Martha Runs the World Podcast

6th Anniversary of Martha Runs the World - What I've Learned

Send us a text#313 - Each year when the calendar moves into January, I like to reflect on what running and my podcast has taught me. In this episode, I talk about a few important things running and my podcast has taught me. Our lives grow and our run…

Cheating in Racing Part 2 - Doping!

Send us a text#312 - This is the second part of a 2-part episode about cheating in running races. This focuses only on doping, which is the popular word for the unlawful use of drugs to enhance or inhibit the performance of an athlete. I talk about t…

The Long Run

Send us a text#311 - Once we runners get into the half marathon distance, we realize how important and yes, how difficult our long runs can be. But, we can make them a little bit easier. By taking the time to organize what we need before and during o…

Running Looks GREAT in 2025!!!!

Send us a text#310 - Races continue to grow from the lower numbers since 2020, along with the technology we use. Many things will take more importance in the new year while other things will become common place. And what are those new Boston qualifyi…

2024! A Look Back!

Send us a text#309 - 2024 was a big year in many ways. The Paris Olympics were big, as well as a massive first at the Barkley Marathons. I go over a few of the highlights in running this year, along with some trends. It's impossible to cover all of t…

DNF at Hunter Thompson 50k, an Apology and a Book Review!

Send us a text#308 - There's so much to cover this week! First, I talk about what happened at my race this past weekend. And it wasn't pretty. DNFs happen though, and i don't shy away from talking about why it happened to me! I also give an apology f…

2024 San Francisco Turkey Trot and More!!!

Send us a text#307 - This week, I talk about the 22nd Annual San Francisco Turkey Trot, as well as give some gift suggestions for the runners in your life! I also offer my choices of what I would LOVE Santa to bring me! It's a light-hearted look at h…

Why Do Race Cheaters Do It? - Part 1

Send us a text#306 - Wherever there's a race, there are those few who try to get around the rules, try to earn things without working for them and show everyone how they are seemingly "the best". But are they? This week, it's all about race cheaters.…

Gansu Ultramarathon Disaster

Send us a text#305 - In 2021, the ultramarathon community experienced its worst disaster in history. In the Chinese province of Gansu a terrible and preventable nightmare occurred. I will go over all the details; what led up to it, why it happened an…

Brad Fawley - The Frontrunner

Send us a text#304 - The Frontrunner is that rare book: a novel about running. It's more than that though. It's a story of understanding who one truly is through running. And it's really good. Author Brad Fawley joins me this week to talk about his b…