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
246 episodes
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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54:32
242. Erin Mawhinney | Ottawa 10K Podium Finisher, Powered by Energy Drinks, Karaoke & Good Vibes
Erin Mawhinney is a 28-year-old elite runner, full-time nurse, and proud Hamiltonian who recently ran her way onto the podium at the 2025 Canadian 10K Championships with a personal best of 33:09.In this fun and wide-ranging conversati...
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Episode 242
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51:20
241. Rory & Jill Linkletter | Canada’s Second Fastest Marathoner & the Woman Behind His Success
Rory & Jill Linkletter are the ultimate marathoner + mom duo — and this conversation is everything you’d hope for: real, funny, insightful, and inspiring.Just 34 days after running a 2:07:02 PB at the Boston Marathon, Rory followed i...
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Episode 241
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1:20:38
240. Johnny Coffin | Sub-35 10K & Ottawa Race Weekend Recap
Today I’m joined by my favourite repeat guest — and husband — Johnny Coffin, who just smashed through the 35-minute barrier with a 34:49 at the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa! 🇨🇦🔥We recap our whirlwind weekend at the Ottawa Race We...
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Episode 240
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1:28:31
239. Ashley Wiles of Sole Girls | How to Overcome Self-Doubt, Pressure & Negative Self-Talk
Ashley Wiles is a mental performance coach & Founder of Sole Girls, which is dedicated to helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and the mental tools they need to thrive—not just in sport, but in life.She’s als...
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Episode 239
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1:05:56
238. Alex Cyr | The Risks & Rewards of Sharing Your Goals Publicly
What happens when you go all in on a bold goal — and let the whole world watch?In this episode, writer, runner, and content creator Alex Cyr reflects on his journey to run sub-30 for 10K before turning 30. It took six tri...
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Episode 238
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1:11:39
237. Caroline Fisher | Big Sky Run Co’s Owner On Building Community, One Mile at a Time
Caroline Fisher is a lifelong runner, passionate community builder, and the woman behind Big Sky Run Co. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Caroline started running long distances as a teenager, inspired by her mother—a strong and enduring runner ...
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Episode 237
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56:43
236. Alison McPherson | From Winning a Trail 50K to Running Sub-3 at Boston – All In One Month
Alison McPherson, a 31 year old lifelong runner, coach, and all-around powerhouse who lives in Canmore, Alberta. In March, Ali won a hilly 50K trail ultramarathon, and just one month later, ran a personal best of 2:58:13 at the Boston Marathon....
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Episode 236
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55:49
235. Andrea Wilson, OT | Using Self-Regulation to Run a 2:58 Marathon PB at Age 49
Today’s guest is Andrea Wilson — a 49-year-old runner and occupational therapist from Comox, BC who has gotten faster throughout her 40s, culminating in a 2:58 marathon at CIM in December 2024. But her story is about so much more than running.<...
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Episode 235
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1:37:26
234. Justin Kent | From Canadian Champ to 2:09 Marathoner
Justin Kent joins Inspired Soles fresh off a huge PB and win at the McKirdy Micro Marathon (2:09:29) to talk about the race, the growing depth of Canadian men’s marathoning, and how he and wife/Olympian Lindsey Butterworth juggle elite training...
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Episode 234
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1:02:04
233. Jason Fitzgerald | Mastering the Fundamentals (and Why the 5K Deserves More Respect!)
Today I’m joined by Jason Fitzgerald—fellow podcaster, run coach, and the founder of Strength Running, one of the most trusted names in the running world. Based in Denver, Colorado, Jason bring...
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Episode 233
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1:15:20
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
