If you’ve just raced a marathon or half marathon, you know that you need to recover.  But how long will that take?

It’s more than your body that’s been through the experience of training and racing.  Your mind, your relationships, and perhaps even your identity itself have been affected as well and need recovery.  No app or GPS watch is going to be able to quantify those things in hard data.

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.

Today  I’m going to get into the three critical weeks of recovery after your big goal race.  I’ll go over: 

• The do’s and don’ts in the critical three weeks after race day

• How to properly structure your return to running, and

• How a great recovery can improve your next cycle and the rest of your life.

Don’t wait until after the race to listen to this one!

And be sure to listen all the way to the end for another Mental Strength Minute.  Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

This episode is brought to you by the PR Team.  The PR Team is a small group of runners, just like you, who are working with me and each other to stay consistent, stay accountable, and work towards becoming better runners every day.  Not to mention, it’s really fun.  I talk more about the team in the episode, but if you are ready to learn more right now, head to https://www.theplantedrunner.com/group.

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REVIEWS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank goodness!

“I followed Coach Claire for her entire years long run on Run to the Top, although I was always about 6 months behind. Recently caught up to her departure from there and was so glad to find she started her own podcast. Especially after I tried listening to the new format at RTTT but could not handle it. Have always loved her style and method of presenting the science and how she interviews relevant people. Plus the fact that she is plant based makes it all the better. Being a 65 year old plant based runner, I would love to hear more on running and aging. ~aCountryVegan”

Later_Dude via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/04/23

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great information

“I enjoyed you on RTTT and now here! I like the different topics - some short and to the point and other longer interviews. Especially the most recent on getting through an injury- most of us have been there! Want all the pointers on how to run long and strong in my 50s! Thanks! Tara”

Lykinsreader via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/21/23

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you!

“As a plant based marathoner, this podcast has provided me with invaluable information related to training and nutrition. Thank you, Coach Claire for your insight and wisdom! Highly recommend if your plant and/or running- curious!”

HDeGveganrunner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/23/23

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