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
From 290-pounds to a 20:51 5k in Two Years | Shawn Clarke
Carolyn has had the pleasure of coaching Shawn Clarke since November of 2019. In the roughly 7 months prior to them meeting, Shawn had shed a whopping 135-pounds by experimenting with his diet and walking his new shepherd/husky named Friday. It didn’t take long before walks weren’t enough for Friday, and Shawn was forced to take up running for the first time in his mid-40s.
He got hooked right out of the gates and started setting PRs almost every time he lined up to race. Despite being a runner for only two years, Shawn has improved his 5k from just over 27-mins in the spring of 2019 to 20:51 just one year later in the spring of 2020.
Despite a challenging year of race cancellations, Shawn has managed to turn every disappointment into an opportunity to become an even more well-rounded athlete. We challenge you to not be inspired by this incredible story.
Resources we discussed in the episode:
Favourite Mantra: It's supposed to feel like this
Favourite Place to Run: Greece
Bucket List Race: Boston Marathon, Disney Challenge Run
Favourite Book: Born to Run; Endure
Post-Run Indulgence: Pancakes and maple syrup or peanut butter toast
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