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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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June 26, 2025 • 42 mins
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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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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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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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June 5, 2025 • 20 mins
All your sweaty work this summer will pay off with faster times in the fall.
But how do you get through those hot races and runs?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
the science of what is happening when you run in the heat
how you can effectively manage hot runs and keep up your training, and
exactly what you do to prepare for a hot race day
You’ll get everything you need to survive and even improve this summ...
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May 29, 2025 • 18 mins
If you are always training for a marathon, you might actually get worse at it.
How is this possible? And what should you do instead to actually get better at the marathon?
Today we’re going to go into the best way to maximize your fitness in between marathon training cycles. We’ll go over:
Why taking too much time off isn’t a great idea
How to shift your training to build well-rounded fitness, and
How to spot t...
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May 22, 2025 • 19 mins
Struggling to motivate yourself to go for a run? Train your brain to make you actually want to go running,.
On today’s show, you’ll discover 15 simple mind shifts that will motivate you before any run.
You’ll learn:
How to tap into your brain’s reward system
How reframe runs that make you nervous, and
How to shift your perspective so running becomes fun again
Unlike the last collection of mental strength m...
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May 15, 2025 • 23 mins
ENCORE RUN: Protein is trending in the nutrition space. Everywhere you look, someone is saying you should eat more.
But is this protein push all just media and marketing hype? And does this even apply to endurance runners?
Let’s find out.
Today we are going to explore what you need to know about protein for runners, and specifically for plant-based runners. We’ll uncover:
Why the recommended daily allowance doesn’t make ...
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May 8, 2025 • 44 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 Kendall:
🏃🏽♀️41 years old
🏃🏿training for a sub-20 minute summer 5k
🏃🏼♀️recently ran 3:15 in London Marathon
Learn how I create a custom 5k training plan for Kendall.
Follow along with the questions I ask each runner:
1. What is your goal?
2. How long have you been r...
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May 1, 2025 • 52 mins
What does the word “mastery” mean to you?
In some sense, it’s when you’ve reached the top of the mountain. You’ve learned everything there is to know, and the only thing left to do is retire or teach.
But what if nothing can truly be mastered? Is it still worth the chase?
In this conversation with runner, coach, and writer, Matt Fitzgerald, we talk about:
The concept of mastery in running and how it can help you improve...
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