Inspired Soles

Nov 05 2024 213 ep. 60 mins 9
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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. 

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212. Alex Cyr | Are You a Real Runner If You Don’t Run Marathons?

Nov 05 2024 60 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textAlex 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 a marathon, which leaves many people bewildered and has become the inspiration for some

211. Coffins’ Chicago Marathon Recap: The Bodily Fluids Episode

Oct 21 2024 134 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textThe 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 monster PB of 2:39:47. Carolyn was gunning to break her 2015 PB of 3:21:55 and if it weren

210. Dana Mayberry | One Woman’s Wild Quest to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon

Oct 15 2024 59 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDana 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 qualify for the Boston Marathon. For the past two years she’s been on a quest to not

209. Waldo Cheung, MPT MSc | Understanding & Managing Running-Related Pain

Oct 08 2024 62 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWaldo 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, but as a dedicated runner himself, he understands runners on a deep level. Not only is he an expert in managing soft tissue injuries, but h

208. Natasha Wodak | All Set to Race the Toronto Waterfront Marathon + Answering Listener Questions

Oct 01 2024 65 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text42 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 Australia for a half marathon. She recently announced that she will be running the TCS Toronto Wat

207. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Elevate Your Mental Game

Sep 24 2024 65 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textLandon Hildebrand is an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist who loves working with athletes. As a trail runner himself, he can relate to his competitive clients and help them develop mental tools to thrive in their sporting environments. He and his wife own and operate Approach Psychology in the heart of Edmonton, but they can

206. Lynsey Romano | The Science of Marathon Tapering

Sep 17 2024 60 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textLynsey Romano is the founder of Skyline Run Coaching, a virtual coaching business based in Airdrie, Alberta. Since 2017, Skyline has been a leader in online coaching, offering personalized and evidence-based running and strength training plans to over 120 athletes. With a team of six professional coaches, Skyline is dedicated to h

205. Brandy Adolphe & Cat Brown | Sinister 7 Race Recap

Sep 10 2024 58 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textEvery July, brave runners from Western Canada and around the world descend upon Crowsnest Pass, Alberta for Sinister 7, one of several popular events within the Sinister Sports umbrella. Sin 7 boasts a 50k, 50M, and 100M ultramarathon, as well as a 7-person 100M relay. Each race takes runners through “the most rugged, remote and

204. Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling Your Next Marathon PR

Aug 27 2024 82 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJessica Wylychenko is a Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping runners optimize their performance through her company, Speed & Savoury. With fall marathons on the horizon, Jessica shares essential strategies for marathoners to effectively manage their fueling and hydration, aiming to prevent injuries, m

203. Reid Coolsaet | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Olympic Level Racing

Aug 20 2024 100 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textFor anyone who may be experiencing Olympic withdrawal like I am, fear not, this episode is for you!We get to relive many of the memorable races from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games alongside one of Canada's elite distance runners and two-time Olympian in the marathon, Reid Coolsaet.Reid was first on the show to celebrate our 100th ep