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  • The Surprising Truth About Chasing Your Goal Time

    The Surprising Truth About Chasing Your Goal Time
    Oct 15 2026
    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
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    19 min
  • Plant-Based Travel Tips You Need to Stay Full and Happy

    Plant-Based Travel Tips You Need to Stay Full and Happy
    Oct 8 2026
    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
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    14 min
  • The Marathon Is Secretly Making You Sick. Here's Why

    The Marathon Is Secretly Making You Sick. Here's Why
    Oct 1 2026
    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
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    13 min
  • Matt Fitzgerald is Dying to Run

    Matt Fitzgerald is Dying to Run
    Sep 24 2026
    Matt Fitzgerald is too sick to run. So, naturally, he trained for an ultra marathon. Matt Fitzgerald, runner, coach, author, and friend of the podcast, has been suffering from devastating symptoms of long COVID. Running makes everything worse. He waited years to get healthy enough to run again and when that didn’t happen, he ran in spite of it. His new book, Dying to Run, tells of his wildly unrealistic mission to train for a 100k race, even if it killed him. We talk about: How long COVID took away one of the most important things in his life, How he coped with the dramatic change in his life and identity, and Why he was determined to get closure on racing, despite the risks.. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cheers!! 🏃‍♀️ As someone who just began their running journey last year this podcast has been integral to building my confidence and success as a runner. I love how the podcast is structured, the length is perfect and never feels too repetitive, there’s always something helpful to discuss! The nutrition tips and strength training have been extremely helpful. I can’t believe it’s already been a year, I’ve listened to every single episode and look forward to what’s to come in the future! leahm110 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Menopause… Thank you for saying the silent part out loud! As a fellow female runner of a proud 54 1/2 (throwback to childhood) it’s so helpful to listen to women talk out loud about menopause, the affects, no matter the level of severity, and tips on how to fight back! I love my aging body and what it’s still capable of doing, rather than focusing on what it can no longer do. Love your podcast! Keep fighting! 🙂 54andstrong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great information! These podcasts are very helpful! As a long time runner, I’m always interested in new information on training, recovery, and nutrition to improve my running. Can’t wait until the next episode! RealMcCoy2 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    55 min
  • Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running (encore run)

    Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running (encore run)
    Sep 17 2026
    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 min
  • The Marathon Pacing Strategy That Actually Beats the Negative Split

    The Marathon Pacing Strategy That Actually Beats the Negative Split
    Sep 10 2026
    The golden rule of marathon pacing is the negative split. Start conservative, finish faster. But is that really the ideal way to pace? Maybe not. You'll learn: Why the negative split might not be the best way to pace a marathon, How the course itself, flat or hilly, can trick you into pacing mistakes How to use your effort with your watch to know if you should push or hang on If you’ve never run the second half faster than the first, like me, or if you always have, this is the episode for you. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Helpful, Different than all the others I found Claire by searching "best podcasts for runners" and nearly immediately discovered that this was a much different show than the rest. Her ability to include ways to improve your cognitive skills in a way that improves your running is fantastic in that she doesn't simply explain the subject she provides the tools. I signed up for her Begin With Ten program as well specifically to work on this though the simple "readiness reset" will be enough to get started for most. Thank You, Claire. Get the Readiness Reset here: https://www.theplantedrunner.com/reset Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    18 min
  • PRTL: Return to Running after YEARS off

    PRTL: Return to Running after YEARS off
    Sep 3 2026
    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 Jeremy, my audio editor: 🏃🏽‍♀️52 years old 🏃🏿wants to start running again and build to 5ks after years off 🏃🏼‍♀️ADHD affects his training Learn how I create a custom training plan for Jeremy. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1. What is your goal? 2. How long have you been running regularly? 3. Do you have any current or recurring injuries? 4. What are your RECENT (past 6-12 months) race times and distances? If you have not raced recently, but have in the past, please estimate your race fitness. If you have never raced, or not in a very long time, please estimate how fast you could run 1 mile (1.6km) as fast as possible. 5. How many miles or kilometers per week do you typically run (do not include race weeks or taper weeks)? 6. What is the highest amount of weekly mileage you've ever run and how long ago was that? 7. How long is your average/most recent long run? 8. What pace would you say is a very easy effort, relaxed pace for an average run? This is a pace so slow that you could talk the entire time almost as easily as walking. 9. When do you want to run and rest? 10. What are your favorite and least favorite kinds of running workouts? 11. Do you strength train and/or cross train? 12. What do you struggle with? If you would like to win a free custom training plan and be featured in a future episode, first write a review of the show on Apple Podcast and then enter at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/prlab 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. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A+ I appreciate Coach Claire’s positive insights on training! JRA4177 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast Claire has amazing guests and I learn such valuable information from her. Jill Nuge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Unique This podcast, in addition to featuring scientific and engaging content, has another important quality: it combines the coach’s personal experience and insights on the topic and presents them in the simplest way possible. This unique aspect makes the podcast incredibly valuable and enjoyable to listen to. nmroshan Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    47 min
  • The Taper Myths That Could Cost You Your Best Marathon

    The Taper Myths That Could Cost You Your Best Marathon
    Aug 27 2026
    Every marathoner will need to execute just the right wind down of training to show up on race day at peak form. If you don’t do enough, you risk feeling flat. But even worse is doing too much in taper and showing up overcooked. How can you be sure your taper finds just the right balance? Let's find out. Today, we're busting the taper myths that can undo months of otherwise great training.. You'll learn: The taper myth that leads runners to either overdo it or undertrain right before the race What your workouts, strength training, and nutrition should actually look like these final few weeks, and How to structure the mental side of your training, especially if you’re starting to feel the race nerves already And if the mental side needs a boost right now? I've made something just for you. 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. I'll talk more about it later in the show, but if you want it right now, head to https://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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Straightforward and so so good! “I love Claire’s approach to running information and knowledge - it’s straightforward and what we need to know. Great listen. And loving the PRTLs and listening to your thought process. 🤗” jamie443321 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good tips “I like that this podcast gives actual information and advice to recreational runners who want to find their best performance. Claire is easy to listen to and paces the podcast well. I bet she paces her runs well too!” DebE265 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Honest and trustworthy training info. “Have really been enjoying you discussions on training. Being an older runner I can see the errors I have made in my training by now understanding your approach to training and how you prescribe that training. Not to mention what a great vide you offer with your love of running. Will continue to listen and learn.” nothappy1&5 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    16 min