How I Went From Not Running to a 2:58 Marathon at Age 42 (In 10 Steps)

Watch this episode on YouTube ENCORE RUN: If you want to get good at something, it can really help to be inspired by someone who has done it before. It doesn’t mean your road is going to be exactly the same, but studying the journey of others can be like a headlamp in the dark. Today, I’m going to go over the 10 steps I took to go from not running at all to finishing a marathon in 2:58 at age 42. 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. What I was able to do as a normal mom with a full time job is something that I know others aspire to do. I break down all the steps I took with the goal of inspiring you to go after your running dreams and make them come true. You’ll learn: the key steps that I took that made the most difference in my progression what I did physically to keep improving, and what mindset shifts I had to make to go from being a good runner to a really good marathoner. 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. ➡️Or you can enter to win a copy for free, just by writing an Apple Podcasts review. I choose a new winner every month. 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: Join the Sprint Sessions: 30 minute coaching sessions on the topics that you need the most, from speedwork and intervals, pacing and strategy, race fueling and nutrition, and more. Learn more and reserve your session seat at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/running-year. 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 . NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 15% off the regular price with my code PR15. That’s PR15 at previnex.com. https://www.previnex.com/shop-now/nourify-plus-shakes RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mental Strength! “I found The Planted Runner blog and podcast when I was in the midst of training for my first half marathon this past spring. Coach Claire’s information on a variety of running topics have really helped as a beginner; I especially love the mental strength minute segment! I never thought that running would be a part of my life, but I started a running habit in order to combat postpartum depression. I’m so thankful to have this podcast as a resource so that I can continue to train in an intelligent way, with a lower chance of injury. In the fall, I am planning to run my second half marathon. I am so excited to start my Half Marathon training plan from The Planted Runner in a few weeks. 😁” klynnsingh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great info whether you are plant based or not. “I’ll start by saying I’m not a runner(mountain biker), and I’m not plant based. However this has become one of my new favorite podcasts. I stumbled across it by searching “running shoes”. Lots of good health information, and interviews.” Dobbsfamily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Claire is the best podcast host! “Coach Claire makes her topics relatable and easy to understand. Keep up the great work! BHZ” RunForLong Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat