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The Planted Runner

The Planted Runner

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 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.Copyright The Planted Runner Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
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  • Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running

    Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running
    Jul 3 2025
    Most people think the sixth sense is about seeing dead people. But it’s actually balance which is critical to health, injury prevention, and longevity. How’s your balance? Do you actively work on it? And what does balance have to do with running and performance? Let’s find out. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. In this episode, we’re going to explore your real 6th sense, balance. You’ll learn: How balance training can prevent injury How it can improve performance, and Exactly what exercises you can do to improve your balance today. This is one of the most underrated training practices that runners can do that is also super simple and effective. If you know a runner that is missing out on balance training, now is a good time to go ahead and share this episode with them. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner LIQUID IV: Just one stick of LIquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐More Masters Topics Have only listened to one podcast, the recent one on Master Runners. It was excellent and I would strongly recommend many more episodes on just that subject. We runners from the Jimm Fixx era are still at it and are interested in topics that will help us run forever! DeBK265 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing Content! Found running 5 years ago at age 64. Claire’s podcast is a big part of why I am still at it and improving. I particularly love the PR Training labs which help me build race plans. So many running podcasts are filled with non-pertinent chatter. Claire is succinct and provided tons of helpful content. When she interviews guests, she asks excellent questions and chisels home the “meat” (all while being plant-based!! 😜). Claire is a delight to listen to. S. Feralio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Coach Claire is very helpful! I’ve listened to this podcast for a while now and really enjoy the content. Episodes are typically concise and on a specific topic that tends to be helpful for the average runner looking to improve. Give it a try! Rollem123 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    15 mins
  • How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young

    How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young
    Jun 26 2025
    Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, we are going to have a conversation about running and aging exceptionally with master’s runner Cynthia Miller. You’ll learn: About how Cynthia started running in her first pair of waffle soled Nikes, How her passion for running has only grown despite the normal effects of getting older, and How changing her perspective about what’s truly important in life and in running helps bring her joy and meaning, no matter what her race times are now. Cynthia shares moving and inspiring stories about how her running has evolved over the years and how it keeps her feeling young even at almost 70 years old. So if you plan to run as long as you possibly can, but are struggling with the downsides of getting older, this is one you don’t want to miss. And you’ll definitely want to check this one out on YouTube because you are not going to believe how youthful Cynthia looks. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. ABOUT ME: I have helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. My coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. I’m a certified vegan running coach, sports nutrition specialist, mom, and borderline obsessive plant lover. As an athlete, I went from a 4:02 first marathon all the way to a 2:58 finishing time at the age of 42, entirely plant-based. I coach vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners to achieve the same dramatic success, from those on a walk-run program, general fitness, up to high-level athletes. My book, The Planted Runner: Running Your Best with Plant-Based Nutrition is available now (link below or wherever books are sold). I include everything you need to become a better runner all in one place, fueled by plants. You can order your copy today, OR you can enter to win a signed copy from me for free. To enter, just write a 5 star review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts. I read every single one and I will randomly choose a winner at the end of each month for this entire year. LINKS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Planted Runner Podcast is your perfect running buddy! Subscribe, follow, rate, and review now wherever you get your podcasts. This is the #1 way to support this work for FREE. ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram https://intstagram.com/theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips. 📣FREE Ultimate Fueling Guide for runners: https://www.theplantedrunner.com/join 📖The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition is available here https:/theplantedrunner.com/book or wherever books are sold. 📣Invest in a custom training plan for your next race. Or get a plan to keep you fit in between race. Get one created just for you at https://theplantedrunner.com/plans REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I am planted runner too! “I always pick up something new when I listen to Claire's podcast. I have also reached out to her with question on my training and while I am not a client she is always nice enough to take the time and answer my questions. Really respect her and listen to her regulary!” carolruns1010 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great info whether you are plant based or not. “I’ll start by saying I’m not a runner(mountain biker), and I’m not plant based. However this has become one of my new favorite podcasts. I stumbled across it by searching “running shoes”. Lots of good health information, and interviews.” Dobbsfamily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Episode “So inspiring! It was so fun to peak inside your coaching and see the impact it made upon one of your running clients. What a difference this podcast, your book, and your coaching can make!” dear running Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    44 mins
  • This Is How Quickly Your Fitness Declines With Time Off

    This Is How Quickly Your Fitness Declines With Time Off
    Jun 19 2025
    When that one missed day turns into days, which turn into weeks or god forbid months, the natural reaction of any runner is, “I’m going to lose all my fitness!” But is that actually true? Let’s find out. In this episode, we’ll explore just how much running fitness you will lose when you take time off. You’ll learn: What’s happening to your lungs and your legs with days or weeks off. How you can mitigate this if you can’t run, and How much time you can expect it will take to get your fitness back after a break If you’ve ever had the fear that all your hard work will disappear if you are forced to take a running break, this is the episode for you. And don’t forget your running buddies! If you know another runner that’s worried about this too, be sure to share the show with them. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner LIQUID IV: Just one stick of LIquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Huge Fan! I’ve been listening to Coach Claire for over a year. Her podcasts are fun and insightful. I keep coming back for more. Thank you!! GA-runs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great running podcast I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while and even when she was doing another podcast back in the day. Great interviewer and I enjoy taking this along for a run. I can pretty muc say, each episode I learn something or hear something that causes me to think. I would add this to your list if you are looking to grow as a runner. Tbrush3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A highlight of my week It is a gift to be able to have a space for plant-based runners to learn! Claire’s advice is always solid and not just limited to the plant-based, but doesn’t include fueling your runs with unhealthy foods, which seems to happen on other podcasts. Thank you! AmyFica Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    16 mins
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I stumbled onto the Planted Runner website recently while researching better ways to fuel as a plant based, mature, woman runner. The first episode didn’t really focus on diet, but it did give me something I’ve been looking for -motivation. Episode was quick, informative, and entertaining and got me fired up to call myself an athlete again, and live my life accordingly. Looking forward to more episodes.

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