Inspired Soles

Apr 15 2025 235 ep. 60 mins 12
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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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234. Justin Kent | From Canadian Champ to 2:09 Marathoner

Apr 15 2025 62 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 with life as new parents. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @jkent_ Mile2Marathon: htt

233. Jason Fitzgerald | Mastering the Fundamentals (and Why the 5K Deserves More Respect!)

Apr 08 2025 75 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 brings a deep well of experience to the sport. He ran cross country and track at Connecticut College, dabbled in the steeplechase, and has

232. Ben Rosario | The Marathon Project Returns in 2025

Apr 01 2025 65 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 director and Olympic-level coach. Ben spent nearly a decade as the head coach and ex

231. Steve Fleck | Behind the Mic with a Professional Race Announcer

Mar 25 2025 72 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 major race, chances are you've heard his energetic and insightful voice bringing th

230. Ask Carolyn Anything + Colour Commentary from Johnny Coffin

Mar 18 2025 81 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 answering questions directly from you, the amazing listeners. And by popular demand and to ma

229. Brandy Adolphe | Pushing Each Other Forward Through Healthy Competition

Mar 11 2025 53 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 national indoor title in the 45-49 age group with a blazing time of 5:32.19. Carolyn & Br

228. Carolyn's Recap of the CMA Indoor Champs in Winnipeg

Mar 04 2025 16 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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! 1500: 5:39.81, 🥈45-493000: 12:02.13, 🥇45-49Connect with Carolyn: Instagram: @ins

227. Insights from Five Expert Run Coaches

Feb 25 2025 97 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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. Three of these amazing ladies—Lynsey, Sarah, and Janelle—have been on Inspired Soles

226. Charlie Tétrault | Running the World: 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days

Feb 18 2025 62 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 on the planet: the World Marathon Challenge. Charlie joins us fresh off this

225. Malindi Elmore & Leanne Klassen | Project 2:40: How a Sub-Elite Marathoner Ran Faster by Training Smarter

Feb 11 2025 64 mins  
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 running. A Stanford graduate, she first competed in the 1500 meters at the 2004 Athens Olymp