The Planted Runner
You’ve already made two of the best decisions of your life as a plant-based runner. Now it’s time to get better at both every week. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic, and I went from not running at all to finishing a marathon in 2:58 at age 42, all on a plant-based diet. I’ve coached hundreds of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-curious runners of all ages and abilities with science-backed training, plant-based nutrition, and proven mental strength techniques. Whether you are training for your first 5k or your 50th marathon, you can start exactly where you are right now, and get better today.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
15 Simple Mind Games That Will Make Tough Running Easy
Want to make running easier with the power of your mind?
Here are 15 simple mind games that can almost instantly turn a tough run into a much easier one.
You’ll learn:
How to change negative sel…
00:19:53 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
This Is the Fascinating Science Powering Your Runs
Fueling your body properly for running is a fairly complex process, but it can be best summed up in one phrase called glycogen metabolism.
Understanding the basics of glycogen metabolism is essentia…
00:14:52 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
How to Stop a Painful Side Stitch from Sidelining You On the Run
Is there anything you can do to stop a side stitch and keep running? Or even better, prevent side stitches in the first place?
Let’s find out.
On today’s show, we are going to go into the science o…
00:16:37 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
PRTL: Grandma’s Marathon Training Plan
Welcome to the PR Training Lab! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky runner.
In this episode, we feature Kyle:
🏃🏽♀️43 years old
🏃🏿training for Grandma’s Ma…
00:40:45 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Just Right or Delulu? How to Know if Your Goal is Reasonable
How do you know if you are being realistic or ridiculous when coming up with a race pace? Especially when it’s a distance that you’ve never done before?
Let’s find out.
Today we’ll explore how to …
00:19:12 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Three Month Marathon Series, Month 1
Today, I’m taking you through the final month of specific marathon training. This is perfect if you have an April race and you are listening to this as it comes out, but as you’ll see, this is easil…
00:21:05 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Why Heart Rate Training Is Terrible and How to Do It Right (Encore Run)
Some runners rely almost exclusively on their heart rate to tell them how hard or how easy their runs are and some even plan their entire training around heart rate zones.
The only problem is, well,…
00:45:49 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Mastering Your Mind When You Just Want to Quit
Can you learn to master your mind like an elite athlete?
Let’s find out.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
how to silence the voice that tells you to quit,
how to shift away from useless perfectioni…
00:20:07 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
"I Just Want to be a Stronger Runner!" PR Training Lab
Welcome to the PR Training Lab! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky runner.
In this episode, we feature Amy:
🏃🏽♀️46 years old
🏃🏿just wants to become a str…
00:42:53 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
The Ultimate Shin Splints Survival Guide to Get You Back Running
Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries you can get. And it’s also preventable.
Today’s conversation is all about shin splints with physical therapist and run coach, Duane Scotti.
…
00:44:14 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Three Months to Marathon Series: Month Two
Welcome back to the Three Month Marathon Series where I take you through each of the three months of specific marathon training. This is Month 2, which is perfect any month of the year that’s about …
00:17:36 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Turn Running Goals Into Reality: Lauren Fleshman
Goals, in running and in life, are necessary for improvement, but sometimes your big goals can take away the joy of the journey.
Thankfully, there are plenty of ways, backed by research, that we can…
00:56:57 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
"I'd Like to PR in the Boston Marathon" PR Training Lab
Welcome to the PR Training Lab! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky runner.
In this episode, we feature Trisha:
🏃🏽♀️48 years old
🏃🏿training for the Boston…
00:41:40 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Are You Fueling Your Runs Right? The Fundamentals You Need To Know
How confident are you in your fueling for runs and races?
On today’s episode, I’m going to go over the essentials of pre-run fueling, even if you have a sensitive stomach.
You’ll learn:
why eati…
00:18:41 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Three Months to Marathon Series: Month Three
Today, I’m beginning a new series taking you through each of the three months of specific marathon training. We are starting with Month 3 which is perfect any month of the year that’s about three mo…
00:16:47 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
The Most Effective Ways to Build a Bomber Body: Ryan McMullen (Encore Run)
How did I build my way to a 2:58 marathon at age 42 with no injuries? A big part of it was strength training.
If you don’t want to be one of the 50-80% of runners who gets injured this year, proper s…
00:44:55 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
A Better Way to Make Sure Your Running Resolutions Stick All Year Long (Encore Run)
The sad truth is that most resolutions are abandoned by mid-January. Even by well-intentioned, highly disciplined runners.
There is a better way.
Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bart…
00:17:58 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
A Devastating Diagnosis Turns Into the Run of a Lifetime
How would you handle being diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected everything you do? One whose symptoms came on suddenly and erratically, and affected you both mentally and physically?
I…
00:34:44 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Run Better in Less Time: How to Maximize Your Miles and Still Have a Life
If you have a busy life outside of running, and let’s face it, we all do, fitting in your training can be a real challenge.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could run less and still be the best runner you…
00:19:02 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Your Goal Isn't Good Enough. Here's How To Actually Get There
What if I told you that the running goal that you’re dreaming of might actually be harder to achieve if you focus on it too much?
It’s true.
So what’s the best way to have big goals yet hold them l…
00:15:56 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
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