The Science of Soreness: You Don't Need to Get Sore to Build Strength

Watch this episode on YouTube Why do we get sore? And wouldn’t it be great if we could just avoid it and still improve? Let’s explore the science of soreness. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why muscles get sore What you can do to avoid soreness, and Better ways to gauge a workout than how sore you got. 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. This episode will give you everything you need to train and run well, without soreness. 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. ABOUT ME: I have helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. My coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. I’m a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, mom, and borderline obsessive plant lover. As an athlete, I went from a 4:02 first marathon all the way to a 2:58 finishing time at the age of 42, entirely plant-based. I coach 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. LINKS: 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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational, Educational & Awesome I started listening to Claire when she was on her previous podcast. I was so excited when she was developing and started her own podcast. As a nurse, dietitian, mom and mostly plant based runner who started later in life, Claire’s journey resonated with me. But even more importantly, I find Claire to be an incredible resource and enjoyable to listen to. I have learned so much and I love her style as well as the mental minute at the end of each podcast. As a clinician, I find her evidence-based approach critical to healthy success. I subscribe to many podcast and the planted runner with Claire as its host is by far my favorite!! I also heard her being interviewed on other podcasts and she’s equally fantastic and I have to say soy curls are a game changer!!! Thank you Claire! chayarose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Information!! I just found this podcast and I’m absolutely in love with all of the information that I’m learning from Claire. I’ve been running for 10 years now and I’m transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and this podcast is an amazing wealth of goodness!! mo runs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great info to be better I really appreciate the way Claire approaches the topics on her podcast. Each episode has great energy (which works well as I listen on my runs) but also matches scientific insights with practical advice. I’ve learned a lot and explored topics I didn’t know I needed to think about to be a better and healthier runner. Dougship