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.

Podcasting since 2020 • 262 episodes

Inspired Soles

Latest Episodes

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...

October 19, 2025 • Episode 261 • 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...

October 14, 2025 • Episode 260 • 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...

October 07, 2025 • Episode 259 • 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, ...

September 30, 2025 • Episode 258 • 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...

September 23, 2025 • Episode 257 • 1:21:07

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Fan Mail

Hi Carolyn Thank you so much for this episode on Master's track. Your guests answered a lot of questions and I really enjoyed listening to their experience and experiences. I'm giving it some thought for sure and will dig into the meat and potatoes of it over the next couple of weeks. Thank you again. P.S. loved your episode with you and Johnny recapping your Chicago experience and training. I never considered candy before for a carb load, that my friend was epic! Janet

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