The Planted Runner's Take On Running and Nutrition Coaching

Coach Claire Bartholic, Founder of Host of the Run To The Top Podcast, and her new Podcast, The Planted Runner, joins the show's Host, (me) Run Coach Alli. Claire came to running in her mid 30's to lose weight and trained her way to a 2:58 marathon at 38 years old. She's currently focused on preparing her body to stay strong and fit while incorporating running into her workout routine to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She's extremely passionate about helping other first-time marathoners, and runners find their best selves through the sport of running, whatever their goals may be! Claire has led hundreds of athletes to the best performances of their lives through science-backed training, plant-based nutrition, and her proven mindset programs. She hosts one of the most popular running podcasts in the world, The Run to the Top. With over 7 million downloads, thousands of runners listen to Claire interview the best in the sport each week and learn actionable lessons to become a better runner in each episode. She's taken her talents to her podcast, The Planted Runner, to create an outlet for more runners to connect, listen, and learn about her methods in coaching and outside of it!Today on the show, we discuss:The importance of fueling while training for performance in the running, particularly the marathonThe benefits of a plant-based diet and how it could elevate your running performanceHow you can train smarter with the methods discussed on today's show, as well as by keeping a varied training regime year-round to keep you from hitting a plateau and to continue experiencing fitness gains for lifeIf you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about distance running, mindset, and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.  Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts to support the show and tap on the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE!Connect with Coach Claire BartholicLink to free 12 week marathon series:  theplantedrunner.com/marathonGroup coaching:  theplantedrunner.com/groupFree Ultimate Fueling Guide for Runners:  theplantedrunner.com/joinInstagram: @theplantedrunner Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord