About this episode
Today, I’m taking you through the final month of specific marathon training. This is perfect if you have an April race and you are listening to this as it comes out, but as you’ll see, this is easily adapted to a May race or really, any month of the year that’s about four weeks from the big day. You’ll learn: What you should be focusing on in your training this month What your running should look like, and What you should not be doing the month before race day This series is the ideal companion to your spring race training this year, so be sure to follow or subscribe to the show to make sure that you don’t miss a single one. And don’t forget your running buddies! This is the perfect time to share this episode with a marathoner in your life to make sure you both have the best training possible. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: To grab your Race Week Companion, go to www.theplantedrunner.com/raceweek If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link . For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner LIQUID IV: Just one stick of LIquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Unique Perspectives! This show always gives me a different take on whatever runners consider to be common wisdom. Running too long on your long runs? Strength training all wrong? Need some ideas for how to get more protein in your plant-based diet? Claire tackles all these issues and more! Give it a listen the next time you’re on a long run! 👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Honest and trustworthy training info I appreciate your approach to training and especially your consideration for older runners. I am 67 years old and I and running my first marathon in December 2025 then being 68 years old. I have already gained so many helpful training tips and hope to possibly work with you on some coaching later in the year. nothappy1&5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A highlight of my week It is a gift to be able to have a space for plant-based runners to learn! Claire’s advice is always solid and not just limited to the plant-based, but doesn’t include fueling your runs with unhealthy foods, which seems to happen on other podcasts. Thank you! AmyFica Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat