EP. 5: CLAIRE BARTHOLIC: On Balancing Motherhood, Health, & Identity in Running

Send us a text Claire Bartholic wasn’t always a runner but when she discovered her passion for running and health, she was able to cut more than an hour off her marathon time in a healthy, injury-free, and sustainable way. Claire shares with us how she was able to transform from casual runner to a sub-three hour marathoner by setting realistic fitness goals. Claire's story and tips will motivate you to chase your dreams while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Some topics we cover: · How prioritizing our health makes us better moms · The delicate balance of being a runner but not losing your identity in it · Why she has stopped running marathons · The perks of being a beginner in a sport, and · Mindset training tips to nail your next race MORE ABOUT CLAIRE: Claire Bartholic, host of the top-rated Planted Runner Podcast , certified running coach and sports nutrition specialist and author of the book: The Planted Runner: Running Your Best with Plant-Based Nutrition , started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. But something changed in her & she ended up running her first marathon at age 38 in a 4:02. She became a student of the marathon & successfully lowered her marathon PR to 2:58. Now as a running coach, Claire has led hundreds of athletes to the best performances of their lives through science-backed training, plant-based nutrition, and proven mindset programs. RESOURCES: · The Planted Runner · Planted Runner Podcast · Instagram: @theplantedrunner · Sports Hypnotherapy (Honkonen Hypnosis) Head to the Patreon for our bonus episode on mindset training for race day. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: AmazFit wearable tech: Save 10% on the GPS watches & CURE HYDRATION , delicious & clean hydration: Save 15% with code MOTHER RUNNER Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com . When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs. www.themotherrunners.com Instagram: @themotherrunners YouTube: The Mother Runners whitney@themotherrunners.com