Martha Runs The World Podcast

#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 

#153 - With energy and enthusiasm, runner and motivational speaker Anne Bonney tells us why she runs races. It may not be for the same reasons you or I run, but she has a great time doing it! It was a blast talking with her and hearing her enthusiasm with motivate you to go run or sign up for a race! All Anne's links with me on the website www.martharunstheworld.com Email me if you want to submit a race report at martharunstheworld@gmail.com All the information for the upcoming Beginning Running series on YouTube will be available on the website as well. 

#152 - Suzi B has a lifetime of athletic adventures. She's a runner, triathlete, but in today's episode, she tells us how this wasn't enough and she had to find a new way to find peace of mind and clarity into her life. She's energetic and inspiring and I know you will be as compelled as I was hearing her story. For all of Suzi's links and the links for the races in Tales of the Trail, please visit the website at www.martharunstheworld.com to send a race report for Tales, please email me at martharunstheworld@gmail.com Please send your name, the race name, date, location, how it went and why you liked it or didn't like it. Thank you!  

#151 - Your 2021 Running Holiday Guide is here! I'm going to help you stay sane this holiday season! If you need help saying "No" nicely to your too-demanding relatives or if you have trouble sticking to your running plan, I'll help you do that, as well as give you gift ideas and things to do with the family! Also, why is it that magazine gift giving guides think that we female runners only like pastel colors and super short shorts??? WTF??? For everything I talked about, please go to the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com to send in a race report for Tales of the Trail, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#150 - Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving. And with Thanksgiving, we are reminded by nearly every running magazine and website why we should be thankful for running. But why do we see these just one day a year? I propose that we should be thankful every day of the year for our favorite sport! I give you lots of reasons to be thankful for running on a daily basis. I'm sure you can think of some of your own! I also talk a bit about my first walked 5k since my surgery! For all the information from the episode, please visit: www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to submit a race report for a future episode, please send me your name, the race name, date, distance, a picture and what made the race so great to: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#149 - Have you ever dreamed of starting an epic journey? Maybe one that takes months to complete? John Lu did just that. He thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail this year and he's here to talk about it. If you want something BIG to add to your bucket list, this might be it. John captured it all on his YouTube channel and talks about it this week. You don't want to miss it! All the details are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com If you have a race report you want to send, I'll include it in a future Tales of the Trail. Email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#148 - Louise Valentine has spent most of her life learning about fitness, physiology and what makes the human body move. when she came across tough challenges, she figured out how to get past them through hard work and problem solving. She started her own fitness program Badass Breakthrough Academy for runners and today, talks about that as well as the difficult health challenges she overcame and her life as a military spouse. She is one amazing athlete and I know you will think so too! All links and information are on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com for comments or to submit your race report for Tales of the Trails, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#147 - After nearly three years, I figured it was time for an episode that included a few little subjects. None of these have enough substance to stand in an episode on their own, so I grouped them together in what will be the first Odds & Ends episode. This one includes runners who look for medical advice from non-medical people online, comparing ourselves to others, the lack of free race coverage online, and a  couple others. If there is a subject you would like to see talked about on the show, please contact me. All information talked about today, can be found on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to contact me regarding this week's episode, or if you want to send me a race report, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#146 - This week is an update to my pre surgery update. I go over what happened right before I checked into the hospital, as well as what happened during my lovely stay there and how I'm progressing. The CPMC hospital I was at is top notch and did an incredible job! Don't miss Tales of the Trail, where I give the results for the Quicksilver 100k, as well as some other news in the world of running this week. For all information discussed on the show, please visit the website: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have a race report you'd love to send to me, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#145 - In this year's Haunted Running Trails Halloween episode, I focus specifically on Yosemite. There's plenty of haunted tales and legends to fill up an entire show! Yosemite is an incredible place to visit. It's the perfect place to get away from the city, to camp, to hike, trail run and just to explore the majesty of nature. But there is lots of history there as well. The Miwok Native Americans have tales I share, as well as other stories that have been passed along through the ages. All the links for for the show are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com if you have any questions or want to send me a race report, please do! Tales on the Trail will return next week! Send your stories to: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#144 - This week, the episode is a bit shorter as I'm giving you a brief update of what's going on right now. I'm in the hospital with my hip replacement surgery! I'll be out soon and shortly I'll be back out on the road, pain free! It's been a long time coming and I am so happy! Stay tune for so much to be happening on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com and throughout all of social media! Please email with well wishes or comments or your own race updates for Tales on the Trail to: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#143 - Sooner or later, most of us will be DFL in a race. So, what is DFL? In running, the term means Dead F**king Last. It used to be the worst thing in the world to be last, but connotations have changed over the years and it's not so bad anymore. In fact, with the rise of Backyard races, it's the best thing! This week, I talk about DFLs and why the Back of the Pack has the most fun and why you shouldn't stress so much over being slower than the elites. I also talk about the seemingly endless problems with this year's Marine Corp Marathon in Tales of the Trail and I go over what the show will be with my upcoming surgery. The future is bright! For all links and info, please go to the show website at: www.martharunstheworld.com to send your race reports, comments and well wishes, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#142 - One of my favorite past times is watching trail running YouTube videos. I found Jeff Pelletier while looking for decent trail running videos. Jeff not only makes great videos but he runs them while filming, and he runs pretty fast. This is not the easiest thing to do, but somehow, he makes it look easy. He lives in Vancouver and he has a rich variety of trails to choose from for his daily trail runs. He talks to us about his films, his races, including the Tour de Geants and what lies ahead. And you will want to watch his adventures after this episode! In Tales of the Trail, I go over the finals in four past races and that includes past guests on the show! I'm so happy for them! All links for Jeff and the races mentioned in Tales are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to send me your race report or for comments or questions, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#141 - Getting through an injury of three months or more without losing your mind takes some skill and we each need help learning those skills. I give you some help if you need it should that day arise. Never fear, we will run again! Also, in Tales of the Trail, I talk about the changes and problems of three races. All links and information for everything talked about are on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to send me your race reports, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#140 - Esmail Rahimian has a lot of frequent flier miles! We're talking thousands! He's run a race on every continent and he's here this week to talk about it. He shares stories from many of his races in his book: Life Lessons on the Run: Making Every Step Count. Through his races, he shares important moments in his life. His pursuit to explore all corners of the Earth is engaging and is something each runner can understand. Don't miss Tales of the Trail when I talk about two races as well as a training report from a listener! All information from the episode can be found on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com if you want to send me your own race report, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com  

#139 - Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our lives as runners. This week, I talk about it all. How it helps us stay in touch and share our running journeys, and how it deters from making real friends. Also, don't miss this week's Tales of the Trail where I give my own race report! As always, all the information and links are available on the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to get in contact with me, to send a race report or for comments or questions, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#138 - Gerald Tabios is drawn to Death Valley and he's not even sure why. But this is his favorite race. Badwater 135 brings shudders to most runners, but for him, it is like a frienamy; he loves and dislikes this race. It's forever challenging, even though he's finished it numerous times. In this weeks episode, he talks about his adventures in the hottest place on Earth, as well as his other races and plans for the future. We also talk about the documentary made about his 2018 Badwater race: Running For Freedom. He's a remarkable runner and spokesperson for all those running ultras on pavement! Also, don't miss Tail of the Trail where I give the finals for the Lake Sonoma 50, as well as a special announcement! All information for everything talked about this week can be found on the podcast website: www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com 

#137 - "I probably shouldn't be alive" Alyson told me. She's made peace with her turbulent and near deadly past, but it took a lot of time, self reflection and honesty to get there. She talks about her love of 100 mile ultra races, peaking the tall mountains, her book On My Way Up and so much more! I very much enjoyed hearing her story and her long road of self discovery. All information, including information about UTMB from Tales of the Trail, can be found on my website: www.martharunstheworld@gmail.com if you want to contact me, please email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

#136 - Tony Nguyen has a story to tell in this week's episode. Tony tells us what happened during his race in this May's Western States race. Sometimes things don't go as planned and I know you'll want to hear every word! Tony's spirit and Never-Say-Die attitude comes through as always. He continues to be an inspiration for me and I hope for you. All information for everything mentioned on the show can be found on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com To contact me, my email is: martharunstheworld@gmail.com