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  • How to Plan the Perfect 2026 Running Schedule

    How to Plan the Perfect 2026 Running Schedule
    Nov 20 2025
    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 episode is going to be extremely helpful to plan out a whole year of running, but remember, you don’t have to do this alone. I still have a few more spots on the PR Team and you get a major discount when you sign up for a full year. Imagine having the whole year sketched out for you, while allowing flexibility for life. Each cycle blends seamlessly to the next with plenty of time for fitness building, recovery, and room to try new things. Join us 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mental Strength Powerhouse A uniques, highly informative podcast, especially with the Mental Strength Minute that Claire gives us at the end of each episode. In fact, Claire’s “The Ultimate Race Day Guided Visualization for Runners” (episode 53 from 8/31/23) has been a game-changer for me. I use it frequently during every marathon cycle. It was a crucial part of the mental strength work that helped my finally BQ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast Claire has amazing guests and I learn such valuable information from her. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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. Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    19 min
  • PRTL: 50 Marathons in 50 States

    PRTL: 50 Marathons in 50 States
    Nov 13 2025
    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 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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    46 min
  • How to Have a Delicious and Stress-Free Plant-Based Thanksgiving (Encore Run)

    How to Have a Delicious and Stress-Free Plant-Based Thanksgiving (Encore Run)
    Nov 6 2025
    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 with a very special guest, Nick Cutsumpas, also known as Farmer Nick. Nick is an Emmy-winning plant-based gardener, landscaper, and plant coach. I invited him on the show to have a conversation all about how to have a happy and healthy holiday when you’re plant-based and your family is not. We go over: Meal ideas whether you are a guest or if you are hosting, Potluck do’s and don’ts, and How to best respond to common questions, without being that angry vegan And, I couldn’t help myself, we also talk a little about gardening and houseplants, two more things Nick and I have in common. 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 EARTH BREEZE Get your stinkiest running clothes clean (without the mess and plastic waste). Join me and the 2,000,000+ happy customers who made the switch to laundry detergent eco sheets, an elegant solution to the endless plastic jugs piling up in our landfills and laundry rooms. Get started today and enjoy 40% off when you subscribe and save. Cancel any time. Love your laundry or your money back guaranteed. https://earthbreeze.com/pages/plantedrunner NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 20% off the regular price with my unique link https://previnex.refr.cc/default/u/claireb RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great listen! “Recently started listening to Claire and thoroughly enjoy the wisdom she shares from years of experience. As a new but older runner she provides not just inspiration but scientific proof that progress is possible. It’s a great listen!” AnnaPerrott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great source of information “A great mix of topics and a charismatic speaker. I would love an episode on running mechanics, which muscle, bones, ligaments and tendons are activated with each step” agrancea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Look forward to this every week! “Out of the few running podcasts I enjoy, this is definitely my first go-to as new ones come out! I’m a vegetarian and definitely still new to the whole running thing, so this show has been super interesting and helpful along the way! Thank you for doing it!” jessicaa_xx3 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    42 min
  • The Surprising Way to Avoid Another Running Injury: Kate Mihevc Edwards

    The Surprising Way to Avoid Another Running Injury: Kate Mihevc Edwards
    Oct 30 2025
    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: Who is most likely to get an injury and why, How the mental side of training can affect injury and recovery, and What she’s learned from her work with elite runners that can help you stay strong and healthy. 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: Connect with Kate on social media: @katemihevcedwards @precisionpt_atl @fbrunsource Her podcast: Interdisciplinary Case Miles 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 listen! “Recently started listening to Claire and thoroughly enjoy the wisdom she shares from years of experience. As a new but older runner she provides not just inspiration but scientific proof that progress is possible. It’s a great listen!” AnnaPerrott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great source of information “A great mix of topics and a charismatic speaker. I would love an episode on running mechanics, which muscle, bones, ligaments and tendons are activated with each step” agrancea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Look forward to this every week! “Out of the few running podcasts I enjoy, this is definitely my first go-to as new ones come out! I’m a vegetarian and definitely still new to the whole running thing, so this show has been super interesting and helpful along the way! Thank you for doing it!” jessicaa_xx3 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    51 min
  • The New Way Marathon Excellence is Possible For Everyone

    The New Way Marathon Excellence is Possible For Everyone
    Oct 23 2025
    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 ask him if everyone really can be excellent at it. We also talk about: Regular runners can get really good at the marathon, How advances in science have made massive changes in the sport, and We’ll go over some marathon training myths and mistakes that might be costing you minutes While we don’t get into the mental side of training in this conversation, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for your next race with my new Find Your Flow State Audio training series. I’ll talk more about it later, but if you are ready right now, head to theplantedrunner.com/flowstate to learn more. 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: John Davis: Book: https://marathonexcellence.com Free newsletter: https://runningwritings.com/news 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My Go-to podcast I’ve been running for the last 10yrs, vegan for 3 and this last year I’ve been dialing in my casual running to actually training. Being able to have The Planted Runner podcast as a resource has been priceless and it’s kept me entertained and inspired on long drives, long runs, and during work. Claire clearly has a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoy learning from her and the various guests she has on the show! Definitely worth a listen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast! Love listening to the podcast while running! There is a lot of great information! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great content Super informative and educational. Really enjoy the content. Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    54 min
  • Don't Run In The Cold Without These Practical Tips

    Don't Run In The Cold Without These Practical Tips
    Oct 16 2025
    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 any kind of weather for any kind of run, and I’ll share my personal experience with a condition that many runners face this time of year, especially women. Even if you’re like me, a die-hard summer lover, you’ll be completely prepared for any condition Mother Nature can throw at you. I also want to remind you if you’ve still got a race coming up this fall, there’s still time to make sure your mind is as strong as your legs. My Find Your Flow State audio series will turn your race anxiety into calm confidence. After all, the strongest muscle in the body is your mind. I’ll get into more details later, but if you are ready right now, go to theplantedrunner.com/flowstate 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. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing podcast! “I absolutely love this podcast. Every episode is so interesting and informative and I really enjoy listening to the guests that Claire interviews each week. I also love the PR training labs and have already learned so much about my own running and nutrition through listening to Claire’s knowledge and expertise. I can’t wait for the next episode!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect timing 😊 “I am a listener from Asia and I stumbled upon your podcast a year ago. I have been running for a few years now but just recently shifted to a plant based diet. I am so happy I found this podcast. It really helped me a lot and up to now, I’m still learning every episode. It has been tough having this lifestyle, especially where I am from where the resources are very meager. Thank you so much and I always look forward to weekly episodes. Keep it up, I hope you know how much help and inspiration you are able to give 💯” ammmilo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative and fun “I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It’s interesting and informative. I’m a new runner and follow a predominantly plant-based diet so it’s a perfect fit.” Piculina Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    20 min
  • Train Your Stomach To Be As Strong As Your Legs

    Train Your Stomach To Be As Strong As Your Legs
    Oct 9 2025
    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 I’ll reveal some sneaky culprits that might be the real issue. 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My Go-to podcast I’ve been running for the last 10yrs, vegan for 3 and this last year I’ve been dialing in my casual running to actually training. Being able to have The Planted Runner podcast as a resource has been priceless and it’s kept me entertained and inspired on long drives, long runs, and during work. Claire clearly has a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoy learning from her and the various guests she has on the show! Definitely worth a listen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast! Love listening to the podcast while running! There is a lot of great information! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great content Super informative and educational. Really enjoy the content. Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat
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    16 min
  • PRTL: Can Daniel BQ at CIM?

    PRTL: Can Daniel BQ at CIM?
    Oct 2 2025
    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 Daniel: 🏃🏽‍♀️55 years old 🏃🏿training for CIM Marathon, goal is to qualify for Boston 🏃🏼‍♀️needs to run 5 minutes faster than last race Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for Daniel. 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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    36 min