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The Planted Runner

another running dream come true

Published about 1 month ago • 4 min read

When you hear the term "all-inclusive vacation," what do you think?

I've been on a few in my life and even worked a season on staff at Club Med in my twenties (fun fact!).

To me, "all-inclusive" is usually an over-promised, slight disappointment of trip with massive buffets, masses of kids, and awkward entertainment options. In exchange for everything being taken care of for you, you trade adventure and surprise.

And if you're a runner, especially a plant-based one, your options on both those fronts are bound to be limited.

So I decided to create the all-inclusive that I'd want to go on, the Asheville Running Retreat. This year was the second year and despite the chance of rain, we had beautiful weather and great people.

Here's what one runner, Patricia, said about it:

As a newer runner, I was a bit nervous about joining a retreat, but I was immediately welcomed by the community. It was inspiring to meet others at different points in their running journeys, and the retreat’s supportive atmosphere made it easy to connect and share goals. The sessions on nutrition, mental strength, strength training, and balance were especially beneficial for me, providing practical advice that I’ve already started incorporating into my routine. I loved the beautiful location with plenty of running options—especially the scenic trails during a group run. The food was delicious, and as someone who eats mostly plant-based, I really appreciated the thoughtful and nutritious meals. The retreat organizers and coaches were fantastic, creating a welcoming space where I felt comfortable asking questions and pushing myself. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to grow as a runner, no matter where they are in their journey.

If you've gotten this far, but are feeling like this is some kind of sales pitch, it's actually not.

I'm not sure I'll be doing the retreat next year.

It's not because I don't love it. I do.

It's honestly because I don't love marketing. (I'm a running coach, after all!)

I'd rather talk about it a few times a year and then only to the people who are really excited about possibly going.

So let's try this.

If you would love to go on a trip like this next September, click the button below so I can gauge real interest. There's no commitment to sign up for real, but it will let me know if there's enough runners to keep this amazing experience going!

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ask me anything

Q:

My problem is feeling bored after a certain distance. How do I conquer that?

A:

Anything you do repetitively can get boring. Running, washing dishes, painting a fence, can all be pretty boring.

The trick is to summon your inner Tom Sawyer and convice yourself that it's fun.

If you have kids, what do you tell them when they say they are bored? 🤔

When you embrace your boredom as an opportunity instead of a drag, it can become a time for your mind to come alive.

Your run can become a time for:

  • letting your creativity flow
  • developing gratitude
  • building mental strength
  • getting perspective on what's really important to you
  • entertaining yourself to minimize discomfort with the power of your mind.

Once you discover that boredom is a choice and you truly can choose to never be bored again, there's almost no stopping what you can do.

In running and in life.

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Cold and flu season is here. Hopefully, it will pass over your household, but if you do come down with something, should you go for a run anyway?

I know, the thought of being too sick to run is something you’d rather not think about at all.

But it’s a good idea to listen to this Planted Runner Podcast episode before you get sick, so you know what you can expect.

You'll learn:

  • when it’s okay to exercise when you are sick,
  • what precautions and modifications you should make to your routine,
  • when it’s not a good idea to run, and
  • how long it takes to return to fitness after some time off

Grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket and settle in to learn more.

inspo

“The benefits and opportunities of running are available to anyone. You don’t have to be born a natural athlete, and you don’t have to be uniquely gifted. A life-shaping experience is there for the taking, waiting right outside your door.”

– Donald Buraglio

Have a great run today,

Coach Claire

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The Planted Runner

Claire Bartholic

Coach Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. She's a certified vegan running coach, sports nutrition specialist, mom, and borderline obsessive plant lover. As an athlete herself, she went from a 4:02 first marathon all the way to a 2:58 finishing time at the age of 42, entirely plant-based. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners to achieve the same dramatic success, from those on a walk-run program, general fitness, up to high-level athletes

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