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

Simon is a British triathlon coach and has been for nearly 30 years, but he no longer calls himself that. Instead he’s a life coach for people who run, bike, and swim, because it takes a lot more than good training to be your best.

And great sleep is one of those things.

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:

Simon Ward, Health, Wellness & Performance Coach

www.SimonWard.co.uk

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High Performance Human Podcast

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 even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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 info

“Claire does a really good job of giving great and relevant information without being preachy or repetitive. Episodes are nice and consice when solo and thoughtful interviews when there is a guest.”

MrJeffreyW 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good Information for anyone who runs

“I’ve been running for many years. I still learn useful information from Claire in most episodes of this podcast. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run better.”

AsterMan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!!

“I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!”

Seira89 

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

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

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 even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good Information for anyone who runs

“I’ve been running for many years. I still learn useful information from Claire in most episodes of this podcast. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run better.”

AsterMan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great info

“Claire does a really good job of giving great and relevant information without being preachy or repetitive. Episodes are nice and consice when solo and thoughtful interviews when there is a guest.”

MrJeffreyW

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

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 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 

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. 

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.

EARTH BREEZE:

Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this podcast!!

“I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!”

Seira89 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is why we run

I’m not sure what or why it is, but after many years of running and 100s of (other) podcasts listened to, The Planted Runner appeared in my life and it’s like I’m “born again” with Claire’s insights, manner and vibes. Her most informative shows have a freshness, and a connection, to my running/training experiences that quite simply I’m not finding elsewhere. I highly recommend giving The Planted Runner a listen.

Los Angeleno 69 

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐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

Introducing What Kamala Harris Needs to Win the Presidency, from a Veteran of Hillary Clinton’s Campaign from The New Yorker Radio Hour.

Follow the show: The New Yorker Radio Hour

Kamala Harris will face barriers as a woman running for the Presidency. “Women constantly have to credential themselves,” Jennifer Palmieri, a veteran of Democratic politics who served in the Clinton Administration, says. She was also the director of communications for the Obama White House, and then for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential campaign. Harris will “need to remind people of what she has done in her career and what she’s done as Vice-President, because people assume that women haven’t accomplished anything.” But Harris also has notable strengths as a candidate, and, having avoided a bruising primary campaign—and having been handed a torch from the incumbent—she has advantages that no other woman running for office has had. For a woman candidate, the world has changed since 2016, Palmieri believes. She shares insights into how Joe Biden was finally persuaded to step out of the race, and explains what she meant by advising women to “nod less and cry more.”

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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:

This topic is a must-listen if you are a new or intermediate runner, but even if you’re a veteran, you’re bound to pick up some new insights 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

EARTH BREEZE:

Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast

Always get so much out of listening to Claire and all her guests. Helpful, inclusive and relevant! Loved episode about plant based protein. Really simplified this topic and the example of what a day of eating could look like was perfect 💕

P.Nela 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great Podcast!

Highly recommend listening to this podcast! I am a high school runner in xc and track, and although I am not plant based, I find so much good information in this podcast and thoroughly enjoy listening to it! Claire is relatable, fun to listen to, and she plans out her podcasts well so she’s not rambling on and on but isn’t boring either. She has great questions to ask interviewers and great advice! Thanks for a good podcast for all runners out there! :)

FaithFirst73 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐New Fan!

I took the “Train your brain like an elite distance athlete” on a recent run, as I was looking for something new to listen to. Really enjoyed it! Happy to have found a new catalogue of content - from a like minded plant-based athlete - to run with!

CdnRnr73

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

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 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 

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. 

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.

EARTH BREEZE:

Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this podcast!!

“I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!”

Seira89 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is why we run

I’m not sure what or why it is, but after many years of running and 100s of (other) podcasts listened to, The Planted Runner appeared in my life and it’s like I’m “born again” with Claire’s insights, manner and vibes. Her most informative shows have a freshness, and a connection, to my running/training experiences that quite simply I’m not finding elsewhere. I highly recommend giving The Planted Runner a listen.

Los Angeleno 69 

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐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

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’ll be talking to one of America’s leading running physical therapists, Jay Dicharry. Jay works with Olympians and other world class runners to improve their biomechanics, performance, and helps them build back after injury.

He’s out with the second edition of his book, Running Rewired in which he takes cutting edge research and creates precision workouts any runner can do at home to supercharge their running form.

You’ll learn

And don’t worry if you don’t have all the time to train like an Olympian. He promises it won’t take much more time than you’re already doing now.

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 even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!!

“I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!”

Seira89 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is why we run

“I’m not sure what or why it is, but after many years of running and 100s of (other) podcasts listened to, The Planted Runner appeared in my life and it’s like I’m “born again” with Claire’s insights, manner and vibes. Her most informative shows have a freshness, and a connection, to my running/ training experiences that quite simply I’m not finding elsewhere. I highly recommend giving The Planted Runner a listen.”

Los Angeleno 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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

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!

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 

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. 

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.

EARTH BREEZE:

Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is why we run

I’m not sure what or why it is, but after many years of running and 100s of (other) podcasts listened to, The Planted Runner appeared in my life and it’s like I’m “born again” with Claire’s insights, manner and vibes. Her most informative shows have a freshness, and a connection, to my running/training experiences that quite simply I’m not finding elsewhere. I highly recommend giving The Planted Runner a listen.

Los Angeleno 69 

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love listening

New listener, long time follower on Instagram. I listened to the PR Training lab for a half marathon. It’s very easy to listen to and such helpful information for experienced runners to new runners.

nellie623

Music Credits:

Music from Uppbeat

Introducing The Happiness Lessons Helping Win Olympic Medals from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

Follow the show: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

America's top athletes need coaches. And those coaches themselves need guidance. It's a hard and stressful job - and one where coaches can easily become burned out and unhappy. And stressed coaches can't help their athletes win medals. 

Christine Bolger and Emilie Lazenby of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee teach happiness lessons - many they heard on this podcast - to America's elite coaches. They share their story with Dr Laurie and tell us what regular folk can learn from top coaches. 

Check out more Olympics related content from Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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:

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 even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/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 15% off the regular price with my code PR15. That’s PR15 at previnex.com. https://www.previnex.com/shop-now/nourify-plus-shakes

RECENT REVIEWS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!!

I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!

Seira89 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is why we run

I’m not sure what or why it is, but after many years of running and 100s of (other) podcasts listened to, The Planted Runner appeared in my life and it’s like I’m “born again” with Claire’s insights, manner and vibes. Her most informative shows have a freshness, and a connection, to my running/ training experiences that quite simply I’m not finding elsewhere. I highly recommend giving The Planted Runner a listen.

Los Angeleno 69 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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