2. Claire Bartholic - The Planted Runner - Running, Nutrition & Mindset Coach & Host of The Run to the Top Podcast

My guest today is Claire Bartholic, also known as The Planted Runner, a Running, Nutrition, and Mindset Coach, as well as the Host of ‘The Run to the Top Podcast’ -one of the leading running podcasts in the world and a top podcast in the entire world! Although, Coach Claire wasn’t always a runner She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. It wasn’t about getting faster or racing; it was, to be honest, mainly about vanity. But something changed in her as the miles slowly added up. The reunion came and went and she kept running. Already plant based, she finished her first marathon at age 38 in a respectable 4:02 and was immediately hooked. She became a student of the marathon using Jeff Gaudette’s training philosophy and RunnersConnect coaching. With dedicated coaching and training, she successfully lowered her marathon PR to 2:58, remarkably without injury, and entirely plant-based. Claire is a multiple-time Boston Marathon qualifier, state Master’s Marathon Champion, and a competitive Master’s athlete. As a coach, she has led hundreds of athletes to the best performances of their lives through science-based training, nutrition, and mindset programs. Claire is also the host of one of the first and most popular running podcasts, The Run to the Top. With over 6 million downloads, thousands of runners listen to Claire interview the best in the sport each week as well as learn actionable lessons to become a better runner each episode! What you’ll hear in this episode… *Claire’s story of how she got started & that running sucked for a long time before it became enjoyable. -Get tips if this is you on how to keep moving forward through the suck! *How to get started as a beginner running & how to uplevel your running as an athlete *What to do for the ‘bad days’ or days you don’t feel like working out or going out for your run *Some tips & tools to get through the first 3-4 weeks of starting to move your body & 90 days *Her favorite plant based cooking book & a simple way to start eating healthier! *And SO many more golden nuggets & inspiration to stay moving consistently! Get your FREE download from Claire: ‘The Ultimate Guide to Fueling as a Runner - before, during, and after your runs.’  www.theplantedrunner.com/join Find Claire on IG @theplantedrunner and tune into The Run to the Top Podcast for more juicy tips and inspiration! Follow Samantha on Social Media: *Instagram - @samanthasreallife *Facebook - Samantha Nivens *YouTube - 'Ultra Health Hub with Samantha Nivens' - for health hacks, workout tips, inspiration and more! *The Sweat Life Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesweatlifecollective/  Get all the tangible tips & tools (from fitness, to nutrition, to habits, to mindset, etc.) to create ALL the healthy habits to gain energy, feel better, love your body, lose weight, conquer cravings, stay motivated, be inspired, and so much more. *Work with Me:  I help busy men & women reach their 'impossible' health goals. If you are feeling stuck in reaching your health & fitness goals, and still not seeing results, you are in the right place.  Whether that is to lose weight, have more energy, get stronger, run a 5k or run an ultramarathon, I will help you get there.  You can book a free consult call here: https://calendly.com/samanthanivenscoaching/coaching-consult On my website at www.samanthanivens.com  on IG @samanthasreallife or just DM me and I’ll get back to you!