This conversation is with Coach Claire Bartholik, a certified running coach and sports nutrition specialist. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners from those on a walk/run program seeking general fitness all the way up to high level athletes. She is also an athlete herself and is a multiple time Boston Marathon qualifier, state Master’s Marathon Champion and a competitive Master’s athlete.
We discuss:
- How Claire learned to love running
- What it’s like running the Boston Marathon
- Running for weight loss vs running for performance
- Being thin doesn’t equal faster
- The problem with running fasted first thing in the morning
- Importance of keeping easy runs easy
- Slow runs and Zone 2 training
- Why you need to incorporate rest days
- Limiting long runs to 3 hours or less for optimal performance
- Using speed workouts to get faster
- Why you should incorporate running strides into your easy runs
- Strength training after your hardest runs
- If treadmills should be on incline
Connect:
- Claire’s website: https://theplantedrunner.com/
- YouTube: The Planted Runner
- Instagram: @theplantedrunner
Connect with me: @casswarbeck
Resources:
Theme music: Tyler Gaudon
Audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider*
Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout.
Connect with me: @casswarbeck
Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout.
Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik
*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*
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