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
263 episodes
262. Kevin Smith | The Masters Runner Who Refused to Quit — Now a Multiple Canadian M55-59 Record Holder
Kevin Smith is a 56-year-old masters runner and multiple Canadian record holder from Mississauga, Ontario. When he turned 55, Kevin set out on an audacious mission: to chase 12 Canadian road running records in 12 months. He achieved 6 of them —...
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Episode 262
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1:07:47
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...
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Episode 261
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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...
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Episode 260
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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...
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Episode 259
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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, ...
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Episode 258
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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...
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Episode 257
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1:21:07
256. Jeff Cunningham | Slay the Dragons & Run Strong in the Final 10K of Your Marathon
Pacing a marathon is simple in theory but brutally hard in practice. Go out too fast, and the fire-breathing dragons will find you in the final 10K. Go out too cautiously, and you’ll spend the last miles wondering if you left time on the table....
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Episode 256
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1:10:30
255. Ask Us Anything | Running, Marriage & Dirty Laundry
We're back for an Ask Us Anything episode, and this one might be our most entertaining yet. My husband Johnny joined me behind the mic, and let’s just say—we aired a little bit of dirty laundry along the way.You all sent in fant...
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Episode 255
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1:26:29
254. Lynsey Romano | The Science of Marathon Tapering (Re-Run)
With fall marathon season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to revisit one of our most popular episodes on a topic that can truly make or break your race: the taper.My guest is Lynsey Romano, founder of Skyline Run ...
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Episode 254
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1:00:24
253. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Elevate Your Mental Game (Re-Run)
This week I'm re-airing one of my most popular episodes from about this time last year—a powerful conversation with Landon Hildebrand, an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist and trail runner who works extensively with athletes....
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Episode 253
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1:05:02
252. Dr. Sasha Gollish | Navigating Running Transitions & the Power of Better Questions
Sasha Gollish is a Team Canada athlete, engineer, researcher, gender equity advocate, empowering coach, and community leader. She’s also the Director of Knowledge Mobilization for Youth Sport at the University of Toronto, where she makes sport ...
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Episode 252
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1:07:13
251. Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling Your Next Marathon PR (Re-Run)
With fall marathon season on the horizon, there’s no better time to revisit this essential conversation with Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian Jessica Wylychenko, founder of Speed & Savoury. Originally released in August 2024, th...
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Episode 251
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1:23:26
250. Shirley Ramos | Tracktastic: How One Joyful Track Meet Changed Everything for a Recreational Marathon Runner
When Shirley Ramos showed up to Tracktastic 2023 in Winnipeg, she thought she was just going to watch. Little did she know, by the end of the day, she’d be standing on the podium after an impromptu 4x400m relay — and officially hooked ...
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Episode 250
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58:01
249. Ben Rosario | Join Me at The Marathon Project + Industry News Roundup
Ben Rosario is back! The Co-Founder & CEO of The Marathon Project returns to Inspired Soles just four months after his first appearance to share exciting updates about the race’s 2025 edition—and so much more.Since ...
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Episode 249
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1:13:50
248. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Recap & Race Breakdown
If you're just tuning in for the first time and wondering, what exactly is the Mic Check Relay? — allow us to catch you up!On July 16th, Inspired Soles went head-to-head against our friends Rob & Charlie Tétr...
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Episode 248
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41:53
247. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Preview & Race Day Predictions
🎙️ With just days to go until the Mic Check Relay, my husband Johnny and I sat down for a quick and candid preview of what’s shaping up to be the ultimate podcast showdown between Inspired Soles and
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Episode 247
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24:01
246. Andrea Amiot | A 3:18 at Grandma’s Marathon & The Life Lessons That Came With It
This episode features Andrea Amiot, a 42-year-old runner, coach, business owner, and mom from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, who recently returned to the marathon after a 6-year break—and did so in style.Andrea ran a beautifully executed 3:18:...
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Episode 246
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1:08:29
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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