts in. She ran Badwater 135 this year, one of the …

#32 - Finding one's place in the running world takes time and often, a lot of work. Many people find that running is a great way to discover themselves again. Steve Snyder is a staple in the San Francisco running …

#31 - Since I started this podcast I've met some amazing people that I knew I had to have on. Melinda Howard is one of them. She has enormous drive …

#30 - The Coastal Trail Runs Crystal Springs Trail races take place in Huddart State Park, a magnificent place just south of San Francisco. It's one of my very favorite places to run. I review my race and then I …

#29 - Ken Michal has been running ultras a long time. He's also been podcasting a long time. Running Stupid has been up and running for over 10 …

#28 - David Roche is first and foremost a top notch running coach. He couldn't be more proud that one of his students, Clare Gallagher, won Western …

#27 - Stephanie Hurtado is a runner of force. She tackles ultras and stage races like nobody's business, all while maintaining a full time job, kids …

#26 - Single Track podcast with Mathias Eichler and Douglas Scott has been on the running scene since April of last year. Each week, the two trail runners spend an hour or so talking about running, trails, and all …

#25 - David Castro of Southern Florida had a rough start in life. But it didn't stop him from rising from the depths and reaching an incredible goal. I talk to him in this week's episode about how he fought off his …

#24 - Northern California is mostly wild lands. Much of the area is forested with great trails that are seldom used. This was the inaugural year of the Shasta Gateway 50m/50k/30k/10k. I finished the 50k and it was the …

#23 - Most regular runners don't think about hiring a running coach, but I'm giving you something to think about! Running coaches are great for us …

#22 - Distance running isn't only about running, it's also about getting our nutrition while we run down. The miles we cover require energy and our bodies are engines that require fuel to keep going. Nutrition …

#21 - Do you get super nervous on race day? Does it stop you from racing? You're not alone. It affects many racers and there are things that can be …

#20 - It's that time of year! Warm weather is here and running in warmer weather is all about preparation. I give you some help to be prepared for the warmer days to come. I also let you know that all the hard work …

#19 - The San Francisco Bay Area is known for having the most open space for such a large populated area in the US. We're only minutes away from some …

#18 - Rob Nadeau and I talk about our upcoming 50K the Shasta Trail Race Gateway, in which we come to the startling realization that we'll be climbing some big mountain trails and discuss what training has been like and …

#17 - They say the 60s are the new 30s or the 70s are the new 40s or....I think what they're trying to say is that we all get older but that …

#16 - Have you wanted to run trails but didn't know how to start? Does the thought of running trail intimidate you somehow? Have no fear! I'm here to answer your questions! This week, I give you all the info you'll need …

#15 - Runners love to travel. We love to pick out a race and plan trips around that race. If we don't do that, we love getting our runs in while we're on vacation. In Episode 15, I give ideas for both, by speaking to …

#14 - No other sport there is brings people together like running. Runners can be found on all continents, all countries. I speak with two runners, from opposite sides of the globe, who even though have different lives, …

#13 - In this episode, I give my race report for the 2019 San Francisco Rock & Roll Half Marathon as well as a bonus section at the end on …

#12 - It is human nature to run from our fears. But this stops us from living our lives to their fullest. Fear is healthy in some cases. Flight may …

#11 - What do we do when we're injured? Do we shrug it off and hope for the best? Do we stick to our race? Or do we defer and seek out help? Unfortunately, too many of us do not get the help we need through physical …

#10 - Running is the most awesomost sport there is! I want to help you learn to run. So I provide some easy to follow guidelines to get you started. …

#9 - Sometimes, the most horrific events happen when we least expect. In 2018, the Carr Fire burn hundreds of thousands of acres of forest land and over a thousand homes in the Redding area of Northern California. Ryan …

#8 - Healthy eating and weight control are huge part of the running equation. What we eat affects how we run. Sure, we may be able to get away with …

#7 - There has never been a time in history when we runners had so much information within our reach. But it can be overwhelming. There are tons of running and fitness podcasts to choose from for runners. One of the …

#6 - Ultrarunner and author Brian Burk joins me this week for a revealing and stimulation interview about all things running, writing and Leadville! …

#5 - Runners love running, it's our favorite thing. But most of us have to do more to keep our bodies strong enough to stay out on the road and trail injury-free. To help you accomplish this, MRTW gives some advice how …

#4 - Do you have a training plan for your next race or do you just wing it? Do you find one online or make your own? Do you spend hours setting it up, changing it and re-changing it? Do you have one goal you want to …

#3 - Life is a balancing act, so is running. There are wonderful things about running and there are not so wonderful. I go over a few of what I love …

#2 - Let's talk about being prepared for nasty winter weather! Dressing properly and taking a few precautions can make a world of difference in our run and might even make it really fun! I also discuss motivation and …

#1 - The first episode in a new podcast that takes a new look at one of the world's most popular sports. MRTW is honest, direct and sometimes …