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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.

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251. Jessica Wylychenko, RD | Fueling Your Next...

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2025/08/12

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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, this episode is packed with practical and actionable advice to help runners dial in their fueling and hydration strategies for training, racing, and recovery. Jessica specializes in performance nutrition for run...

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250. Shirley Ramos | Tracktastic: How One Joyful...

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2025/08/05

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 on track. In this episode, Shirley shares her journey from recreational road runner and marathon mom to becoming a proud track athlete. Since that fateful day, she’s joined the Manitoba Runners’ Association tr...

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249. Ben Rosario | Join Me at The Marathon Project +...

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2025/07/29

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 our last conversation, TMP has announced partnerships with Blanks Sports Nutrition (yes, everyone gets bottle service!) and FloTrack, revealed a new start time, detailed the prize purse, and continued registration for the Go...

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248. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Recap & Race...

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2025/07/19

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Tétrault at The Running Journey podcast in a 2-person, 5K-per-runner track relay at Victor Mager track in Winnipeg. The stakes? $5000 donated by the losing team to the charity of the winner’s choice — and, of course, serious podcast br...

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247. Johnny Coffin | Mic Check Relay Preview & Race...

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2025/07/12

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 🎙️ 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 The Running Journey. On Wednesday, July 16th — also Johnny’s 44th birthday — we’ll go head-to-head against Rob & Charlie Tetrault in a 2-person 5K relay, where the losing team donates $5000 to the winning team’s charity of choice. But this

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246. Andrea Amiot | A 3:18 at Grandma’s Marathon &...

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2025/07/10

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 3:18:13 at Grandma’s Marathon on June 21st, pacing herself with remarkable consistency despite rising temperatures. But as you’ll hear, this race was about so much more than just the finish time. For Andrea, Gra...

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245. Daniel Heschuk | 1:06 Half Marathoner & Trail...

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2025/07/02

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 at the University of Manitoba in cross country, indoor and outdoor track. He now works at the U of M’s Science Innovation Hub and gives back to the running community by co-leading a weekly track group for recr...

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244. 5K for $5K | The Running Journey x Inspired...

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2025/06/25

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Journey podcast, for a fun and feisty crossover episode. On July 16th, the four of us will go head-to-head in a team 5K relay at Victor Mager track, with podcast bragging rights—and $5000 to the charity of the winning team’s choice—on the line. It’s also a community event with 1500m ra...

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243. Glynis Sim | Thriving After Injury: The Power of...

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2025/06/17

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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, and holds a 5000m PB of 15:35. But Glynis’ story is about much more than podiums and times. After a difficult chapter at Arizona State University, where she faced a long and stubborn tibial stress fract...

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242. Erin Mawhinney | Ottawa 10K Podium Finisher,...

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2025/06/10

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 conversation, we discuss: Erin’s race-day patience and strong finishing kickHow working with coach Reid Coolsaet since late 2021 has kept her injury-freeHer marathon debut at Toronto Waterfront in 2024Her McMaster Marau...

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241. Rory & Jill Linkletter | Canada’s Second Fastest...

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2025/06/03

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 it up with a 2:08:31 in Ottawa to firmly secure his spot as the second fastest Canadian marathoner of all time 🥈🇨🇦 But what goes into a decision like that? How does Jill hold it all down on the homefront

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240. Johnny Coffin | Sub-35 10K & Ottawa Race Weekend...

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2025/05/27

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Weekend, which came together very last-minute after a chaotic week of travel, a blown tire, and minimal sleep. Despite it all, we both rallied — Johnny with his biggest 10K breakthrough to date, and me with

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239. Ashley Wiles of Sole Girls | How to Overcome...

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2025/05/20

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 also a 3-time Ironman athlete and 70.3 World Championship competitor, so she walks the talk when it comes to pushing limits and staying mentally tough. Inspired by Amanda Todd’s story back in 2012, Ashley created Sole ...

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238. Alex Cyr | The Risks & Rewards of Sharing Your...

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2025/05/13

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 tries, a chaotic travel schedule, and a whole lot of humility — but on April 27th, he finally did it in 29:41 at the Vancouver Sun Run. We talk about the pressure of public accountability, imposter syndrome, how sharing a goa...

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237. Caroline Fisher | Big Sky Run Co’s Owner On...

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2025/05/06

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Caroline Fisher is a lifelong runner, passionate community builder, and the woman behind Big Sky Run Co. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Caroline started running long distances as a teenager, inspired by her mother—a strong and enduring runner in her own right—and that family legacy continues to shape how Caroline approaches both life and business. Now the sole owner of Big Sky, she’s created far more than a retail space—it’s a true gathering place ...

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236. Alison McPherson | From Winning a Trail 50K to...

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2025/04/29

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Alison McPherson, a 31 year old lifelong runner, coach, and all-around powerhouse who lives in Canmore, Alberta. In March, Ali won a hilly 50K trail ultramarathon, and just one month later, ran a personal best of 2:58:13 at the Boston Marathon. If that wasn’t special enough, her 64-year-old mom – whom she coached – also crossed the Boston finish line in an incredible 4:09! In this episode, we dive into Ali’s remarkable back-to-back pe...

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235. Andrea Wilson, OT | Using Self-Regulation to Run...

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2025/04/22

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Today’s guest is Andrea Wilson — a 49-year-old runner and occupational therapist from Comox, BC who has gotten faster throughout her 40s, culminating in a 2:58 marathon at CIM in December 2024. But her story is about so much more than running. Roughly a decade ago, Andrea’s world got turned upside down, and she found herself asking some big questions: Who am I? What do I believe in? Through that journey, she found her voice, learned to set ...

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234. Justin Kent | From Canadian Champ to 2:09...

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2025/04/15

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: https://mile2marathon.com/Connect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help sp...

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233. Jason Fitzgerald | Mastering the Fundamentals...

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2025/04/08

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 posted impressive lifetime PRs including a 2:39 marathon and 4:33 mile. In this episode, we dig into the fundamentals...

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232. Ben Rosario | The Marathon Project Returns in 2025

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2025/04/01

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 executive director of NAZ Elite in Flagstaff, AZ, where he guided professional athletes to national titles, World Champions...

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