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
298 episodes
297. Sasha Gollish | Hug Rugs, Half Marathons & Happy Hour
One year after wondering if she'd ever race again, Sasha Gollish returned to the Manitoba Half Marathon and ran away with the win. But this episode is about so much more than the race. After spending an unforgettable weekend together in Winnipe...
296. Alison McPherson | Introducing Dig Deep Endurance Fuel, the First Dissolvable Carb Stick
What if there was a better way to fuel endurance athletes?Alison McPherson is an accomplished marathoner, trail runner, running coach, and co-founder of Dig Deep Endurance Fuel. Just weeks after running 2:47 at the Ottawa Marathon and da...
295. Johnny Coffin | What Happens When One Runner Is Hitting PRs and the Other Is Hitting the Wall?
Johnny Coffin returns to Inspired Soles for what has to be his tenth appearance on the podcast, making him an unofficial co-host—and fan favourite. In this episode, Johnny and Carolyn share a training update since the Boston Marathon, including...
294. Dr. Duane Scotti | The 3 Most Common Marathon Injuries (and How to Treat & Prevent Them)
What are the most common injuries marathon runners face—and do you really need to stop running when they happen?In this episode, physical therapist, running coach, and Healthy Runner Podcast host Dr. Duane Scotti returns to Inspired Sole...
293. Whitney Heins | Solving the Final 10K Marathon Puzzle
Whitney Heins knows a thing or two about chasing big goals. The founder of The Mother Runners, coach, podcast host, mother of two, and 2:54 marathoner has spent years pursuing her marathon potential—and like many of us, she's still trying to cr...
292. Darolyn Walker | 3:05 at Boston, Multiple Sclerosis, and Redefining What It Means to Be a Runner
I’m joined by Winnipeg runner Darolyn Walker for a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation about running, resilience, and redefining what success looks like.Darolyn’s story spans more than two decades — from competing at a high le...
291. John Gay | Olympic Steeplechaser on Injury, Identity & His Marathon Debut
Olympian steeplechaser John Gay joins the show ahead of his marathon debut at the Ottawa Marathon. We dive into his journey through a challenging stretch of injuries, and how it forced him to rethink training, rebuild confidence, and lean on hi...
290. Cassandra de Winter | Top Canadian at Boston in Just Her 3rd Marathon
32-year-old Cassandra de Winter ran 2:34:43 in the 2026 Boston Marathon professional field to finish as the top Canadian woman — a nearly five-minute PB in just her third marathon. Cassandra shares her remarkable rise in both road and trail run...
289. Waldo Cheung, MPT MSc | Do Running Shoes Really Matter? (And What Matters More)
I’m joined by returning guest Waldo Cheung—physiotherapist, educator with The Running Clinic, and one of my go-to voices for the science of running—for a timely conversation on shoes, injury risk, and...
288. Brant Stachel | The Hard Truths Runners Need to Hear (But Don’t Always Want To)
Brant Stachel returns for a powerful conversation about the hard truths runners need to hear — and why they matter.A mental performance coach, registered psychotherapist, and author of Fast and Free: Mindset Training for Endurance At...
287. Boston Marathon Recap: Gutsy Racing, No Watch & Falling Back in Love with Marathoning
Johnny is back (basically a co-host at this point) for a recap from the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. We go deep on everything: training, travel chaos, race weekend energy, my live show with Jeff Cunningham, and of course, the rac...
286. LIVE from Boston with Jeff Cunningham: Stories, Strategy & Marathon Monday Predictions
Recorded in person in Boston ahead of our live show, Carolyn and Jeff Cunningham break down everything you need to know heading into the Boston Marathon. From course insights and race day conditions to memorable moments and elite predictions, t...
285. Ben Preisner | 2:08 Marathoner & 3rd Fastest Canadian Takes on Boston
With the Boston Marathon less than a week away, Canadian Olympian Ben Preisner takes us inside his build, his Boston debut, and what it means to toe the line at his first World Major.SPONSOR: Cure Hydration. Staying hydrated isn't...
284. Thomas Nobbs | From 2:12 to 2:09: Canada’s New 4th Fastest Marathoner
Canadian marathoner Thomas Nobbs joins the show after his breakthrough 2:09:25 win at the McKirdy Micro Marathon, moving him to 4th all-time in Canada. We unpack the training, patience, and mindset behind his massive leap.Connect with...
283. Do You Really Need a Run Coach? 1:1 Coaching vs Training Plans
Four experienced run coaches pull back the curtain on a real mentorship-group conversation to explore the pros, cons, and trade-offs of 1:1 coaching versus training plans—and help you decide what’s right for you.SPONSOR: Cure Hydr...
282. Sara Mandershied | A 2:55 and 4:35 Marathoner Should NOT Train the Same
What does marathon training really look like across a nearly two-hour performance gap?In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Mandersheid to explore the key differences between coaching a 2:55 and a 4:35 Boston Qualifier. We dig into how fac...
281. Jacob Thomson | Boston Prep, Pacing the Pros & the NYC Half
This week, I’m joined by professional marathoner Jacob Thomson, coming off his race at the New York City Half Marathon. We unpack how the race played out, including the moment he found himself running solo, and what it all means with Boston jus...
280. Strong at Every Stage | 5 Women on Running, Identity & Belonging (International Women’s Day Special)
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Carolyn speaks with five Canadian women runners from their 20s to their 60s about identity, belonging, and what running gives us at every stage of life. Their stories are different, but the threads t...
279. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Reflecting on the Season of Deep Conversations
My frequent co-host (and husband!) Johnny Coffin is back on the mic for a deeper conversation about what the past few months have stirred up since The Marathon Project. From unpacking a tough DNF to reflecting on the themes emerging across rece...
278. Jeff Cunningham | Beyond Training Plans: Confidence, Comparison & Caring for the Whole Runner
Jeff Cunningham returns for a deeper conversation about the parts of coaching that go far beyond workouts and race plans.We explore what happens when the real obstacle isn’t fitness, but confidence. When athletes are running 90+ miles pe...
277. Chris McClung | Why Every Runner Deserves Good Coaching — Inside "Running the Rogue Way"
What does “good coaching” really mean — and who deserves it?In this episode, I’m joined by running coach, podcast host, and Running Rogue founder Chris McClung for a wide-ranging conversation on the fundamentals that help runners ...
276. Brant Stachel | Fast and Free Author on Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes
I’m joined by high-performance running coach, mental performance coach, endurance athlete, and author Brant Stachel.Brant’s new book, Fast and Free: Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes, explores what it really means to train...
275. Natasha Wodak | Rethinking Start Line Safety in a Growing Sport
I’m joined once again by Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak for a timely and important conversation. We begin by recapping Natasha’s 2025 season and wrap up by looking ahead to what’s lighting her up in 2026, but the heart of this ep...
274. Connor Winter | From 16th to 10th: A 2:11 Breakthrough at The Marathon Project
Connor Winter is a professional marathoner with Tinman Elite who delivered a breakthrough performance at The Marathon Project, running 2:11:43 for 10th place after starting the race in 16th at halfway. In this episode, Connor walks us through t...
