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
268 episodes
267. Sarah Beairsto | Send It Cards CEO on Finding Joy in Movement & Meaningful Connection
In this episode, Carolyn chats with Collingwood, ON entrepreneur and endurance athlete Sarah Beairsto, founder and CEO of Send It Cards — greeting cards for those who sweat. Sarah shares the origin story behind her brand, how moveme...
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Episode 267
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1:00:37
266. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Chasing Big Goals at The Marathon Project
This episode is brought to you by Lever Movement, the bodyweight-support treadmill system that has been key in keeping Carolyn injury-free this build.With just a few weeks to go, Johnny and I sit down to talk about how our trainin...
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Episode 266
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1:21:02
265. Kristian Warwick | The Marathon Podcast, Athlete Sponsorship & His Quest for 2:25
In this episode, Carolyn sits down with Kristian Warwick — host of The Marathon Podcast, filmmaker, and 2:47 marathoner living in Oslo. Kristian shares how a lifetime in competitive speed skating shaped his rapid rise in the marathon, ...
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Episode 265
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1:18:35
264. Rachel Hannah, RD | 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion on Fueling, Longevity & Mindset
Today’s guest is 39-year-old Rachel Hannah, the newly crowned 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion from the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Rachel is a six-time national champion, PanAm Games bronze medallist, Registered Dietitian, and Sports Nutrition...
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Episode 264
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1:02:41
263. Lindsey Hein | Inspired Soles Joins Sandyboy Productions: A New Chapter
Today I sit down with I’ll Have Another creator and Sandyboy Productions founder Lindsey Hein to announce that Inspired Soles is officially joining the Sandyboy Productions podcast network. Lindsey interviews me about:
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Episode 263
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1:00:23
262. Kevin Smith | The Masters Runner Who Refused to Quit — Now a Multiple Canadian M55-59 Record Holder
Kevin Smith is a 56-year-old masters runner and multiple Canadian record holder from Mississauga, Ontario. When he turned 55, Kevin set out on an audacious mission: to chase 12 Canadian road running records in 12 months. He achieved 6 of them —...
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Episode 262
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1:07:47
261. Ben Flanagan | 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion at Toronto Waterfront
When Ben Flanagan announced he’d be making his marathon debut at the 2025 Toronto Waterfront Marathon, the Canadian running community took notice — and he didn’t disappoint. On an unseasonably warm and windy day, Ben captured the Canadian Marat...
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Episode 261
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1:04:49
260. Kristin Paterson | Processing a Marathon Disappointment in Real Time
My guest today is Kristin Paterson, a 39-year-old runner from Ottawa, Ontario, who’s been married to her husband and coach for 18 years. Together they’re raising four kids, all of whom Kristin also homeschools!Kristin started running sho...
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Episode 260
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56:25
259. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Beyond PRs: Rethinking Psychological Health in Running
Landon Hildebrand is an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist, trail runner, and co-owner of Approach Psychology. When Landon first joined me on the podcast, he introduced the idea of joy as a motivator. This time, he takes that co...
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Episode 259
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1:17:07
258. Kevin Beatty | Why the Best Marathons Aren’t Always the “Majors”
When runners talk about “bucket-list marathons,” the conversation almost always begins — and ends — with the Abbott World Marathon Majors: Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. But here’s the truth: some of the fastest, ...
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Episode 258
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1:06:25
257. Matt Fitzgerald | Author of Running the Dream on Going All-In on Your Goals
Matt Fitzgerald is the bestselling author of more than 30 endurance-sport books, including 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and his captivating memoir Running the Dream. In this episode, we dive into what it me...
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Episode 257
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1:21:07
256. Jeff Cunningham | Slay the Dragons & Run Strong in the Final 10K of Your Marathon
Pacing a marathon is simple in theory but brutally hard in practice. Go out too fast, and the fire-breathing dragons will find you in the final 10K. Go out too cautiously, and you’ll spend the last miles wondering if you left time on the table....
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Episode 256
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1:10:30
255. Ask Us Anything | Running, Marriage & Dirty Laundry
We're back for an Ask Us Anything episode, and this one might be our most entertaining yet. My husband Johnny joined me behind the mic, and let’s just say—we aired a little bit of dirty laundry along the way.You all sent in fant...
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Episode 255
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1:26:29
254. Lynsey Romano | The Science of Marathon Tapering (Re-Run)
With fall marathon season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to revisit one of our most popular episodes on a topic that can truly make or break your race: the taper.My guest is Lynsey Romano, founder of Skyline Run ...
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Episode 254
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1:00:24
253. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Elevate Your Mental Game (Re-Run)
This week I'm re-airing one of my most popular episodes from about this time last year—a powerful conversation with Landon Hildebrand, an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist and trail runner who works extensively with athletes....
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Episode 253
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1:05:02
252. Dr. Sasha Gollish | Navigating Running Transitions & the Power of Better Questions
Sasha Gollish is a Team Canada athlete, engineer, researcher, gender equity advocate, empowering coach, and community leader. She’s also the Director of Knowledge Mobilization for Youth Sport at the University of Toronto, where she makes sport ...
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Episode 252
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1:07:13
251. Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling Your Next Marathon PR (Re-Run)
With fall marathon season on the horizon, there’s no better time to revisit this essential conversation with Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian Jessica Wylychenko, founder of Speed & Savoury. Originally released in August 2024, th...
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Episode 251
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1:23:26
250. Shirley Ramos | Tracktastic: How One Joyful Track Meet Changed Everything for a Recreational Marathon Runner
When Shirley Ramos showed up to Tracktastic 2023 in Winnipeg, she thought she was just going to watch. Little did she know, by the end of the day, she’d be standing on the podium after an impromptu 4x400m relay — and officially hooked ...
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Episode 250
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58:01
249. Ben Rosario | Join Me at The Marathon Project + Industry News Roundup
Ben Rosario is back! The Co-Founder & CEO of The Marathon Project returns to Inspired Soles just four months after his first appearance to share exciting updates about the race’s 2025 edition—and so much more.Since ...
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Episode 249
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1:13:50
248. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Recap & Race Breakdown
If you're just tuning in for the first time and wondering, what exactly is the Mic Check Relay? — allow us to catch you up!On July 16th, Inspired Soles went head-to-head against our friends Rob & Charlie Tétr...
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Episode 248
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41:53
247. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Preview & Race Day Predictions
🎙️ With just days to go until the Mic Check Relay, my husband Johnny and I sat down for a quick and candid preview of what’s shaping up to be the ultimate podcast showdown between Inspired Soles and
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Episode 247
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246. Andrea Amiot | A 3:18 at Grandma’s Marathon & The Life Lessons That Came With It
This episode features Andrea Amiot, a 42-year-old runner, coach, business owner, and mom from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, who recently returned to the marathon after a 6-year break—and did so in style.Andrea ran a beautifully executed 3:18:...
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Episode 246
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1:08:29
245. Daniel Heschuk | 1:06 Half Marathoner & Trail Standout Who Runs with Curiosity (and Zebras)
This episode of Inspired Soles features 28-year-old Daniel Heschuk — a highly accomplished and versatile runner who thrives across road, trail, and mountain terrain. Born and raised in Neepawa, Manitoba, Daniel competed for five years ...
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Episode 245
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1:07:28
244. 5K for $5K | The Running Journey x Inspired Soles Mic Check Relay Showdown
My husband Johnny is back in the co-host seat, and we're thrilled to be joined by our favourite running brothers, Rob & Charlie Tetrault from The Running J...
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Episode 244
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1:13:02
243. Glynis Sim | Thriving After Injury: The Power of Fueling & Living Fully
Glynis Sim is a 27-year-old elite distance runner based in Vancouver, BC, where she trains with the Vancouver Thunderbirds under coach Steve Weiler. She’s the 2022 U Sports Cross Country Champion, recently won the Vancouver Sun Run in 32:54, an...
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Episode 243
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