Martha Runs The World Podcast

#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 been doing it quite a while and has such a friendly, easy-going way that talking to him was sitting down having coffee with a friend! I think you'll enjoy his running tales! Please check out Bruce's podcast as well. All the information is on my website: www.martharunstheworld.com For questions, comments or any ideas for future episodes, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 more of a healing race for me than anything and I explain why. In the second half, I give some continuing information on strength training, and much of it you can do at home, no weights needed! I'm not going to bombard you with Coronavirus episodes, there are enough of those out there and to be honest, when it's all over, you won't want to hear them again, so I'm trying to go light on them, giving enough information as needed, but not going overboard. For all information and to get in touch with me, the website is www.martharunstheworld.com and me email is martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 program. I consider URP to be one of the best. He works hard to make it that way and it shows. Even if you aren't an ultrarunner or even a trail runner, you should listen to it because the stories are human stories, and we can all relate to the energy of the human spirit. For all contact information, please go to our website www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me with comments questions or any future show suggestions, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 tirelessly with Miles for Migraine to try to change this. In this week's episode, we talk about the organization and the great work it does. If you know anyone who suffers from migraine, even if they're not runners, this is the episode for them. For the link for Miles for Migraine please go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 find toilet paper? And are we washing our hands??? For all the information, go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions and any suggestions for future shows, email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 they are and how they work and who better to talk about Ragnar with than with Annette, who knows more about them than anyone I know! Annette explains all about Ragnar's inner workings and how she got started running them. She explains how one can get started and why they might be the running event for you! For the link to Ragnar races please go to the MRTW website at www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any questions, comment or suggestions for future show ideas, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 communities and sometimes it's their biggest annual fundraiser. Also, trail race companies who give back to their most supportive runners are not only showing their appreciation but can lift the spirits of those who may never cross the finish line first. For all information from today's episode, please visit the website at www.martharunstheworld.com for any comments or future episode suggestions, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 Area! Find out how it started, how close it is to completion and why you should go out and run, hike, walk or cycle part of it! This is a fun episode and I know you'll learn as much as I did! Luana is a wealth of information and lots of fun to talk to!For all the deets and more, check out the MRTW website at www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me with comments, questions or with suggestions for future shows, email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 episodes on time and sometimes I have to deal with technical issues that can only be solved by talking with Dell tech support for over an hour. So, when I recorded this episode, I was a bit frazzled. That's a bit of detail, I know, but it is all part of life. As is races. I talk about the Coastal Trail Runs 5 mile race I did and I celebrate every runner's choice to run what they want. Also in this episode is my January Whole30 experiment thoughts. I learned a lot from it and I'm glad I did it. Although almond milk is no substitute for half and half in coffee. Just saying. If you have comments or future show ideas, please get in touch with me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com if you want to check out the show notes or any past shows or links for Patreon or anything else, please go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.comMartha Runs the World webs

#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 International Running Streak Association and talks to us today about the group, how he maintains his own very long running streak and how you too can start one if you want! For all links on this website or to contribute to Patreon, go to www.martharunstheworld.com to comment or make suggestions on future shows, email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 talking about the recipes and Matthew's life was fascinating. I know you'll enjoy it too! For all the information about Matthew, his writing and Rocket Fuel, please see the MRTW website at www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me with comments or ideas for future episodes, email me to martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 enjoyable. The cold weather of winter doesn't help either, so I take that into consideration. All of the links for the information discussed on this show are available on the website at www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to contact me with comments, questions or future show ideas, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmx.com

#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 episode focuses on a dog and their people parent and we talk about some of the stories and how he goes about finding them. Some of the dogs trail run, others hike, canoe, but they all have fascinating stories! You and your doggo will love it! For all information from the show, please visit the Martha Runs the World website at www.martharunstheworld.com to share a comment or a suggestion for a future episode, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 regularly, Tony might help inspire you to find some time. His tale of working his way into good health is remarkable. So, prepare to be inspired, to laugh and next time you do a race in the San Francisco Bay Area, look for Tony, you will want to meet him. For more information about Endorphin Dude or more about Martha Runs the World, check out the website at www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me with comments or future show suggestions, email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 those who take many more than you. Know that you are doing what you wish to do. You are enough! That is my message to every runner out there from ultra Monster to 5K Fanatic to Park Run Regular to Trail Run Casual. Do what you love and that is the ultimate prize! Too much of the time we are bombarded by memes and motivational posters telling us to do more, more, more! But it doesn't have to be that way. Be happy in the run you are in and that's all you need. Also, I talk about my adventures in the SF New Year One Day race that didn't turn out the way I planned, but I had a great time anyway! Happy New Year!I want to give a shout out to our first sponsor Coastal Trail Runs! You are awesome! For all past shows and information, please go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me with comments or ideas for upcoming shows, email me to

#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 as a whole! I've put together a sample clip recording of some great memorial interviews from earlier shows. I hope you enjoy it. I also talk about a few emotional, meaningful moments, as well as give a few hints of what's in store in 2020! For all show information, check out the website at www.martharunstheworld.com for any comments, or future show ideas, contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 happiness and acceptance while she shares her own difficult but fulfilling journey. For all show links, including all of Michelle's links, go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.com for any comments or suggestions for future topics, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 just make it through. Perhaps that's what's given him the roaring fire driving him to always do better, but whatever it is, it's catching! I think you'll enjoy his story to become a great ultra-runner, father and husband. To see more inspirational stories, please go to the website at www.martharunstheworld.com to send me a message or make a suggestion for a future show, please contact me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 discontinued and we wish we could still purchase. MRTW listeners give their suggestions as well, plus I list some great, inexpensive gifts for the runners in your life! If you have any ideas that aren't mentioned you can check out the website at www.martharunstheworld.com or you can email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com and let me know! 

#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 episode. I also have a quick rundown on this years SF Turkey Trot as well as some interviews with my fellow runners! For more pictures and information, check out the website at www.martharunstheworld.com and to contact me with comments or with future slow ideas, email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com