Martha Runs the World Podcast
A podcast with an honest and open look at running, fitness and all things health-related with a bit of humor thrown in.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Running While Female
#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! A…
Bootleg Boogie Race & My Vacation!
#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…
The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Kenyan Runners
#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, K…
Be 100% Prepared For Your Race!
#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 ma…
My 2024 Plans
#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 crus…
Five Years! Plus, It's OK to Not Be OK
#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, especiall…
Take Care of Your Feet!
#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 wil…
Fear of FOMO!
#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 ab…
When You Need to Switch Up Your Goals!
#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…
Sh*t Happens!
#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…
Strength Training FOR Runners!
#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…
The Over-Commercialization of Trail Races - And What We Can Do About It!
#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…
San Francisco Turkey Trot 2023 and Great Gifts for Runners!
#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…
Eat Healthy This Holiday Season!
#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 …
What Really Happened During the Golden Gate Half Marathon & Cold Weather Running!
#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 th…
Celeste Yvonne - Running and the Myth of the Mommy Wine Culture
#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 …
The New York City Marathon Episode!
#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 Novem…
Haunted Running Trails - Europe!
#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 …
All About Treadmills!!!
#248 - Do you like treadmills? Do you run on a treadmill out of necessity? Do you want to run on run? Or do you avoid them like the plague? Maybe you want to run on one, but are intimid…
Dr Cindy Howard - Positively Altered
#247 - Dr Cindy Howard has quite a long resume. She is a board-certified chiropractor, nutritionist, speaker, runner and has been a dancer and power lifter! But she's also faced adversi…