The Planted Runner

Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries you can get.  And it’s also preventable. Today’s conversation is all about shin splints with physical therapist and run coach, Duane Scotti. We’ll discuss: How and why runners get shin splints as well as who’s most susceptible, How to treat them if you get them, and How to get back to running safely and never worry about them again If you’ve...

Welcome back to the Three Month Marathon Series where I take you through each of the three months of specific marathon training.  This is Month 2, which is perfect any month of the year that’s about two months away from the big day. You’ll learn: What you should be focusing on in your training this month What your long runs, easy runs, and speed work should look like, and What you should not be do...

Goals, in running and in life, are necessary for improvement, but sometimes your big goals can take away the joy of the journey. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways, backed by research, that we can achieve our dream goals without sacrificing our enjoyment of the present moment. Today’s conversation is with the incomparable Lauren Fleshman, a former pro runner and author of the groundbreaking best...

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 Trisha: 🏃🏽‍♀️48 years old 🏃🏿training for the Boston Marathon 🏃🏼‍♀️struggling with scheduling runs and strength Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Trisha. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1.  What is your goal?...

How confident are you in your fueling for runs and races? On today’s episode, I’m going to go over the essentials of pre-run fueling, even if you have a sensitive stomach.   You’ll learn: why eating something, even if it’s small, makes such an impact, what foods are best before your run, and how to adapt what you eat based on the type of run and the time of day. And I’ll even get into the essentia...

Today, I’m beginning a new series taking you through each of the three months of specific marathon training.  We are starting with Month 3 which is perfect any month of the year that’s about three months away from the big day. You’ll learn: What you should be focusing on in your training this month What your long runs, easy runs, and speed work should look like, and What you should not be doing 3...

How did I build my way to a 2:58 marathon at age 42 with no injuries? A big part of it was strength training. If you don’t want to be one of the 50-80% of runners who gets injured this year, proper strength training can help hedge your bets. While there’s no way to 100% guarantee that you’ll be one of the lucky healthy runners, strengthening your body for running can make a big difference. Today,...

The sad truth is that most resolutions are abandoned by mid-January.  Even by well-intentioned, highly disciplined runners. There is a better way. 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 today’s episode, we’ll explore: why most New Year's reso...

How would you handle being diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected everything you do? One whose symptoms came on suddenly and erratically, and affected you both mentally and physically? If you’re anything like Besty Mueller, you’d use it as inspiration for the greatest endurance adventure of your life. Betsy is training to be the first person with MS to run across the United States. In...

If you have a busy life outside of running, and let’s face it, we all do, fitting in your training can be a real challenge. Wouldn’t it be great if you could run less and still be the best runner you can be? Let’s find out how. On today’s show, I’m going to reveal some great ways to better fit your training into your busy life. I’ll go over: Exactly how much time you need to invest in training for...

What if I told you that the running goal that you’re dreaming of might actually be harder to achieve if you focus on it too much?   It’s true. So what’s the best way to have big goals yet hold them loosely and then actually achieve them? Let’s find out. 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...

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...

No one starts a race expecting to quit. But if you race often enough, it will likely happen to you. Sometimes quitting in the middle of a race is absolutely the right thing to do. Other times, quitting is just quitting and you will be full of regret when you do. How can you tell? And more importantly, how can you turn it into something positive? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’m going to talk a...

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...

Runs in a perfect state of flow are the ones that we are always chasing. Once you feel the flow, you want to have it all the time. But what exactly is flow state and how do we get more of it?   Let’s find out. Today, we’ll go over the science of flow. We’ll discover: what the flow state really is what conditions make it more likely to happen, and how to get there more often. So if you are looking...

We are back on track with new episodes! If you are lucky enough to have access to a local track today, it can be the very best thing to get better and faster at running. Let’s find out why. Today, we’ll go over: the common and perhaps misguided perceptions of track running,  how you can use the track to improve your running, and  the important rules of the track, so you won’t look like newbie out...

Masters runners (those over 40) today are fitter and faster than ever before. How can it be? Have the elite older runners unlocked the running fountain of youth? Let’s find out. We’ll explore how you can get fitter and faster, no matter what your age. We’ll look at: The traditional signs of aging How to slow down the slow down, and we’ll talk about some Factors that you might not even be consideri...

What can we learn from the mental strength abilities of the highest performing athletes in the world? What do they do that we don’t? And more importantly, how can we learn to have the mental strength of a champion in our own lives? 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-b...

Running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond is not the same as when you are younger. This is especially true for women going through perimenopause. On today’s show I’m joined by writer, runner, and podcast host Cherie Turner. We explore: How you can still get faster and live your fittest life no matter what your age How perimenopause can affect our lives and our running, and The bright sides of embracing...

Use the power of your mind to get the results you want on race day. This episode is a little different than usual. I will guide you through a race visualization just for runners. For best results, lie down in a quiet place, use headphones, and have an open mind.  You’ll experience a detailed picture of race day from the time you awake to the finish line including: Everything you’ll need to go thro...

Did Adrian run his speedy marathon goal in Sydney at the World Age Group Championship? 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 results episode, we follow up with Adrian from PRTL 7. He 🏃🏽‍♀️is 68 years old 🏃🏿has run 36 marathons, but started late in life 🏃🏼‍♀️had a goal of 3:20, but would be happy under 3:3...

The thought of being too sick to run is something you’d rather not think about at all. Are there any guidelines to follow to be sure you’re not making yourself worse? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’m going to go over: when it’s okay to exercise when you are sick, what precautions and modifications you should make to your routine,  when it’s not a good idea to run, and how long it takes to retu...

Your running cadence is the pattern or number of steps you run per minute. Increase your cadence and you’re halfway to running faster. Lengthening your stride is the other half of the equation, but doing that can be problematic. It’s far more effective to focus on quickening your feet. Let’s explore why. On today’s show, I’m going to dive into your running cadence. I’ll go over: why focusing on yo...

Most runners would probably say they eat pretty healthy. But are you actually optimizing your nutrition for your running? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’m talking to registered dietician, Natalie Rizzo, the founder of Greenletes. and Nutrition Editor for TODAY. We’ll go over: the difference between eating healthy and fueling for endurance, we’ll get into the specifics of macronutrients, includ...

Marathoners typically taper or decrease mileage and intensity in the last few weeks before their race. But studies show that less than 40% of runners are actually optimizing their taper. How can you be one of the runners doing it right? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’ll explore what the ideal marathon taper should look like, the common mistakes that runners make during taper, and how to get yo...