Inspired Soles

203. Reid Coolsaet | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Level Racing

• Carolyn Coffin • Episode 203

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For anyone who may be experiencing Olympic withdrawal like I am, fear not, this episode is for you!

We get to relive many of the memorable races from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games alongside one of Canada's elite distance runners and two-time Olympian in the marathon, Reid Coolsaet.

Reid was first on the show to celebrate our 100th episode and he also happens to be my coach, so I wasn't shy about asking all of my silly questions about racing at the global level, and in particular how championship style racing differs from going for a fast time. We get into why the athletes who lead a race often don't win and, conversely, why some who hang back for most of it end up victorious.

Have you ever wondered:

  • How the heats are selected
  • Which lanes are the best
  • The etiquette when it comes to being lapped in a race
  • Whether you should say 5000 meters or 5k
  • What makes a track fast, and
  • What it means to "make a move" or "go through your gears"?

Reid answers all of these questions (and more!) while weaving in stories from his own career of racing at a high level. He even makes a case for why recreational distance runners might consider jumping into some 1500's on the track! 😉

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