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

Are Your "Easy" Runs Sabatoging Your Results?

February 19, 2026 • 19 mins
It is normal to think, “I need to run faster to run faster.”  But that drive to run faster may actually be what’s stopping you from getting what you want. And not to mention, when you actually try to slow down your runs, it feels awkward and unnatural. Why is that?  And how do you physically run slower when it feels so weird? Today we’ll dive deep into the power of running slowly to run faster.   You’ll learn: the scient...
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Marathon Face: How Running Can Make You Look Older

February 12, 2026 • 20 mins
Do you have Marathon Face? Running can affect your skin and hair making you look older than you really are.  But there are ways to make sure you are not sacrificing great skin and hair for your running PRs. You’ll learn: Why we chafe and how to prevent it How running can prematurely age your skin, and How to protect your hair from damage caused directly or indirectly from running. This is a topic that’s not r...
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PRTL: Point-to-Point Half Marathon Training Plan

February 5, 2026 • 33 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 Destinee: 🏃🏽‍♀️33 years old 🏃🏿training for Iowa’s EMC Dam to DSM Half Marathon 🏃🏼‍♀️recovering perfectionist Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Destinee. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2.  How long have you been...
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How to Make the Treadmill Your Secret Weapon This Winter

January 29, 2026 • 19 mins
Treadmill miles are often seen as “less than” or not as good as the same run outside.  But is that really true? Can treadmill running actually be just as good for your training as running outside? Let’s find out.  On today’s show, we’re going to get into everything you need to know about treadmill running.  You’ll learn: If the treadmill is really the same as running outside If you really need to adjust the incline or...
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The New Science of Endurance Fueling to Smash Your Marathon

January 22, 2026 • 19 mins
A lot has changed in the last decade or so when it comes to endurance fueling guidance. Today, I’m going to go into the new science of endurance fueling. You’ll learn: What has changed about fueling guidelines and why How training your gut is essential for this to actually work, and How you can make the perfect fuel at home Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you impro...
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Fix These Training Mistakes and Never Cramp Again

January 15, 2026 • 17 mins
Have you suffered from painful leg cramps near the end of a marathon? What causes leg cramping and more importantly, how can you prevent this from ever happening again? And if you think the answer has something to do with electrolytes, think again. Let’s find out. You’ll learn: Why dehydration isn’t the real culprit How training mistakes can make you more cramp-prone I’ll equip you with an action plan that you ...
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The Most Relaxing Way To Become A Better Athlete

January 8, 2026 • 18 mins
What if I told you there was a way to simply relax and become a better athlete? Sure, you’d still need to actually train, but you could boost how far and how fast you could run simply by sitting? It’s heat. Specifically in the form of hot baths, steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs. You’ll learn: How various forms of heat can improve your health and performance Why heat wins over cold for most injury treatment, and Which is b...
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Mastering Your Mind When You Just Want to Quit (encore run)

January 1, 2026 • 19 mins
Can you learn to master your mind like an elite athlete? Let’s find out. In this episode, you’ll learn: how to silence the voice that tells you to quit, how to shift away from useless perfectionism, and how to reframe your running goals so you always cross the finish line with a smile. Some of these techniques will be immensely helpful to shift your mindset, while others might not be your jam, and that’s okay...
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What High School Kids Are Doing That Can Make You a Better Runner (encore run)

December 25, 2025 • 49 mins
You might be surprised to learn what today’s high school cross country kids are doing to become better athletes.  And it’s definitely not more running. Find out how their training is different and what you can incorporate into your own training. Today, I’m talking with one of the most prominent coach of coaches in America, Jay Johnson. You’ll learn: About the the differences between training adults and high school kids, ...
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Find Your Flow State: Pre-Race Warm Up (free version)

December 18, 2025 • 17 mins
I always wished there was something designed specifically for runners, something I could follow step by step for the night before, the morning of, my warm-up, and even mid-race. So that’s exactly what I built.  And today, I’m going to share one with you for free, the pre-race warm up. Find Your Flow State is a four-part series of audio recordings designed for the critical times before, during, and after your race.  It puts you in...
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You Don't Need To Stretch More To Be A Better Runner. Do This

December 11, 2025 • 20 mins
Stretching, with the aim to increase flexibility or to relieve tight muscles, is more often than not a waste of time at best and counter productive for runners at worst. Mobility work, on the other hand, could be exactly what you are looking for to improve form and performance and make running feel better. So what’s the difference and how do you do it? Let’s find out. You’ll learn: The difference between mobility and flexi...
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10 Imagination Games to Make Hard Running Feel Like Play

December 4, 2025 • 14 mins
Want hard running to feel like play? On today’s show, I’m going over 10 imagination mind games that can almost instantly turn a tough run into a much easier one.   You’ll learn: Breathing games that can change your focus Games using the other runners around you, and A few more of my favorites As always, you should know that you that listening to this once is probably not going to be enough to change your runn...
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Here's How to Get Unstuck In Your Running (Encore Run)

November 27, 2025 • 47 mins
It some point in your running you are going to get stuck. It might be a performance plateau, or it could be a motivation issue when you can’t seem to get out of the door for a run when you used to love it so much. Or maybe  you are stuck in your head and you can’t seem to will your legs to do what you want. It might seem like it’s a physical limitation, that you just aren’t fit enough or young enough, but more often, it’s mental...
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How to Plan the Perfect 2026 Running Schedule

November 20, 2025 • 18 mins
Ready to plan your 2026 running schedule?  I’ll explain how to plan the perfect year of training for all your running goals from 5k to the marathon. You’ll learn: what happens when you don’t make a strategic plan for your goals, how and when to mix up your distances and your training, and I’ll explore what a well-planned yearly calendar looks like for marathoners, half marathoners, and 5k or 10k racers. This e...
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PRTL: 50 Marathons in 50 States

November 13, 2025 • 45 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 Leigh: 🏃🏽‍♀️47 years old 🏃🏿training for 50 marathons in 50 states 🏃🏼‍♀️3-5 races a year at “party pace” Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Leigh. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal? 2.  How long have you been running...
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How to Have a Delicious and Stress-Free Plant-Based Thanksgiving (Encore Run)

November 6, 2025 • 41 mins
When you’re plant-based and your family and friends aren’t, it can feel like you’re the odd one out.  If you’re hosting and you’re not making turkey on Thanksgiving, your meat-eating guests are likely to grumble.  If you’re a guest, you might go hungry unless you show up with a vegan meal to share. Is there any way to make the holiday gathering go a little smoother for everyone this year? Let’s find out. Today, I’m talking wit...
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The Surprising Way to Avoid Another Running Injury: Kate Mihevc Edwards

October 30, 2025 • 50 mins
Want to know the best way to keep running without injury? It could be all in your head. Let’s find out more. Today we are going to talk to Kate Edwards, an Atlanta-based physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic specialist who practices running medicine.  She has over 15 years of experience working with high performers, runners and athletes of all levels, from recreational athletes to Olympians. We’ll talk about: W...
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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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