#320 - I experienced something no one should go through this past week. My Facebook page, as well as my podcast page and podcast Facebook group was suspended over an Instagram account that is not mine. I replied back disputing the suspension, but I'm not optimistic about getting any results. So, while I set up a new Facebook account, it got me thinking.... do we runners rely too heavily on social media? So many runners seem more concerned with getting that perfect photo or video or they get upset with themselves when they see other runners' better times in races, or a myriad of different things, that this episode was overdue. I hope to have the podcast page and group started new by next week. I'll let you all know on the show when I have them up and running.
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#319 - There are important moments in history that we can remember. Depending on our age, it can include the first man on the moon, the first computer, the first electric car. There are also historic moments in running that should be remembered as turning points. I go over some of these this week. There are so many, I could not include all of them, so if this is of interest to you, I can do a Part 2, just let me know. I'll include links to the full episode if I covered the moment previously.
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#318 - If you find yourself cutting your long runs short by a few miles every time you go out, or that you're getting DNFs more than you are finishes in your races, you may be suffering from Give-Up-Itis! But no worries! Many runners, including myself go through this, not realizing that it might be a sign of a bigger problem. This week, I'll talk about how it happens and what we can do to cure it! Fortunately, it has a 100% cure rate, if you're willing to put in the effort and if you're like me, and you love running, then you know that it's worth it! No worries, there's no prescription and no trip to the doctor's office!
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#317 - Recently, I went to Boulder City, Nevada to run the race I should have last year! It was extremely hard, but I did it! I talk all about it this week, including a rookie mistake that nearly cost me the race! I also talk about the rest of my vacation, including a trip to Death Valley! It was a wonderful time!
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#316 - We're never going to get PRs at every race. Sooner or later, we'll have a race or training run that disappoints us. The longer we go in our running careers, the more likely disappointments will happen. This week, I help both you and myself get through the Disappointment Minefield. It is a tricky one, and the bigger the disappointment, the harder that minefield it to navigate. But we can do this together. Listen to this episode to be prepared before your next race or even training run! All links are on the show website.
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Email:
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#315 - No fees, no awards, no aid, no wimps. That's how Fat Ass races started many years ago and they're still going on today. These self supported races are disappearing but there are some left and I talk about their beginnings and why they are a great style of race to try. In an era where running is its most expensive, why not try a race that doesn't have a huge entry fee and where the whole point is to enjoy running for running's sake? All links are on the show website.
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#314 - Prices on everything are going up and running is no exception. In this episode, I go over all the costs involved in running an help you choose what might be important to you and what might not be, to help you make 2025 a great running year! Planning out our goals and desires in running for the new year can help defray high costs that could otherwise cancel our plans. By knowing what we want and knowing how much everything will cost, we can choose what we can afford our goals and plan for them!
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Email:
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#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 running changes, that's natural. Six years producing my little show is one of the highlights of my life. Even if the rest of my world is falling apart, I can still produce my show. It's one of the staples in a life I wish was a little more staple. It's been a few rough years, I tell you. But, it's OK. I'll get through this. Thank you for being a part of the show, the MOST IMPORTANT part! I love you! All links talked about on the show are on the website.
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Email:
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#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 the roots of doping, the different types and how it's affected running over the years. I give some examples and its adverse effects. With the unfortunate rise of recent doping in Kenyan running, there is no end to it, so it seems it will be around a while, but hopefully with new technology, racing officials will be able to identify future doping and put and end to it quicker than ever before. We can hope anyway. All links for researched info are on the website.
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Email:
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#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 our runs, they don't have to be quite as painful. Sure, there's going to be the usual pain, but it's that unnecessary stuff that we shouldn't have to deal with. Long runs are important to our training, so let's start the year out making them great!
I also talk about two running food products I tried out during a recent run. One was great and the other, not so much.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Martha Runs the World website
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Email:
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