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Month: August 2017

  • Group Running

Not Your Kids’ Summer Camp

Posted on August 28, 2017by claire

I have loved camp since I was seven years old. Campfires, shared meals with new friends, lots of time outdoors playing and exploring, are memories of camp that I think of fondly from my childhood. Running camp for grown ups is just as good.  Maybe even better because there’s wine.   Last year was my […]

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  • Marathon

How to Train for a Marathon Fueled By Plants

Posted on August 17, 2017January 15, 2019by claire

One of my favorite parts of my job coaching at Runners Connect is stepping behind the mic to host a week of the Extra Kick Podcast each month. We answer just one running or training questions per day in a short daily podcast.  Normally, I don’t post what I talk about there on The Planted […]

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  • Marathon

The Wind Strengthens the Tree Only After It Stops Blowing

Posted on August 13, 2017by claire

I’ve just finished one of the heaviest training weeks I’ve had so far this marathon cycle:  just over 80 miles.  I’ve reached this barrier before while preparing for other marathons, so I’m not celebrating too much, but it’s time to take a step back. Yes, instead of continuing to build the quality and quantity of […]

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  • Faster as a Master

So the Washington Post Called…

Posted on August 3, 2017by claire

I was more than a little excited. After listening to an episode of the Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast about running after menopause (episode 116), a reporter called up for an interview! Now, let’s be clear that I still have a loooong way to go (I hope!) before I reach that time in […]

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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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