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? 2. How long have you been running regularly? 3. Do you have any current or recurring injuries? 4. Wha...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 113
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 essentials of fueling your marathon or half marathon so you can start training your stomach today. Welcome to ...
Jan 16, 2025•19 min
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 months before race day This series is the perfect companion to your spring race training this year, s...
Jan 09, 2025•17 min•Ep. 111
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, I’m introducing you to my strength coach, Ryan McMullen. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Cl...
Jan 02, 2025•45 min
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 resolutions fail why January 1st is a bad start date for most people and, what to do instead to create la...
Dec 26, 2024•18 min
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 today’s conversation, you’ll learn: What inspired her to set out on this adventure What her trainin...
Dec 19, 2024•35 min
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 endurance races from the 5k to the marathon How to maximize your training into less overall time, a...
Dec 12, 2024•19 min
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-oriented focus can keep you from getting the results you want, and We’ll look at better ways to set ru...
Dec 05, 2024•16 min
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 ...
Nov 28, 2024•43 min
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 about the dreaded DNF. I speak on personal experience on this one, because I’ve been there myself. I’...
Nov 21, 2024•20 min
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, What parents need to know about high school coaches, and What all runners, re...
Nov 14, 2024•50 min
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 to add more magical miles to your running life, stay tuned. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach C...
Nov 07, 2024•13 min
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 there, even if you’ve never run on a track before. And I’ll also go into why you just might learn to l...
Oct 31, 2024•15 min
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 considering that affect your speed So if you are a runner over 40 or you plan to be, this is the episode for ...
Oct 24, 2024•24 min
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-backed training and plant-based nutrition. On today’s show, we’re going to have a conversation with a...
Oct 17, 2024•48 min
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 your journey with a fresh perspective Cherie Louise Turner is the host and producer of Women's Runn...
Oct 10, 2024•45 min
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 through to have the race of your dreams, What you’ll do when things go wrong, and you’ll imagine All the ...
Oct 03, 2024•21 min
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 3:30 Did the plan I created work for Adrian? Did he reach his ambitious goal? How did he place in the W...
Sep 26, 2024•41 min
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 return to fitness after some time off It’s a good idea to listen to this one before you get sick, so you ...
Sep 19, 2024•14 min
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 your cadence can be an important tool for gaining speed with lower injury risk, some myths about the i...
Sep 12, 2024•18 min
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, including what you should look for, and she’ll let us know which supplements are worth it and which are a ...
Sep 05, 2024•41 min
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 your mind ready and avoid the “Taper Tantrums” I’ll also cover the best guidelines for marathon taper ...
Aug 29, 2024•23 min
In our time-crunched hustle culture, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed in our busy lives. Even though, by far, it’s the absolute most important thing we can do for our health and fitness. So how do you know if you’re really getting enough? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’ll be talking with triathlon and sleep coach, Simon Ward. We’ll go over Simple strategies for improving sleep quantity & quality How to know if you’re really getting enough, and How to set the stage for sl...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min
GI issues like nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea affect anywhere from 30-90% of all runners. If you're one of them, learning all you can about it can really make a difference in your running and your racing. Because it is an issue that can be fixed, once you figure out the culprit. Let’s find out more. On today’s show, I’ll explore why runners suffer from all kinds of gastrointestinal issues, what you can do to figure out your unique solution, and how to know if something more serious is going on....
Aug 15, 2024•17 min
Can Jamie reach her potential in her second marathon? 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 Jamie: 🏃🏽♀️42 years old 🏃🏿has a 5k PR of 22:22, first marathon was 3:52 🏃🏼♀️wants to Boston Qualify with a 3:40 Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for this talented second-time marathoner. Follow along with the questions I ask each runner: 1. What is your goal? 2. How long ha...
Aug 13, 2024•35 min
Running by feel can seem like a lost art in our world of high-tech wearables, sort of like learning to write cursive in a world of computers. But with a few basic guidelines and a lot of practice, you can learn to free yourself from being a slave to your Garmin. Let’s find out how. On today’s show, I’ll explore how to teach yourself to run by feel. You’ll learn: What each type of run should feel like The simple formulas for matching your breaths to your steps for each run, and How you can still ...
Aug 08, 2024•21 min
Can Melanie run/walk her way to finish her first marathon by the cutoff time of 7:45? 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 Melanie: 🏃🏽♀️35 years old 🏃🏿training for Every Woman’s Marathon, her first 🏃🏼♀️concerned about training for a marathon while actively aiming for weight loss Learn how I create a custom marathon training plan for a new runner using the run/walk method! Follow a...
Aug 06, 2024•46 min
If you’re only running and expecting to get better at it, you’re missing out. You’ll simply be getting better at working around your weaknesses rather than truly improving. And if you’re over 40? You’re going to have to do more than just run to keep your bone density, improve muscle mass, and keep your metabolism humming along. Not to mention improve your performance. You might think a little strength training and mobility are the answer. But it’s a lot more nuanced than that. On today’s show, I...
Aug 01, 2024•53 min
Jennifer has lost nearly 50 pounds and her goal is 2:15 in the Air Force Half. Can she be ready? 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 Jennifer: 🏃🏽♀️46 years old 🏃🏿lost nearly 50 pounds in the last 18 months 🏃🏼♀️runs or strength trains every day, but says she cuts back when she needs to Learn how I create a custom half marathon training plan for this runner who keeps improving! Fol...
Jul 30, 2024•36 min
A lot of people use running to lose weight. And some people lose weight to get faster at running. This is the concept of “race weight.” And while it can work temporarily, it can be very, very damaging. But yet, it’s still tempting runners every day. On today’s show, I’ll explore the nuanced and controversial subject of race weight and losing weight in general with running. We’ll explore: The science of race weight How losing weight while training can backfire on physical and mental health as wel...
Jul 25, 2024•19 min
