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
293. Whitney Heins | Solving the Final 10K Marathon Puzzle
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Whitney Heins knows a thing or two about chasing big goals. The founder of The Mother Runners, coach, podcast host, mother of two, and 2:54 marathoner has spent years pursuing her marathon potential—and like many of us, she's still trying to crack one of the sport's greatest mysteries: how to truly nail the final 10K.
In this conversation, Whitney shares how she went from a 3:15 marathoner to running sub-3, the lessons she's learned through injury setbacks and ambitious goals, how she balances motherhood, business ownership, and competitive running, and what happened when her spring goal marathon was postponed just days before the race. We also dive deep into the marathon puzzle itself, exploring the physical and mental challenges of those final miles and why Whitney believes her best marathon may still be ahead of her.
Whether you're chasing a marathon breakthrough or simply trying to balance running with the rest of life, this conversation is packed with wisdom, perspective, and inspiration.
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Connect with Whitney:
- Instagram: @themotherrunners
- Podcast: The Mother Runners
- Website: themotherrunners.com
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- Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin
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