The Planted Runner

How can you run back-to-back marathons with your fitness and confidence intact?

In the spring, it’s Tokyo then Boston. In the fall, Berlin to Chicago or Chicago then New York. Is this a smart idea if you’re dreaming of a PR or trying to improve as a marathoner? Of course not!

But not all marathons are run with the sole goal of a certain finishing time.

Today, we're talking about running back-to-back marathons

You'll learn:

How to prioritize each race

What your body can and can't do in the weeks between races, and

A plan for the gap so you arrive at the second race as fresh as the first

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Look forward to this every week!

“Out of the few running podcasts I enjoy, this is definitely my first go-to as new ones come out! I’m a vegetarian and definitely still new to the whole running thing, so this show has been super interesting and helpful along the way! Thank you for doing it!”

jessicaa_xx3

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative and down to earth

“Claire helps to educate her audience on the science of running but does so in a down to earth way. She makes complex things easy to understand. Her ability to understand her audience and passion for running makes this a podcast a must listen for those interested in better understanding running.”

SK CND

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Excellent Running Podcast!

“I like how Coach Claire picks topics that can be relevant to all runners! The information is easy to digest and not overwhelming. Plus the episode lengths are perfect to listen to on a run.”

Matttheww S

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

No doubt about it, marathons are getting hotter and more crowded.

Today, we're talking about why marathons are getting harder and what you can do about it to still have a successful race. You'll learn:

Why major marathons are getting hotter and more crowded at the same time

What the research says about who heat actually punishes the most on race day, and

How to train the one thing that's fully in your control when everything else on race day isn't

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Never too late to start again!

This episode hit home. Like Jeremy, I am past 50 and returning to running after years away. I used to run marathons, then stopped for a long time, and Claire has been the inspiration for me to lace up again. Hearing her build a custom plan step by step, asking thoughtful questions about goals, injury history, easy pace, and what a runner struggles with, shows how personal and science backed her approach really is. Her coaching has made a real difference in my own comeback. If you are starting over and wondering where to begin, listen to this one.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gem podcast!

I recommend listening to Coach Claire; interesting and very useful insights, she is well experienced, easy to follow and understand. I enjoyed listening to her creating a running fitness schedule to one of her listeners (Jeremy) while live podcasting. You are in good hands Jeremy! Welcome back to running!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative, Inspiring, and Fun!

Always able to pick up a few pieces of info that’s relevant and I can quickly put to use. Super helpful always!

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

Did you know that your running goals can be the exact thing holding you back from achieving them?

On today's show, we'll explore the practice of effective goal setting. We'll go over:

How goal setting is necessary yet not enough

How a results-oriented focus can keep you from getting the results you want, and

Better ways to set running goals that you can actually achieve.

If you've just run a big race this season and you're taking some downtime to reassess where your running is going right now, this is the perfect time to reflect and plan a new running cycle where you're in control of your success each and every day.

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you want to learn and love running…this podcast!!!

“I have loved running for 35 years, but only for the last few years started truly learning about running and importance of strength and nutrition! I cannot recommend her podcasts enough! Thanks Claire!”

Nurserunner💙

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you

“Wonderful podcast thank you for sharing your knowledge it’s golden! I enjoy learning from you and your guests.”

Faye Aydin

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Inspiring story

“Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Listened to it three days before my race. Really feel encouraged and strong.”

Kate CJ Lin

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

Traveling is a lot harder when you’re plant-based. No one actually likes airplane food, but the plant based options are genuinely awful.

We plant people have pretty much gotten used to planning ahead when we travel and I’d love to share how I do it.

Even if you are not plant-based, you are a runner, and if you are traveling to a race or just want to make sure you’ve got filling, healthy options, you’re going to want to plan ahead.

Today, we're talking travel, and not just race travel. Any trip where you're away from your own kitchen. You'll learn:

What's in my carry-on bag

How to be prepared without feeling like the high-maintenance friend, and

How to make plant-based travel actually enjoyable instead of a constant compromise

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Claire is the best podcast host!

Coach Claire makes her topics relatable and easy to understand. Keep up the great work! BHZ”

RunForLong

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you!

As a plant based marathoner, this podcast has provided me with invaluable information related to training and nutrition. Thank you, Coach Claire for your insight and wisdom! Highly recommend if your plant and/or running- curious!

HDeGveganrunner

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great, to the point, podcast

Thanks for all the great information! I just listened to the pod on speedwork and loved the info! Would have liked more discussion about the purpose/importance of the recovery portion of interval speedwork. So much conflicting info out there. Would love to hear more!

TheGingerTre

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

Marathon runners are nearly six times more likely to come down with a cold or upper respiratory infection than runners who trained just as hard but didn't race.

So why does this happen and what can you do about it? And even if you don’t get sick, what’s the right way to recover from a race?

Today, we're talking about what happens after the marathon, because the training plans stop at the finish line, but your body's job is just getting started. You'll learn:

What to do before and after your race to avoid getting sick

How to structure your return to running so you come back stronger

And how recovering right will set you up for an even better cycle to come

And I’ll give you a little hint, part of avoiding getting sick is how you deal with stress and pre-race anxiety. I've made something that can help. It's called the Readiness Reset, and you can get it for free right now. It's a 7-minute audio that combines guided visualization with cognitive conditioning, designed to train the exact response you need when things get hard. www.theplantedrunner.com/reset

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gem podcast!

I recommend listening to Coach Claire; interesting and very useful insights, she is well experienced, easy to follow and understand. I enjoyed listening to her creating a running fitness schedule to one of her listeners (Jeremy) while live podcasting. You are in good hands Jeremy! Welcome back to running!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Master's Runner/ Assistant Collegiate XC/Track Coach

Coach Claire has provided a simple tool for our athletes that I have shared with some of our runners that need the reset! I have coached hs XC/track since 2004 and this is a wonderful free resource that I have shared with a number of our runners in our first one on one meetings this year. I am an avid listener of the planted runner podcast and would love for Coach Claire to take me on for Boston 2027. That will be marathon number 77 and would love to break 3 hrs again as a 50 year old grand masters runner!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative, Inspiring, and Fun!

Always able to pick up a few pieces of info that's relevant and I can quickly put to use. Super helpful always!

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat