Martha Runs The World Podcast

#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 Presidio with Diana Simmons, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Presidio Trust. For all information regarding this episode, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have comments, questions or ideas for future shows, please contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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, he helps us maintain back and shoulder strength, as well as dispel some arthritis myths! For all of Brodie's information, please go to our website: martharunstheworld@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments or ideas for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#83 - FKT (Fastest Known Time): in the ultrarunning community is big, really big. Coree Aussem-Woltering's record-breaking finish of the Ice Age trail in Wisconsin was not only awe-inspiring but filled with many moments when he could have given up. He talks about them and much more, including the Eco Challenge Fiji in this week's episode. You will be inspired to give more in your next runs! For all of the information discussed in this week's episode, go to: www.martharunstheworld.com to comment, for questions or future show ideas, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 walking races! She's walked hundreds of races and had a blast doing it. It's such a delight to talk to incredible people like Beth, I know she'll inspire you as she has me! For more information and the links we talked about on the show, please visit the MRTW website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or future show suggestions, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#81 - As Director of Volunteer & Community Planning of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Kyle Robidoux works tirelessly to make sure visually impaired runners have the sighted guides they need on their runs. And as a visually impaired runner himself, he knows personally how important this his. In this week's episode he tells us all about the program and what goes into being a sighted guide. I'm in constant awe of how wonderful our running community is! All of the information for United In Stride is on the MRTW website at: www.martharunstheworld.com of you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future show ideas, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 information for Steve is on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please get in touch at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 Challenge, a year-long promise to go for one hike a week. It's more than a challenge, it's a life-changing metamorphosis into discovering the great outdoors. For all information about the 52-Hike Challenge, please go to: www.martharunstheworld.com for any comments, questions or suggestions for future show ideas, please contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#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 have encountered dogs or your run, you will enjoy hearing from Sean and his many years of expertise. For all of Sean's information, go to the MRTW website www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 decided to make a lot of the food I take on my long runs. In this week's episode, I share some food ideas with you so you can have cool and unique foods to enjoy and not get taste fatigue. Because on those long mile, it happens. For more information on the recipes I shared with you, go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have ideas that I didn't cover, or if you have comments or questions, please get in touch with me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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? Motivation? Goals? He tells us about his thoughts and opinions on his book and what drove him to wrote it.For all information about his book and all things related to MRTW, please visit the website at www.martharunstheworld.com For questions, comments or future show suggestions, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 clear one's mind and get a great workout. There are some things to consider and a few steps to plan before you go out the door. I help break those down and get you prepared for a really good time on the trails! For all links and info mentioned in this episode, please consult the show notes on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions and future show ideas, please contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 where I'd if I didn't stop drinking. When I think of the BIG moments in my life, choosing sobriety ranks Number One. In this week's episode, I talk about my life, how I got to this point and how running played a part i my past and present life. For all information, please go to my website at www.martharunstheworld.com for any questions, comments or future show ideas, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 information and for all MRTW's info, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 information, please go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.comIf you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 the trail running camp Band of Runners. Years later, this camp has helped many vets and Gold Star family members find the joy that is on the trails. She joins me this week talk about the camp and about her own running journey.For more info on the group and anything else mentioned in the episode, please visit the MRTW website at www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or suggestions on future shows, please contact mt at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 like fun. I also go into how both road and trail races will need to change to meet the new demands of the future once things are open again. For all the information about MRTW, please visit the website at: martharunstheworld.com to comment, for questions or to suggest an idea for a future show, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 talk to him about his running, his race company and all his side projects as well as the future state of race companies in this week's episode. For all information mentioned on the show, please go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions and suggestions for future shows, please contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 writing. She is interesting and knowledgeable and makes what could be an uncomfortable subject engaging. All Georgie's contact information will be on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or any future show suggestions, please get in touch with me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 need to support our races. If the race companies you like are doing virtual races and you can afford to do one, please do so! Let's do everything we can to help out each other. I also give some exercises to do to help with balance on the road and trail. Once in a while falls happen, but if you find yourself falling a lot and you aren't sure why, maybe these will help. And lastly, I review the ONLY soft-sided bottle I've found that I like! For all information on everything I've covered today, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 hear his 2021 goal! For all information about Martha Runs the World and the link to Walter's Google spreadsheet, go to the MRTW website www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com