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Month: September 2017

  • Marathon

Is Less Really More? My New Approach to Marathon Training

Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017by claire

Every marathon I’ve run is a completely different experience than the last. It’s the same distance and the same drama, but yet each one is unique. I’ve been over-eager to “prove” my abilities and I’ve been hopeful just to finish well, whatever that meant. This time, yet again, is different. While my mileage overall ended […]

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  • Nutrition

The Science-Based Plan to Fuel the Plant-Based Athlete

Posted on September 18, 2017by claire

I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole again. An innocent browse through social media and before I know it, I’m reading scientific nutrition papers well past my bedtime. What caught my attention this time was this paper outlining specific, scientific guidelines on how to fuel vegan athletes. YES!! No more guessing or cobbling together various bits and pieces […]

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  • Nutrition

You Can’t Beet This Salad

Posted on September 8, 2017by claire

I usually roll my eyes when I come across salad recipes. Don’t get me wrong, I love salad and eat one every day, but a recipe for a salad?  Don’t you just throw some veggies on top of some greens with maybe a little dressing and call it good?  What do you need a recipe […]

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Plants and running have transformed my body and my life. My name is Claire and I’m an herbivore, runner, and mom of two. I’ve run 2:58 in the marathon at the age of 42, and I’m a running coach for Runners Connect. This is my love letter to the journey.

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