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!
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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!
