Martha Runs The World Podcast

#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 out the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly of running shoes! Let's have fun talking about one of our favorite subjects! Also, don't miss Tales of the Trail when I do a wrap up of last week's Cocodona 250 2022 race! It was pretty spectacular! All information talked about can be found at: https://www.martharunstheworld.com/To send a race report to Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 reading this monumental book, I was so delighted when she agreed to be on the show! This week, she talks about her book and her life as a Zen Buddhist monk. Her approach to running is so refreshing, soul affirming and eye-opening, tat after you hear her this week, you'll want to buy her book! All links mentioned this week are on the show website:https://www.martharunstheworld.com/To submit a race report, please email the details at:martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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 loop and lots of fun! This week, I talk about two styles of timed races, the history and why you should try one at least once. I can almost promise you that you'll want to do more! For all information please visit the website:https://www.martharunstheworld.com/If you have a race you want me to feature on Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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. She talks about the in this weeks episode. As runners, we're used to dealing with pain. But there's a difference between the temporary pain of a race or training run and the constant pain from a disease, illness or medical condition. Fran helps give us suggestions and ways to helps with this pain, as well as inspiration to start our own journeys living pain free. I know that you will be inspired as I am from her hard work and determination! We can do this!So all of Fran's information, please visit the show website at:https://www.martharunstheworld.com/If you have a race report you want to be included in Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#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 difficult every year. No other race has the history, the legends and the drama of Boston. To honor the 2022 Boston Marathon, this week is all about this legendary race. If you are running Boston this year, email me and tell me about it. I would love to share it in Tales of the Trail! Email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com I also talk about my race this past weekend and how good it feels to be back running!For all information talked about on the show, please go to the show website at: https://www.martharunstheworld.com/

#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 a meager childhood led to a bountiful, loving adulthood, filled with giving to others to help them in their lives. When you hear Dickie, you will be inspired! At the young age of 84, he is always thinking of others! And of the next race! All links, including where you can buy his book, How Running Saves Lives, please go to the website:  https://www.martharunstheworld.com/To send me your race report, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 disaster. I go over some of the concerns surrounding eating in running, as well as give information and resources to those looking for answers. Everything covered in this episode can be found on the website: https://www.martharunstheworld.com/

#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 that Richard Gallegos has. He talks about his journey into running, including his weight loss and his struggles. He talks about his incredible self-supported race across Florida, as well as some of his favorite races! You'll be inspired and awed. Also, keep listening to hear about my first running race since my surgery! I'm so excited to be back as a runner!!! For all information, please visit: www.martharunstheworld.com to send your very own race reports, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#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, there's five different kinds for you. If you only want a little padding, they are there for you. If you want a big difference between the drop from heel to toe, you got it, none, you got that too. But for the minimalist runner, there are only a few choices. Xero Shoes is one of those. Steven Shasen and his wife started the company out of the idea that running as close to the way humans ran for thousands of years is the best way. And he's here to tell us why. Whether you agree or disagree with him, it's great to learn how and why he started the company. Or, if you're like me, I knew very little about this type of running shoe, so I was very happy to learn why this is a very valid shoe choice for many! All links from the show are on the website, including all information about Xero shoes: www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to send me a race

#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 native moved to the cold northern Midwest. We also talk about the NHL, mainly the New York Rangers, because we're both avid fans! So, welcome to Hockey Talk! All information from this week's episode can be found on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to send me your race reports, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 runners today afraid to use this word? We runners should not be. We learn from failure and we can grow and become better runners by embracing our failures. I also talk about the quotes from a famous fitness influencer and motivator and why a lot of what he says isn't true. It's time to break away from unicorns and lollipops and know that in reality, we runners are way stronger! For all information about MRTW, or to become a Patreon patron, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com to submit a race for the Tales of the Trail race report, please send to the email at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com please send your name, the race name, race location, date of race and why it was great or not-so-great.  

#162 - Some say ultrarunning is 10% physical and 90% mental. Tammie Bennett helps runners get through any roadblocks they may have, not just in running, but in their lives. She's coached many runners, including a winning ultrarunner who was a past Martha Runs the World guest! Her wisdom and experience is so welcome and needed, as is her work with younger runners. All Tammie's information is on the website, as well as the information for the Jackpot Ultra Fest mentioned in Tales of the Trail! www.martharunstheworld.com to submit your race reports, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 be found on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com If you want to send a race report for Tales of the Trail, send an email to: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Please send your name, race name, date, location and why you liked it, or didn't like it.   

#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 hundreds of other great ultra races across the US you may have never heard of. This week's episode is about discovering twelve of them! I picked a cool one from a different state for each month of the year. I think it's important to support local race companies and this should help a little. Each race will have a link on the website so you can check it out yourself! I'll also be doing another episode in the future on international ultras, because there's plenty of those we should know more about! For all information, please go to: wwwmartharunstheworld.com if you want your race report read in Tales of the Trail, please email it: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Please send your name, the race name, the date, location and how it went. 

#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 setting. He's a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, Ted Talk speaker and knows a few things about successful goal setting and shares his knowledge with us this week! All of Glenn's information is on the podcast website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to send in a race report, and I would love it if you did, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Give me your name, the race name, date, location and why you liked it or didn't like it! 

#158 - Certified Massage Therapist Sam Visnic knows everything about the human neuromuscular system. It's his profession to seek out the troubling injury issues that others can't seem to fix. He talks about this in this week's episode. This is a whole world I'm not familiar with, so I thought it was be most interesting to learn about and I think you'll enjoy it too! For all information about Sam and everything we talked about today, please visit the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to send a race report to talk about in Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 from having a running podcast! For all information talked about in the episode, please visit the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com to send me your race reports, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#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 school and college, he chose a path that would keep him tuned into understanding the science behind sports and kinesiology. His work in all things physical fitness will inspire you as you go out on your runs and workouts! Don't miss the races I cover this week in Tales of the Trail, especially Across the Years, that have a 240 hour race! Yes, they do!!! For all information on Dr Parker and everything included this week, please visit the website: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have a race you would like included in Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#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 the website www.martharunstheworld.comI do have a couple corrections to make. The Flight Vectiv Guard Futurelight shoe (what a terrible name!!!) is from North Face, not Northbeach. I don't know why I said that! Also, The name of the article I talked about by Zoe Rom is New Year's Resolutions for Trail Runners. A link will be on the website. If you want to send me your race report, and I would love it if you did, please email me all the details at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com Have a great running 2022!!! 

#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 lots to talk about in 2021 and I go over the highlights and some low points, although I'd much rather stick to the positives! I give out a few awards and read a whole bunch of listeners' highlights from 2021! MRTW listeners ROCK!!! For all information about what was talked about this week, please go to the show website at: www.martharunstheworld.com to send in your own race report or to send me comments or questions, please email me to: martharunstheworld@gmail.com