Afraid of the Track? How to Finally Master the Oval

Afraid of the Track? How to Finally Master the Oval

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 love it.  Yep, it’s possible! 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 [https://theplantedrunner.com/book] 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 [https://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 [https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner] 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 [https://previnex.refr.cc/default/u/claireb] RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great snack sized bits of running info “Stumbled across this podcast the other day and finding it very useful. Each episode is short and to the point with actionable information for the listener. You won’t find case studies and long episodes with this one, there are time and place for those as well. But sometimes you just want an episode you can get through in one quick setting.” Fireplug 4760  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Tapering episode “Loved listening to this episode it had a lot Of great info!!!” LRod@1002 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast! “I’ve been listening to several different running podcasts, but this is the most accessible information in a very straightforward and easy to understand format. I especially love how you wrap with the mental strength minute. Highly recommend!” margarita 2018 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat

PRTL: Athletic Running Plan

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 Samantha: 🏃🏽‍♀️42 years old 🏃🏿wants to get faster and stronger without racing 🏃🏼‍♀️wants a hybrid training plan Learn how I create a custom athletic training plan for Samantha. 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 [https://theplantedrunner.com/book] 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 [https://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 [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/ [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

Marathon Era Over? Here's The Big Thing No One Tells You

What happens when you decide that you are no longer in your marathon era? Fear of losing fitness and identity keeps some runners racing long after they’ve lost the joy. How do you stop training like a marathon runner without feeling like you are losing part of yourself? Let’s find out. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about the complicated relationship between identity and marathon training. You’ll learn: *  why so many runners struggle to let go of race goals,  * why changing your training focus in midlife may actually improve your long-term health, *  and how to create a new relationship with fitness that still feels purposeful and rewarding. If you’d like help building a training schedule that fits your current season of life instead of forcing yourself into a traditional marathon cycle, head to www.theplantedrunner.com/plans [http://www.theplantedrunner.com/plans] to learn more and look for the Athletic Running Plan option. 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 [https://theplantedrunner.com/book] 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 [https://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 [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/ [https://www.liquid-iv.com/] and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very informative I love that the information on this podcast is backed by science and reputable.  Great information for any runner. Lydia Averette ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fantastic! Claire is knowledgeable and entertaining. As a fellow plant based eater and somewhat new runner, I was searching for someone who could guide me on my running journey. I hit the jackpot with this podcast. I also followed Claire’s training plan last year to guide me to my first half marathon and I finished strong with her advice! Runner Steph  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Really love this podcast! Claire is so knowledgeable and her podcast has such a great balance - it’s to the point, easy to understand and always so informative. I love listening to it while I run :) 1 of 2 does not work Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat

This is Why Silly-Looking Skips Are Really Powerful for Runners

Could a few minutes of skips and hops each week actually help you run faster and stronger?  Learn how powerful plyos can be in your run training. Research continues to show that short bouts of plyometric training can improve running economy, lower leg stiffness, force production, and neuromuscular coordination.  On today’s show, we’re going to talk about the power of plyometrics. You’ll learn * why explosive training matters even for marathoners * how plyos improve running economy and durability * the biggest mistake runners make when adding them and my favorite simple way to sneak plyometrics into your routine without turning it into another exhausting workout. All of the runners I coach get plyometrics on their schedule and you can check out the routine I’ve made for free on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAwDi81ggAU]. 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 [https://theplantedrunner.com/book] 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 [https://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 [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/ [https://www.liquid-iv.com/] and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Running tips and inspiration at its best  “I’ve followed for a while and pop in and out when I see a topic I’m especially in need of help or need to revisit some expert tips from Claire. Super helpful information. Claire is so knowledgeable and presents everything is such a user friendly way, whether you are a newbie runner or looking for some updated perspective on the world of running!”  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great podcast for experienced and new runners alike!  “I found this podcast about 5 years ago and have been a devoted listener ever since. Great interviews with famous and ordinary runners along with running advice and discussions that will motivate you to get out there and be the best runner you can be.”  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very informative!  “I love this podcast!! I started listening when I was new to running (been eating a plant based diet for much longer than I’ve been running) and I always find it very interesting! Coach Claire has a very good voice and precise way of speaking and conveying information! I just wish the episodes were longer so they didn’t stop halfway through my runs!”  Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat

BONUS: 5-Minute Guided Warm Up for Long Runs

Coach Claire guides you through a 5-minute audio warm up for your next long run. This one will be all standing, perfect before heading out the door or right when you get out of your car. As you work through each movement, she will offer you some phrases to think about that you can carry with you on this run and beyond. Calm music helps remind you to keep everything relaxed. Warm up exercises: * leg swings * hip openers * quad stretch * knee to chest * calf raises * arm swings * double leg hops * single leg hops 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 [https://theplantedrunner.com/book] 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 [https://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 [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/ [https://www.liquid-iv.com/] and use code PLANTED at checkout. Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat