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The Planted Runner

The Planted Runner

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Summary

 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.Copyright The Planted Runner Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Starving After Runs? How to Actually Eat Like a Runner

    Starving After Runs? How to Actually Eat Like a Runner
    Apr 30 2026
    Are you a runner that eats half a banana before the run and half the fridge after? This pattern is most certainly affecting your running performance and can lead to unwanted weight gain. So how can you fuel properly and break this cycle? On today’s episode, we’re going to break down one of the most common and misunderstood fueling patterns I see in endurance runners and how to actually nourish your body for performance and for life. You’ll learn why this happens in the first place, how underfueling is quietly sabotaging your performance and recovery, and how to fuel all day long so your runs and your life are just better. And if you want a simple guide to follow along with everything we’re talking about today, I’ve got you covered. You can grab my free fueling guide at www.theplantedrunner.com/join. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast for experienced and new runners alike! I found this podcast about 5 years ago and have been a devoted listener ever since. Great interviews with famous and ordinary runners along with running advice and discussions that will motivate you to get out there and be the best runner you can be. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Running tips and inspiration at its best I’ve followed for a while and pop in and out when I see a topic I’m especially in need of help or need to revisit some expert tips from Claire. Super helpful information. Claire is so knowledgeable and presents everything in such a user friendly way, whether you are a newbie runner or looking for some updated perspective on the world of running! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very informative! I love this podcast! I started listening when I was new to running (been eating a plant based diet for much longer than I’ve been running) and I always find it very interesting! Coach Claire has a very good voice and precise way of speaking and conveying information! I just wish the episodes were longer so they didn’t stop halfway through my runs! Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    15 mins
  • How To Prep For Sydney and Chicago in Steamy Singapore

    How To Prep For Sydney and Chicago in Steamy Singapore
    Apr 23 2026
    Today,we’re doing something a little different. You’ll be listening in on a coaching call I’m having with one of my athletes. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like, here you go! I’m talking to PR Teammate Danny and I’m just going to include the intro he wrote for himself, because it’s awesome. Danny spent his first four decades avoiding cardio (or any sport for that matter), before hitting a mid-life crisis. After dropping 20 kg, a friend promptly scammed him into running a full marathon as his first-ever race. Plot twist: the friend Did Not Start (DNS) due to injury, leaving him to suffer the 42.2 Km alone. He's been addicted ever since. Now, he's obsessed with the mental grit of the sport and can be found @zidaniey when not busy drenching his kit in Singapore's humidity while battling his shoe-shopping addiction. Danny is training for both Sydney and Chicago this fall and wants to be sure he's scheduled his tune-up races just right. We have runners from all over the world on the team and this was such a fun conversation I know you’ll enjoy. And of course, if you want to get in on the fun, what are you waiting for? Learn more about the PR Team and sign up today at www.theplantedrunner.com/group. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast so useful and inspiring “Great idea for runners and useful tips Love all the guests and tips for success Thank you Heather for Montana 😊😊😊👍” Night-Owl-3 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    52 mins
  • Revealing The Marathon Myths That Never Actually Happened

    Revealing The Marathon Myths That Never Actually Happened
    Apr 16 2026
    Marathon history is full of drama, heroes and quite a few myths that you are probably perpetuating yourself at your local run club. Today, I’m going to talk with author, coach, and historian Martin Dugard. Martin is the author of a dozen #1 New York Times bestsellers, he’s a Board Member of the USA Track and Field Foundation, and blogs weekly as The Paper Kenyan on martindugard.com. His new book, The Long Run, dives into the rich history of the marathon and debunks some of the most pervasive myths in the sport. We discuss: The origin story of the marathon and what really happened How the jogging craze led to the marathon boom, and The impact of some of the biggest stars of the sport who still influence runners today. And Martin is kind enough to do a book giveaway to listeners of The Planted Runner who live in the US. If you’d like to win a copy of the book, first write an Apple Podcast review of the show and then email me your US shipping address to claire@theplantedrunner.com. We’ll pick a random winner by the end of April 2026. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great information! “I follow Claire on Instagram and now just found her podcast. Such good information for running and nutrition! I am now adding this to my podcast rotation!” Hjbrown03 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Claire speaks to me! “I stumbled on this podcast trying to find someone who teaches running and valuable tips in a more simplified way for beginners like me - and Coach Claire breaks it down so clearly and her mental strength minute is what I look forward to whenever I struggle with my own beliefs! Thank you!!!!” MaverickTX88 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Favourite running podcaster “Well thought out, jam-packed episodes, yet delivered in an easy to listen to format. Relevant topics each week. I look forward to the new episodes on Thursday mornings!” Holly_Mae Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    49 mins
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