Inspired Soles
Inspired Soles is a podcast that fuels your passion for running and helps you achieve peak performance with every stride. Host Carolyn Coffin talks with industry experts, coaches, Olympians and everyday runners to educate and inspire you to take your running to the next level.
Inspired Soles
229. Brandy Adolphe | Pushing Each Other Forward Through Healthy Competition
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Today, we’re breaking down the topic of competition amongst athletes – and exploring the differences between healthy and unhealthy rivalries.
My guest is Brandy Adolphe, a fierce competitor and good friend, who recently won the 1500m national indoor title in the 45-49 age group with a blazing time of 5:32.19. Carolyn & Brandy have raced head-to-head many times—mostly Brandy wins, sometimes Carolyn does—but one thing remains constant: their respect for each other.
Over the years, they’ve noticed a tendency for people to frame their competition as a rivalry filled with tension or drama. But is that really the case? In this episode, they discuss:
- What it really means to compete
- The pressure of outside narratives, and
- Why they believe rivalries—when rooted in mutual respect—can make us all better athletes.
Connect with Brandy:
- Instagram: @brandyadolphe3
- Brandy's 1st Inspired Soles interview: Running by Feel with 3:19 Marathoner
- Brandy's 2nd Inspired Soles interview: Sinister 7 Race Recap
Connect with Carolyn:
- Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin
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