Martha Runs The World Podcast

#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 talk about my drinking and sobriety and what it means in my running, my history and my life today. For all subjects talked about today, including the running news in Tales From the Trail, please go to my website: martharunstheworld.com to contact me, especially if you need help and want to be clean & sober, you can email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 through a video he posted of his R3 in a running group and after looking at more of his videos, I wanted to have him on the show. His story is familial yet fascinating and will definitely inspire you to get out and create your own running adventure! For all information about Pete and everything talked about in Tales From the Trail, please go to the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 injury in the first place. Wouldn't that be great?? He's also the host of a great podcast: The Injured List, where he talks to those professionals who help keep athletes healthy. Also, in Tales of the Trail, I talk about the horrific ultrarunning tragedy in China and how it could have been avoided. All information and links are found at: www.martharunstheworld.com to send me comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com   

#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 to America's oldest trail race. The history and lore of this race is told far and wide and contributes it's popularity as well. Learn about the race and the trail itself and why, if you're visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, you must put this on your To Do List.All links for this episode, including those for Tales from the Trail are on the podcast website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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, he'll have an athlete who canoed in South America, only to be shot and had to find his way to safety. The next week, he'll talk to a couple who backpacked the Pacific Crest Trail during the Covid-19 lockdown. It's the kind of show where every week is truly an adventure. Also in this show is this week's Tales of the Trail and some really great positive news! All information and links mentioned can be found on the show website: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions and future show suggestions, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 family and friends and running matters! Also, be sure to listen to the newest segment at the end of the episode: Tales on the Trail! I bring a news story of the week from the running world! This week, I talk about new ultrarace out of Arizona! For all information and links, visit our website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments, questions and ideas for future episodes, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 time to update it and add a few things that I didn't include in the first one. Even if you've been running for a while, this may help you polish up your running game. Let your beginning running friends know about it as well! For all info about MRTW, check out the website: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 documentary film Skid Row Marathon and talks about that and more in this week's episode. He's an integral part of Street Symphony in Skid Row, Los Angeles, who help musicians in the area get heard. I'll provide a link for one of his pieces, it's really good! He tells us what he's up to these days, including working on current television music tracks, and more! For all of Ben's info and links, please go to: www.martharunstheworld.com for any comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 disappointed in a race that you wanted to hide in a corner for days? I take a deep dive into the science behind why we feel the way we do in these two extremes. So, get your notepads and pencils out! It's Science Day! For all the information, please check out the website: www.martharunstheworld.com For any comments, questions and ideas for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 and info are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com For comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 your most struggling, giving your most effort. He also shares some of his most harrowing shooting sites, including filming during a lightening storm, while trying to take care of an aide station, while filming, during a lightening storm, after hiking 30 kilometers in. Yeah, he does that. You won't look at race photography the same again and you'll never pass another photographer on the course without thanking them! All Matt's info will be on the website at www.martharunstheworld.com For any comments, questions or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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. When did this group of not important people suddenly become important to runners? The second is the adoration of a handful of ultrarunners at the expense of others. I have a few more thoughts as well. I know that you, as MRTW listeners and being independent thinkers yourselves will appreciate where I go this week. Take a listen! For information on everything in this episode, including the website for the documentary Kaila and Rob Rhodes GoFundMe page, go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 his favorite sport. When I would pass the time at Fillmore shows, Jim and I would talk about running, but his races or mine and his enthusiasm never wavered. His tales of NYC and DC, as well as travels to LA are fascinating and I know you'll love hearing all about them.For all info, check out the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comment, questions and ideas for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 exciting (I know, but it's true), by giving us race courses from all over the world. You can run the London Marathon one week and Big Sur the next if you want. Chris has a fascinating running history as well that he shares with us this week. For all info about RunBetter and a link to contribute to the GoFundMe site for the Rob Rhodes fights cancer site, please visit: www.martharunstheworld.com to send comments, questions and suggestions for future shows, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 happy and healthy on the trails! All links and information is on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 important as being able to run on a trail. In this week's episode, I give you some exercises to help you improve your balance and every day strength so that you can continue to do the things you love! For examples, links and all information for this week's episode, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com To contact me, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 running and learned self esteem and good health in the process. If you recognize the name Jen Bailey, you probably remember that she was in the previous show Runners Come in All Sizes (Episode 104). Find out and be be inspired by his story of rebirth and recovery! All links and information are found on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com Please email me with any comments, questions or suggestions for future shows: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

#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 www.martharunstheworld.com And don't miss my rant about MLMs at the end of the episode! You can get in touch with me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 hero than even Wayne Gretzky, The Great One there. And with good reason. In the cold and dark of winter, it's good to hear about those heroes in history who blazed trails no one had before. Who were not afraid to go it alone. Who knew that failure might happen, but did it anyway. Terry Fox will forever remain one of the mightiest in running. For all links used in this episode and for more information about the Terry Fox Foundation, 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

#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 had to finish 100 miles in 30 days and we'd receive a medal for every 100 miles we finished. Some of us we more than happy to get 100 miles done every month. But there were a few who went over and above. The runner who did the most was Adwait Samant, who blew everyone else out of the water! I was so impressed with his miles total that I knew I wanted him on the show. And he did not disappoint. His story is compelling and inspiring! For all info on this show, including one of Adwait's totals charts, please go to the website: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any comments, questions or suggestions for future show ideas, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com