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You’ve already made two of the best decisions of your life as a plant-based runner. Now it’s time to get better at both every week. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic, and I went from not running at all to finishing a marathon in 2:58 at age 42, all on a plant-based diet. I’ve coached hundreds of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-curious runners of all ages and abilities with science-backed training, plant-based nutrition, and proven mental strength techniques. Whether you are training for your first 5k ...
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New episodes now on THURSDAYS! Welcome to Running Explained, where ALL your running questions are answered! For new AND experienced runners, from training to racing, nutrition, recovery, gear, AND MORE, there's always something new to learn about running!
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Build a strong, healthy body that’s sustainable for you and the planet. Kate Galli from strongbodygreenplanet.com shares short, actionable solo shows and longer form chats where we cut through all the complicated, conflicting and confusing health advice and make living a healthy plant based #plantstrong (!) lifestyle simple and sustainable.
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Certified Running Coach and Sports Nutrition Specialist Claire Bartholic, 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 …
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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 Marcey: 🏃🏽‍♀️49 years old 🏃🏿Training for a 3:40 marathon in Chicago 🏃🏼‍♀️Ran Boston this spring in 4:09 Learn how I create a custom plan for a Marcey’s redemption in Chicago after a hot Boston this spring…
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You’ve likely heard these five words spoken around the world by so many non-vegans: I Could Never Go Vegan. Perhaps you’ve even said them? On a quest for the truth, award winning filmmaker Thomas Pickering set out to investigate the leading arguments against the vegan movement. Spoiler, despite spending time with leading environmental, health and n…
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Walking can actually be your super power to better running. That’s right, walking can make you a better runner. And I don’t just mean taking the dog out for a walk, which is a literal step in the right direction. I’m talking about the power of incorporating intentional walking before, during, and after your runs. And this is not just for beginner r…
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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 Josh. He’s: 32 years old Training for a 1:30 half marathon Has recently run a 19:45 5k Learn how I create a custom plan for a young, fast runner who doesn’t have a lot of experience at the marathon. If yo…
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Friends, you are in for a treat today. I loved this conversation with comedian, screenwriter, podcast host, and author Glen Merzer. Glen has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books with a vegan message. Our primary focus today is Glen’s latest book Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative…
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LET'S TALK ABOUT "ZONE 2"!! Dr. Lisa Mitro rejoins the show to share her Zone 2 running journey, and we talk all about the importance of this intensity zone for runners, what it is, how to find it, and so much more!! What IS "Zone 2"? What are we ACTUALLY trying to achieve here? How easy running can help prevent injury Embracing slowing down (& how…
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There has never been more evidence that a diet rich in whole plant-foods, high in fiber, and low in saturated fats and animal products is the clear path to human health and longevity. But does that mean everyone should immediately go vegan? And what does this all mean for athletic performance? As much as I’d love this to be inarguably true because …
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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 Peachy. She’s: 56 years old Training for a half marathon Afraid of getting injured and slowing down Learn why I have Peachy starting off as run-walk, then progressing to all running. If you would like to …
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The Focusologist, Penny Zenker will help you get unstuck quicker as a motivational speaker, strategic business coach, and best-selling author. The toughest time in Penny’s life forced her to turn to a strategy she now calls, Reset Moments. As you will hear, these moments are actually present every day, if we slow down and pay attention. They are ea…
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ONE-TAKE Q&A RETURNS!! Answering extra questions from a recent Instagram story Q&A, Coach Elisabeth takes on YOUR questions about running, training, racing, and more! Learn about... Tapering for a week-long running event Can you do TOO MUCH base-building?? Keeping HR low while trying to increase cadence Adding an extra day of cross-training late in…
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Could your ankles be the cause of your knee pain? YES. But thankfully, this can be improved for most runners. Today we’re going to examine the critical role of your ankle in running. We’ll look at the importance of ankle flexibility, how it relates to your knees and how you can help improve your ankles for better running. Even if you’ve never had k…
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The PR Training Lab is now open! Go behind the scenes with me as I create a custom training plan for one lucky runner. In this episode, we feature Justine. She’s: 40 years old Training for her first marathon Wants to work on consistent pacing and positive self-talk If you would like to win a free custom training plan and be featured in a future epi…
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This week we are diving into HYBRID TRAINING for endurance runners with exercise physiologist and hybrid athlete Dr. Alyssa Olenick (@doclyssfitness)! Hybrid training isn't just about picking between strength or endurance – it's about embracing BOTH for both health and performance goals. Dr. Olenick breaks down the interference effect, explains the…
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When you’re a runner, summer can be a bit of a bummer. Every run feels harder and your speed seems to evaporate instantly, unlike the massive amount of sweat dripping into your eyes and staining your clothes. The good news is that all your sweaty work this summer will pay off with faster times in the fall. Your body will learn how to cool off quick…
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One of the understandably frustrating things about health and weight loss specifically is you can work really hard, make changes that feel like real sacrifices, and still not see results. Today I’ve invited UK-based, women’s weight loss expert and registered nutritional therapist, Louise Digby on the podcast to discuss how we can create a thriving …
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We are often praised for the relentless pursuit of a goal, but what about when it's actually better for you to STOP chasing that goal? Coach and runner Claire Bartholic (@theplantedrunner) shares her own journey of what it cost her to finally achieve her coveted sub-3 marathon goal... and why she decided to step away from marathons altogether after…
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Some runners rely almost exclusively on their heart rate to tell them how hard or how easy their runs are and some even plan their entire training around heart rate zones. The only problem is, well, heart rate training is problematic. So why do so many runners use it? And should you? Let’s find out. Today, I’m joined by one of my favorite running c…
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My guest today asks: Are you skeptical of the fitness industry? YES! It is my industry and I am super skeptical. The agenda fuelled misinformation propagated across health and fitness is both frustrating and infuriating. Certified nutrition coach and high-performance physique engineer Philip Pape, embodies a healthy skepticism of exercise and nutri…
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Now that "warmer than normal" is the NEW "normal"... what do we need to know for our training and racing?? Hosts of the podcast Between Two Coaches, Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava are here to talk all about it! So your race was canceled because it's too hot... Prepping for hot weather races Avoiding self-blame & unrealistic expectations when the tem…
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What’s the right way to balance your training when you are traveling, especially if you have a family? Let’s find out. Today we’re going to tackle the topic of training on trips, specifically vacations with your loved ones. We’ll get into: how to plan your vacation for the ideal time in your training cycle how to stay fit and healthy while still ha…
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This is a conversation about, how YOU can save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. Robert Cheeke’s new book, The Impactful Vegan, applies the principles of effective altruism to animal advocacy work to determine how to do the most good for animals. I found the insights Robert shared confronting and you might too. …
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This one is for my sober and sober-curious runners out there!! Luc Zoratto's journey into running and sobriety is a tale of community, empowerment, and self-discovery. After being in the "sober closet" for 5 years, he decided to share his sobriety journey publicly on LinkedIn after hitting a major milestone: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Toda…
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However you choose to describe yourself, plant-based, vegan, plant-curious, flexitarian, or omnivore, there's overwhelming evidence that eating a diet that is made of mostly whole plant foods is ideal for health and longevity. But how do you actually do that well? Especially as an athlete? Let’s find out. Today, we are going down under speaking wit…
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From a sausage guy curious about plant-based food to a vegan success story, Mario Fabbri is on a mission to learn vegan cooking from the top vegan chefs and nutritionists of the world. His show, Trying Vegan with Mario is one of the first ever vegan cooking shows to air on television and the goal is: to inspire people to be ... READ MORE The post S…
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LET'S GET SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS! In this UNEDITED, one-take episode, Coach Elisabeth goes through the leftover questions from a recent Instagram Story Q&A! Pre-written training plans & the Banana Republic pants analogy Workouts in off-seasons Post-half marathon recovery and the "reverse taper" Why are my easy runs getting slower in maratho…
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Surprisingly, the three weeks after your goal race can have a big impact on how you’ll race in the future. In this episode, we’re going to explore the hows and the whys of recovery after the marathon. We’ll go into: I’ll go over some common mistakes that many runners make in the weeks after their race that actually contribute to fitness plateaus. h…
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Todays conversation is all about easy, healthy, flavoursome food that’s better for the planet, with plant-based meal box delivery service VegMeUp. Founder Jimmy Van Der Linden worked as a professional chef for over 17 years before a particular book – written by one of my favourite repeat Healthifcation guests – led him to challenge his assumptions …
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DOUBLE THRESHOLD TRAINING is one of the recent "trends" in high-level endurance training, but is this something that YOU should be doing in your own training? Exercise physiologist Dr. Phil Batterson rejoins the show today to talk about this training framework and how it's ACTUALLY implemented (plus takeaways and guidance for the everyday runner an…
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“Lose weight or die,” Martinus Evans was told by his doctor. He was so angry that he decided to run marathons, but without focusing on weight loss. Along his movement journey, he started a movement of thousands with the Slow AF Running Club. Evans’s story is one of dramatic accomplishment at any size, any speed, or any color. This is an exploration…
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I am genuinely surprised at how excited I was to discover, Confetti Snacks’ delicious low waste vegan snacks. Confetti is a mission driven business founded in Singapore and rapidly expanding to share it’s nutrient dense, upcycled veggie chips with the world. Once you hear how passionate founder Betty Lu is about the company’s taste led commitment t…
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Much is made of dedication and "no days off" in the running world... except, sometimes, you SHOULD skip a run or take the day off! Conversely, sometimes that little voice in your head can convince you that you shouldn't for your run today... when actually, it's in your best interest that you do! But how to figure out the difference? And why does it…
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Even the most die hard road runner has got to admit, there’s something pretty magical or at least a little romantic about the idea of trail running. And if you’d like to try it or get better at it, there’s a few things you’re going to want to know first. Let’s find out. Today I’ve invited back Coach Tera Pruett. Tera is a trail running and strength…
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Chantal Di Donato created Live Lean Health with the power of the feminine in mind; our nurturing, caring and expansive innate abilities. Her mission is: to provide women facing their “Dark Knight of the Soul”, with a clear path to wellness, following a kind (to all beings) wholesome approach, where you can learn, experiment, and truly thrive. If th…
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Let's dive into VO2max! In this episode, Coach Elisabeth unravels the intricacies of VO2Max, its measurement, and its significance in endurance performance. How much do you ACTUALLY need to focus on VO2max? What VO2max measures, and the variations in ranges observed across different populations, spanning from beginners to elite athletes. The challe…
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Today is going to be a personal one. I’m going to share the real story of why I no longer race marathons, despite the fact that my career today is helping runners race better marathons. I’ll get into: Why I needed to let go of marathon training and racing even though it massively transformed my life for the better My struggles with post-marathon id…
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Farm Transitions Australia was born out of founder Krystal Camilleri’s experience rescuing unwanted male calves, slated for slaughter, from Tasmanian dairy farms. Over three years, Krystal delved into the heart of the farming community, gaining invaluable insight into farmers’ challenges. Spending time with the farmers filled Krystal with compassio…
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