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
"I've Lost 50 Pounds and My Goal is a 2:15 Half Marathon" PR Training Lab
Jennifer has lost nearly 50 pounds and her goal is 2:15 in the Air Force Half. Can she be ready?
Welcome to the PR Training Lab! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for …
00:35:53 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Why Chasing 'Race Weight' Could Be Slowing You Down
A lot of people use running to lose weight.
And some people lose weight to get faster at running.
This is the concept of “race weight.” And while it can work temporarily, it can be very, very damagin…
00:18:44 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
"I'm 67. Can I Run 3:15 in the Sydney Marathon?" PR Training Lab
Can Adrian run his speedy marathon goal in Sydney at the World Age Group Championship?
Welcome to the PR Training Lab! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky ru…
00:34:48 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Lifting Lies: The Real Truth about Strength Training for Runners
“Lift heavy” is common, but often bad advice for runners. Runners actually want to do runner-specific strength work.
Except…”runner-specific” strength training doesn’t really exist.
Confused yet? Let…
00:49:52 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
ENCORE RUN: The Best Way to Train Your Pelvic Muscles for Worry-Free Running
One in four American women suffer from some kind of pelvic floor disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. That's 25% of us! And yes, that number goes up as we get older.
And running …
00:41:37 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
ENCORE RUN: Why Des Linden Is Still Proving Everyone Wrong in Her 40s
Des Linden is not your typical marathon champion.
Instead of emulating others, Des blazes her own path. Some might say that she even prides herself on not doing things like everyone else. And when so…
00:38:33 |
Thu 04 Jul 2024
All You Need is Three Minutes to Become a More Powerful Runner with Plyos
What if I told you there was a way to improve your speed, agility, power, endurance, balance and coordination in just three to five minutes a day, three times a week?
Does that mean that you have to …
00:14:23 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
PRTL: "I Just Can’t Break the 4-Hour Marathon Plateau"
Can Matthew finally break 4 hours in Berlin?
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 Matthew:…
00:45:48 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
The 3 Ways to Tweak Your Training For Better Results
If you are ready to get better results from your training plan, there are three ways to do it.
On today’s show, I’m going to go over the simple ingredients that all runners can use to get better at r…
00:17:21 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
PRTL: "I Get So Nervous! Can I PR My Hot August 5k Race?"
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 Ginger:
🏃🏽♀️41 years old
🏃🏿Goal 5k time: 23:42
🏃🏼♀…
00:38:13 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
The Best Treadmill Tips You Need To Train Like A Pop Star
Taylor Swift famously trained on a treadmill for her Eras tour.
Sure, but we are not training to be pop stars. We’re runners, and there are a lot of questions about how good of a tool it really is.
S…
00:17:03 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
PRTL: "Can I Redeem My Disappointing Boston in Chicago?"
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 Marcey:
🏃🏽♀️49 years old
🏃🏿Training for a 3:40 marat…
00:44:31 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The Simple, Proven Way to Supercharge Your Running: Start Walking More
Walking can actually be your super power to better running. That’s right, walking can make you a better runner.
And I don’t just mean taking the dog out for a walk, which is a literal step in the ri…
00:18:34 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
PRTL: "Can I Run a 1:30 Half Marathon?"
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 Josh. He’s:
32 years old
Training for a 1:30 half m…
00:44:49 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
Does a Plant-Based Diet Give You A Performance Edge? Maybe
There has never been more evidence that a diet rich in whole plant-foods, high in fiber, and low in saturated fats and animal products is the clear path to human health and longevity.
But does that m…
00:26:25 |
Thu 30 May 2024
PRTL: Custom Training Plan For a 56-year-old Runner Half Marathon
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 Peachy. She’s:
56 years old
Training for a half mar…
00:38:02 |
Tue 28 May 2024
Are Your Ankles the True Cause of Your Knee Pain?
Could your ankles be the cause of your knee pain?
YES. But thankfully, this can be improved for most runners.
Today we’re going to examine the critical role of your ankle in running. We’ll look at
t…
00:14:55 |
Thu 23 May 2024
BONUS: PR Training Lab: Custom Training Plan For a 40-year-old Runner, First-Time Marathon
The PR Training Lab is now open! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky runner.
In this episode, we feature Justine. She’s:
40 years old
Training for her firs…
00:44:17 |
Tue 21 May 2024
ENCORE RUN: How to Beat the Heat on Your Hot and Humid Runs
When you’re a runner, summer can be a bit of a bummer. Every run feels harder and your speed seems to evaporate instantly, unlike the massive amount of sweat dripping into your eyes and staining you…
00:19:37 |
Wed 15 May 2024
Why Heart Rate Training Is Terrible (and How to Do It Right)
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, …
00:44:58 |
Thu 09 May 2024
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