The Planted Runner

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.

Episodes

The New Way Marathon Excellence is Possible For Everyone

October 23, 2025 • 54 mins
Let's face it.  Most of us aren’t Olympians.  We’re parents and people with full time jobs, and we’re not in our twenties any more. But we still want to get the best out of ourselves every time we train and line up at the start. What’s the best way to do that? Today we are going to talk to John Davis, coach and writer, who holds a PhD in human performance.  His new book is called Marathon Excellence for Everyone and I’m going to...
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Don't Run In The Cold Without These Practical Tips

October 16, 2025 • 20 mins
If you want to maintain or even improve your running fitness all year round, you’re either going to make friends with the treadmill or you’ll have to find a way to make peace with the cold and dark this fall and winter. I’ll show you how. On today’s show, we are going to explore how you can get ready for fall and winter running. You’ll learn: Tips to stay motivated and run safely in the dark Exactly how to dress in an...
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Train Your Stomach To Be As Strong As Your Legs

October 9, 2025 • 15 mins
How is it that some runners seem to have stomachs of steel while others barely make it through a run without some kind of GI disaster? The key is training your stomach. How?  Let’s find out! On today’s episode, I’m going to go over how to train your stomach, just like you train your legs. You’ll learn: What causes upper and lower GI issues on the run, How you can avoid this while still getting the fuel you need, and ...
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PRTL: Can Daniel BQ at CIM?

October 2, 2025 • 35 mins
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 Daniel: 🏃🏽‍♀️55 years old 🏃🏿training for CIM Marathon, goal is to qualify for Boston 🏃🏼‍♀️needs to run 5 minutes faster than last race Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Daniel. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2....
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The Reason You're Not Getting Better at Running? Your Ego

September 25, 2025 • 14 mins
If you’ve been running for any length of time, you know that running is as much mental as physical.  Maybe more. After all, it doesn’t matter how strong your legs are if your mind quits before the finish line. Today’s episode is about learning to view your running in a completely different way, as a practice, not a test.   You’ll learn: why hitting your paces in a workout doesn’t mean what you think it means, how lett...
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A Runner's Weakest Link Is The Knee, Or Is It? (encore run)

September 18, 2025 • 51 mins
Eventually, if you run long enough, you’ll have knee problems.  At least, that’s what some people say. The truth is running is actually quite good for your knees, but try telling that to a runner with knee pain.  After all, it’s called “runner’s knee” for a reason. It’s clear that our knees can be a weak point, especially as we age.  So what can we do to ensure that we can run pain-free as long as possible? Let’s find out. On t...
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Here's How to Make the Most Out Of Your Tune Up Race

September 11, 2025 • 18 mins
How can you make sure that the race you schedule before your goal is really a good idea? Let’s find out. Today’s episode is all about tune up races.  You’ll learn: when to add a tune up race for maximum benefit and minimum risk how to run your tune up race to best prepare you for your goal race, and alternative ways to use tune ups in your schedule Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and...
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The Definitive Guide to Running through Pregnancy and Post Partum

September 4, 2025 • 15 mins
When I was pregnant with my kids, I was not a runner.  I did what I could, but I definitely wasn’t running. In the years since, I’ve coached countless women through their pregnancies and postpartum and today, I’m going to share what I’ve learned from them and from the research. You’ll learn: how running can help you have a better pregnancy, an easier delivery, and a healthier baby.   when not to run while pregnant, and...
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Three Years of The Planted Runner Podcast

August 28, 2025 • 51 mins
If you’ve ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the Planted Runner, today’s the day. Today I’m in the hot seat.  Jeremy and I going to cover some of the most common questions that I get like: How have things changed since the hurricane in Asheville? What’s going on with the show and the PR Team?  And I’ll even spill a little tea about what’s happening personally with me after some pretty monumental changes in my ...
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PRTL: Can a 63-year-old PR in NYC?

August 21, 2025 • 37 mins
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 Judy: 🏃🏽‍♀️63 years old 🏃🏿training for NYC Marathon, sub 3:49 goal 🏃🏼‍♀️going for her 7th star Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Judy. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2.  How long have you been running regular...
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This Is Proof That You Don't Need Marathon Long Runs: Jocelyn Benson

August 14, 2025 • 44 mins
Jocelyn Benson just might be wired differently. She’s run around 40 marathons with no specific training, very few rest days, mainly just for fun.  She even ran one 8 months pregnant. And oh yeah, she also happens to be the Michigan Secretary of State. How and why does Jocelyn Benson train the way she does with such a high-profile career? Let’s find out. We talk about: How running came into her life and why she still does ...
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From 20 Years of Heavy Smoking to Breaking 4 Hours in the Marathon in Her 60s

August 7, 2025 • 39 mins
ENCORE RUN Imagine a 3-pack-a-day smoker for 20 years who finally quits.  And then goes on to not only qualify for the Boston Marathon multiple times, but accomplishes her fastest times in her sixties and is still going strong. Get ready to be inspired. Today I’m sharing my conversation with Amiee Cords. We’ll go over Her incredible story from smoker to smoking fast, The lessons she’s learned along the way, and ...
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This is the Most Important Concept in Running to Master

July 31, 2025 • 16 mins
The most important concept of all in long distance running is undoubtedly pacing.  Learn to control your pace and you will control your race. You’ll learn: a universal strategy to pace your workouts and races how pacing can be applied to strength training and nutrition, and how this same strategy can be applied to your long term running goals and even the rest of your life. I am not exaggerating when I say tha...
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Literally the Best Way to Run (When You Can't Run)

July 24, 2025 • 38 mins
What if I told you there was a way that you could not only keep, but build your running fitness even with an injury?  And even better,  it’s something you can do when you’re not injured to supplement your running fitness safely as you age. Plus it feels amazing on a hot summer day. Ready to dive in? Join my conversation with Fluid Running coach Jen Govostis. We talk about: The benefits of deep water running, The tech...
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PRTL: Philly Marathon Training Plan

July 17, 2025 • 52 mins
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 Cierra: 🏃🏽‍♀️26 years old 🏃🏿training for Philadelphia Marathon, 3:33 goal 🏃🏼‍♀️blew up in her last marathon Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Cierra. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2.  How long have you bee...
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Fall Marathon Training is Here. Avoid This Common Mistake Now

July 10, 2025 • 17 mins
If you’re a marathoner training for a fall race and you’re running goal marathon paced workouts in July, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s explore a better way. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about race-specific workouts from the 5k to the marathon.  We’ll go over: Why the timing of race-specific workouts matters Why and how to plan workouts that focus on overall fitness instead, and When to narrow your focus...
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Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running

July 3, 2025 • 14 mins
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-...
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How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young

June 26, 2025 • 42 mins
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 runn...
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This Is How Quickly Your Fitness Declines With Time Off

June 19, 2025 • 15 mins
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 c...
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PRTL: What's the Plan BEFORE the Marathon Plan?

June 12, 2025 • 39 mins
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 Laura: 🏃🏽‍♀️47 years old 🏃🏿needs a plan for the 2 months before marathon training 🏃🏼‍♀️wants to get stronger and faster Learn how I create a custom pre-marathon training plan for Laura. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2.  How long h...
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