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.
Episodes
233 episodes
232. Ben Rosario | The Marathon Project Returns in 2025
If you’ve been around the world of distance running for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the name Ben Rosario. He’s done just about everything in the running industry—from professional runner and run specialty store owner to race direc...
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Episode 232
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1:05:11
231. Steve Fleck | Behind the Mic with a Professional Race Announcer
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of professional race announcing with none other than Steve Fleck – one of the leading endurance sports announcers and commentators in North America. If you've ever crossed the finish line at a ...
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Episode 231
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1:12:03
230. Ask Carolyn Anything + Colour Commentary from Johnny Coffin
Today’s format is a little bit different — and hopefully a whole lot of fun.I recently put out the call for your burning questions, and you did not disappoint! Welcome to our very first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, where I’ll be...
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Episode 230
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1:21:33
229. Brandy Adolphe | Pushing Each Other Forward Through Healthy Competition
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 nati...
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Episode 229
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53:18
228. Carolyn's Recap of the CMA Indoor Champs in Winnipeg
The Canadian Masters Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Winnipeg March 1-2, 2025. In a rare solo episode, host Carolyn Coffin recaps her 1500 and 3000-meter races, including why she’s more proud of her silver medal than her gold one!
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Episode 228
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16:04
227. Insights from Five Expert Run Coaches
Today I’m joined by five incredible fellow female running coaches to pull back the curtain on what it really means to coach runners—not just the workouts, but the philosophy, the passion, and the little things that make a big difference....
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Episode 227
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1:37:41
226. Charlie Tétrault | Running the World: 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days
Imagine running seven marathons… on seven continents… in just seven days. Sounds impossible, right? Well, Charlie Tétrault did just that—alongside his brother, Rob—pushing themselves to the limit in one of the most grueling endurance challenges...
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Episode 226
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1:02:56
225. Malindi Elmore & Leanne Klassen | Project 2:40: How a Sub-Elite Marathoner Ran Faster by Training Smarter
Leanne Klassen is back on the show, along with her coach, the legendary Malindi Elmore, to break down Leanne’s outstanding marathon performance last month in Houston.Malindi is a three-time Olympian and a true icon of Canadian distance r...
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Episode 225
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1:04:29
224. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Do you Control Strava, or Does It Control You?
I’m joined once again by my husband, Johnny Coffin, for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of the popular running app, Strava.Johnny is an avid Strava user—he loves leading by example, engaging with his running community, and track...
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Episode 224
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44:34
223. Rob Tétrault | Running Toward Sobriety: How Running Helped Me Quit Drinking
Meet Rob Tétrault —a man whose passion, perseverance, and purpose redefine what it means to make a difference. Rob’s story begins in the spring of 2021, when a pivotal moment changed his life. Following his father’s Leukemia diagno...
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Episode 223
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1:14:25
222. Alyse Gilliver | Sub-2:45 Marathoner & Best Running Hype Woman
Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to the extraordinary, Alyse Gilliver.At 36 years old, Alyse is living proof that it’s never too late to discover your potential. A dedicated oncology nurse and mother of three young children – ages 2, ...
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Episode 222
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55:34
221. Lynsey Romano | Navigating Changes in the Coach-Athlete Relationship
Today I’m excited to welcome Lynsey Romano – Founder & Head Coach of Skyline Run Coaching – back to the show. We decided to tackle a topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough b...
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Episode 221
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59:26
220. Dr. Duane Scotti | Year-Round Consistent Training for Marathon Success
Dr. Duane Scotti is back on the show to discuss the importance of year-round consistent training for marathon success. Many runners lose motivation after completing their goal race in the fall or struggle to get back on track over t...
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Episode 220
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1:05:53
219. Best of 2024
As the year comes to an end, I thought it would be fun to highlight excerpts from some of the most downloaded episodes from the previous 12 months. 2024 was packed with amazing guests, from dietitians, coaches and authors to everyday and elite ...
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Episode 219
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1:30:00
218. Sarah Carroll | How to Get Started (or Re-Started) with Running
Sarah Carroll is a former social worker turned personal trainer, run coach and nutritionist who specializes in helping others move and fuel their bodies through her Winnipeg-based business, Underdogs Coaching. As a former competitive bodybuilde...
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Episode 218
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1:17:56
217. Jeff Cunningham & Polly Moody | On Polly’s 2:44 Marathon PB in Chicago
41-year-old Polly Moody is back – along with her new coach, Jeff Cunningham – to break down her brilliant run at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Polly was on the show just after she and Jeff began working together in the summer, and desp...
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Episode 217
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1:18:59
216. Ana Laura Fray | Is Age Really “Just a Number”?
Ana Laura Fray is an outstanding 47 year old masters runner who grew up in Mexico but now lives north of Toronto. She took up running in her mid-thirties but her marathoning career really started to take off after turning 40. She broke 3 hours ...
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Episode 216
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1:00:24
215. Stéphanie Tétreault | Mourning Runs: Running Toward Grief
Stéphanie Tétreault is a 38-year-old runner, lawyer, wife and mom-of-two children ages 9 & 6. With six weeks until the Twin Cities Marathon – an early October race she’d had her eye on for the better part of 18-months! – Stéphanie’s family ...
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Episode 215
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58:09
214. Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling the Off-Season & Indoor Season
Jessica Wylychenko is a competitive runner and Registered Dietitian who is based out of Winnipeg but also offers her nutrition services online through her company, Speed & Savoury. Jessica was on the show in August outlining how to fuel for...
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Episode 214
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1:03:28
213. Karla Del Grande & Bob Cox | Masters Track Athletes on the 2025 Canadian Indoor Championships in Winnipeg
I’m thrilled to introduce two incredible masters athletes, Bob Cox & Karla Del Grande. Bob is a 64 year old distance runner from Winnipeg whose favourite distance is the marathon and Karla is a 71 year old sprinter from Toronto ...
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Episode 213
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1:09:03
212. Alex Cyr | Are You a Real Runner If You Don’t Run Marathons?
Alex Cyr is a 29 year old competitive runner originally from Prince Edward Island but who now lives and works in Toronto. Despite running for most of his life at a very high level, Alex just made his debut in the half marathon and has never run...
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Episode 212
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1:00:40
211. Coffins’ Chicago Marathon Recap: The Bodily Fluids Episode
The 2024 Chicago Marathon is in the books! Johnny and Carolyn Coffin were both fortunate enough to take part in this year’s race and they are here to break it down in detail – perhaps too much detail! 🤪Johnny ran out of his mind for a mo...
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Episode 211
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2:14:10
210. Dana Mayberry | One Woman’s Wild Quest to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon
Dana Mayberry is a dedicated 49 year old runner from Winnipeg who took up the sport almost 10 years ago. After taking almost 30 minutes off her marathon PB at CIM in 2022 with energy to spare, she started to believe that maybe someday she could...
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Episode 210
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59:22
209. Waldo Cheung, MPT MSc | Understanding & Managing Running-Related Pain
Waldo Cheung is a Calgary-based physiotherapist and instructor for The Running Clinic. Waldo has a unique passion for helping runners navigate their way back from injury to their chosen sport,...
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Episode 209
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1:02:10
208. Natasha Wodak | All Set to Race the Toronto Waterfront Marathon + Answering Listener Questions
42 year old Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak is back! This is Natasha's 3rd time on Inspired Soles and since we last spoke just four months ago, she’s competed in numerous road races across Canada and even went over to ...
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Episode 208
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