Send us a Text Message. #277 - Unless you only run 5ks or are a casual runner and don't care about races, you will need to include a weekly or a bi-weekly long run. Long runs are terrific, but sometimes it's hard to psych ourselves up for getting through them. One long run might be a breeze, while another you may need some extra help! I'm here for you. I give you some hacks to get you through so you can help do your best in your next race!  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit,...

Send us a Text Message. #276 - This first episode on running gear covers what we runners use during our runs - watches, shoes, hydration systems and clothes. There will be a second episode covering what we use before and after our runs. There will probably be a third episode covering everything I forgot because we runners like a lot of stuff! And don't miss my rant about woman's shorts!  PS: After I recorded this, Garmin did an update to Garmin Connect that I absolutely HATE. I will include...

Send us a Text Message. #275 - Besides running, I love to read. I know many of you do too! This week, I share eight of my favorite books on running and what makes them so precious to me. Some of the authors have been guests on my show while others are talked about for the first time. I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know if you've read any of them and if I should have included any I left off. All links can be found on the show website.  Stick around after the book wrap up as I have a...

Send us a Text Message. #274 - Do you have a reason why you run? Do you have Something that gets you out on your runs and keeps you out, especially on those really tough training runs? Sooner or later, those reasons will be tested. That's why, this week, I thought I would explore our WHY for running. Why do we do what we do? Why do we spend so much time running, thinking about running, recovering from running, preparing for running? Our reasons our WHY may change over our running years from...

Send us a Text Message. #273 - Running is an active sport and as an active sport, things can happen while you're running. If you've ever had a serious accident while running or had another unfortunate circumstance, you may have suffered from PTSD, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. This week, I talk about how DTSD relates to running and how you can take steps to help find your way through. This is such a huge and terrible disorder, that I'm focusing on runners here in particular to keep the...

#272 - Grete Waitz can be considered the greatest female distance runner of all time and if not the greatest, she's at the top. Her record speaks for itself and this week, I talk about how remarkable of a runner she truly was.  Support the Show. Martha Runs the World website https://www.martharunstheworld.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

#271 - Steven or known in his book as JB Stone, just published Run Through, My Journey Through Moments of Flight. It was such a pleasure to have him on the show, talking about his love of running, some of his more uncomfortable moments in running and some of his prouder moments. I love the personal history he shares in his book and I know you will too! The Amazon link to purchase his book is on the show website!  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast...

#270 - You're a runner, so perhaps you'd like to get your kids running, or at least help them get interested in running, but you're not sure how to start. You don't want to push them into something they don't want to do, because maybe that's what happened to you and that didn't work. Does it ever? This week is all about the younger running folks: kids! Let's start the youngest generation out by knowing that running is fun, so that they can discover the joy and fulfillment we have in our...

#269 - What is Barkley? Why do so many running and race enthusiasts get so excited about this fabled race around this time of year? This week, I talk about the Barkley Marathons, how it started, why it's one of the world's toughest race, why it's so difficult to enter and why 99.999999999999999% of you shouldn't even try! Join me as we go deep into the many facts about the legendary Barkley!  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and...

#268 - The Appalachian Trail is the first of the Big Three American long trails. The other two are The Pacific Crest Trail and The Continental Divide Trail. But the AT was first. It is one of the greatest resources and places of wonder in the US. This week, I talk about its history, the geology of the trail and a few other interesting facts. I also talk about the many FKTs that have been accomplished over the years. Have you hiked or run on the AT? Do you want to at some point? I haven't yet,...

#267 - My 65th birthday was last week. It kind of shocked me that I'm THAT old! Because of this milestone of life, I thought I'd share the most important running lessons I've learned over the years.  I'd love it if you emailed me and let me know the most important lesson you've learned!  Support the showMartha Runs the World website https://www.martharunstheworld.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

#266 - Male and female runners have many things in common, but there are a few distinct differences. This week, I talk about the differences and what makes Running While Female great! All the links spoken of in this episode are on the show website.  Support the showMartha Runs the World website https://www.martharunstheworld.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

#265 - Over Feb 1st through Feb 6th I traveled to southern Nevada for a race I was supposed to run, The Bootleg Boogie, 50 mile distance. Unfortunately, due to my fall on the trail (see past episodes all about it and the following surgery), I couldn't do it. But I still made the trip. I worked at the race all weekend and had a great time! I talk about it this week! This vacation helped to begin the healing process of my accident and give me hope for my future!  All information is on the show...

#264 - Since the 1980s, nearly all top marathons have been won by a long list of Kenyan runners. Many of these runners come from, or were trained in the small farming village of Iten, Kenya. How this came to be is this week's subject. In recent years, Kenya has faced problems with illegal doping. I talk about this and why the country still has a bright future!    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on:...

#263 - You wake up the morning of your race, it's bright and sunny and.... OH NO!!! You forgot to set your phone's alarm.  Don't make the mistake of being unprepared for your race by making a few plans ahead of time. It can make a huge difference to your performance on the Big Day! Make it a fun and much less stressful day!  All information talked about are on the show's website!  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from...

#262 - Plans fall through when disasters or accidents happen. Mine fell through in December. This is the last episode I'll dedicate to my fall and subsequent injury (dislocated and crushed shoulder and broken arm). This is a full-length episode where I'll talk about my changed plans and what my desires for the new year are now. I'm hoping this helps you if your plans fall through. We can pick ourselves up from disasters and heartbreak and we can keep going, even if it's not what we at first...

#261 - It's been five years since I started MRTW! I love doing my podcast just as much now, if not more, than I did when I started. Throughout all the trials and tribulations, especially recently, this podcast is the one thing I can count on. I apologize for this episode being shorter than usual, on top of everything else, I caught a cold last week and lost my voice, so I didn't have much of a speaking voice. I think all of you for being the best and most amazing listeners there are!  Support...

#260 - You can quickly tell if someone is a runner by looking at their feet. Yeah, we runners have pretty distinctive feet. This week, I will help you take care of your feet so they will help take you many many more miles! We sometimes neglect our hard-working feet, but that stops with this episode! Let's show our feet some love!  Support the showMartha Runs the World...

#259 - Fear of FOMO is a big problem in running today. Many of us feel bad about our own running when we see others doing more or what we think are better runs than ourselves. I talk about it this week and give some help so that you and I can maybe not suffer so badly and feel better about our own running.  I also talk a bit about my own recovery at the end of the episode.  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from...

#258 - In less than 10 seconds, my 2024 goals were decimated. But that doesn't mean I won't make new ones; they just won't be the big, epic ones I wanted. This week, I talk about making meaningful goals, ones we'll keep, even when things go wrong.  Support the showMartha Runs the World website https://www.martharunstheworld.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

#257 - At some time in my many years of running, I've heard that silly phrase "a bad run is better than no run at all." That's hogwash, of course. Some runs are so terrible, it's better to not go out at all. Today's episode is about my terrible run Saturday and what I have to do because of it in the follow up. Sh*t happens indeed.  It would be a huge help if you would become a show member or Patreon Patron. The links will be on the show website. Thank you for your continued loyalty. I'll get...

#256 - Running, road and trail, takes strength. And to keep our muscles as strong as we can, strength training can really help. I've done strength training episodes before, but this one is more focused and directed specifically for running. I give you just a few exercises that will help you on your running journey. It only takes a couple strength training workouts a week to help! All links for the exercises talked about are found on the show website.  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome...

#255 - In October, Tsunami-sized waves hit the ultrarunning world when news came out about the Ironman-UTMB takeover of the annual race at Whistler Ski Resort always run by Gary Robbins and Coast Mountain Trail Running. Many people who didn't think much about the partnership now had second thoughts. I give my opinions on the partnership, what lays ahead and what we can do to save our local races this week.  Also, in The Final Word, I talk about the running sin of comparing ourselves to our...

#254 - It's that time of year! I talk about this year's San Francisco Turkey Trot and some cool gift ideas for the runners in your life. I also come clean about some realizations I have about my running these days. It is a jam-packed episode, one you don't want to miss!  All the links are on the show website!  Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the showMartha Runs...