s1/e37 "Faster Over 40" Training as a Masters Runner with Claire Bartholic (@theplantedrunner)

Can you get "faster as a master", i.e. get faster over 40? Heck yes!! Claire Bartholic (@theplantedrunner) joins the podcast this week to talk about her journey in running her fastest times over the age of 40, and how your training as a masters runner might change compared to when you were younger! CAN you get faster over 40? How cross-training might benefit masters runners more Alternatives to the 7-day training week for additional recovery Why strength training is MORE important for masters runners Are you running too much or not running enough? Sleep tips for the busy person Other common considerations for masters runners! Get your FREE Ultimate Fueling Guide for Runners here! Listen to Claire on The Run to the Top Podcast! Claire Bartholic 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. Claire is also the host of one of first and most popular running podcasts, The Run to the Top!