The Planted Runner

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

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 [email protected].  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

How do you figure out which is the right shoe for you?

Today’s episode is all about running shoes.

You’ll learn:


How to find the right shoe for you


How many shoes you should have, and


If you really should spend the cash on carbon plated super shoes.

This episode is essential if you are a new runner or just getting back into the sport, but experienced runners will pick up a few things as well.

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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative and entertaining…

Helpful and reliable information for training.  Inspirational and entertaining as well!  Highly recommend.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Running Podcasts Finest

Yes, I am one of those who followed Claire over from a previous podcast.  Each podcast is like a 5k run; just long enough and packs plenty of informations.  Claire manages to tackle plenty of different topics others rarely discuss.  Other times she provides fresh reminders to keep sharp.  Then there are the eye opening episodes.

Her expertise and weekly advice has helped my running game.  I’m one of those who listens during the workday and not so much while running.  What I also enjoy about the podcast is any episode is easy to review.  I’m okay there are few interviews  Keep up the great work!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!

I have been running for 24 years, but only 3+ as a plant-based runner.  I love the info that Coach Claire provides especially the mental strength techniques.  I recently got certified as an RRCA Level 1 coach, but have been a little time in taking steps to begin coaching professionally.  I think being coached is probably the first step and Coach Claire seems like the best fit for me!

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

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 Clint:

🏃🏽‍♀️51 years old

🏃🏿seasoned marathon runner who’s taken winter off

🏃🏼‍♀️struggling with starting over

Learn how I create a custom back to running training plan for Clint.

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

How is it that some people seem to be calm under pressure, aren’t bothered by spiraling thoughts, and walk through life with a sense of ease, even when things are hard?

Could it be that they are just wired differently?  Or is it a skill that can be trained?

Let’s find out.

Today, I’m going to talk about how your brain changes through repetition and why intentional cognitive conditioning can completely alter the way you perform, not just in running, but in life. 

You’ll learn:


why repeated thoughts become automatic patterns, 


how your brain builds stronger pathways through practice, and 


why small daily mental reps often matter more than waiting until you feel motivated.

If you have ever wondered why certain habits feel so difficult to break or why some thoughts arrive instantly the moment things get hard, this is the episode for you.

And if you are ready to put the neuroscience in action and start actual cognitive conditioning training, get ready for something really exciting.

Begin With Ten is my new 30-day cognitive conditioning program: ten minutes a day of guided brain training designed to help rewire the way you think using repetition, breathwork, and neuroscience-backed techniques used by elite performers around the world.

This is not passive listening. You are actively training your mind with daily mental reps that strengthen calm, certainty, emotional control, and focus in a way that compounds over time.

Learn more now: theplantedrunner.com/BeginWithTen.  

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