Inspired Soles

Carolyn Coffin
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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. 

  1. 289. Waldo Cheung, MPT MSc | Do Running Shoes Really Matter? (And What Matters More)

    1D AGO

    289. Waldo Cheung, MPT MSc | Do Running Shoes Really Matter? (And What Matters More)

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 what actually matters most. We explore the shift from the minimalist shoe movement of the early 2010s to today’s super shoe era, and whether all this innovation has meaningfully changed how and why runners get injured. Waldo shares what he’s seeing clinically, how footwear may influence (but not determine) injury patterns, and why training load—more than anything on your feet—remains the biggest driver of both performance and breakdown. If you’ve ever wondered whether your shoes are helping, hurting, or just distracting you from the bigger picture, this one’s for you. PROJECT-99 Application Form: https://forms.gle/h3fihkbD3Ag8J3UF6 Connect with Waldo: Instagram: @rehabinapinchWebsite: https://runrehab.pro/LinkedIn: rehabinapinchWaldo's previous Inspired Soles episodes 209: Understanding & Managing Running-Related Pain174: Shoes, Technology, Research & Masters RunningResources Waldo mentioned: The Running Clinic Course: https://therunningclinic.com/Minimalist index: https://therunningclinic.com/minimalist-index/@thepostrunsnackConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 24m
  2. 288. Brant Stachel | The Hard Truths Runners Need to Hear (But Don’t Always Want To)

    APR 28

    288. Brant Stachel | The Hard Truths Runners Need to Hear (But Don’t Always Want To)

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Athletes, Brant has a unique ability to challenge athletes while still meeting them with empathy and understanding. In this episode, we explore the many counterintuitive principles of endurance training — from slowing down to get faster, to the reality that fitness is built in recovery — along with the uncomfortable patterns that often hold runners back.  This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about growth, self-awareness, and what it really takes to reach your potential. If you’re ready to think differently about your training, this one’s for you. SPONSOR: Cure Hydration. Staying hydrated isn't just about water — you also need electrolytes. Real ingredients. Real hydration. Visit curehydration.com/INSPIREDSOLES for 20% off.  PROJECT-99 Application Form: https://forms.gle/h3fihkbD3Ag8J3UF6 Connect with Brant: EP 272 of Inspired Soles on his new book, Fast and FreeInstagram: @fastandfreecoaching @brant_stachelYouTube: @FastandFreeCoachingPodcast: The Fast and Free PodcastWebsite: runfastandfree.comConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 1m
  3. 287. Boston Marathon Recap: Gutsy Racing, No Watch & Falling Back in Love with Marathoning

    APR 22

    287. Boston Marathon Recap: Gutsy Racing, No Watch & Falling Back in Love with Marathoning

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 races themselves. Johnny took a bold swing on the early downhills and paid for it with a tough second half, while I ran entirely on effort—no watch—and somehow managed to hit every goal, including a Boston Qualifier. It’s a long one (2:40—same as Johnny’s finish time), a little emotional, and very much a time capsule of a weekend we won’t forget. Connect with Johnny: Instagram: @bestjohnnyeverPrevious podcast appearance discussedEP 279: Reflecting on the Season of Deep ConversationsEP: 271: The Marathon Project: PBs, DNFs & Perspective Connect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    2h 43m
  4. 286. LIVE from Boston with Jeff Cunningham: Stories, Strategy & Marathon Monday Predictions

    APR 19

    286. LIVE from Boston with Jeff Cunningham: Stories, Strategy & Marathon Monday Predictions

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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, this episode is all about the energy, excitement, and anticipation of Marathon Monday. Connect with Jeff: Consistently Good Podcast Instagram: @jdcunningham97 @cunninghamrunning @theconsistentlygoodpodcastConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    27 min
  5. 285. Ben Preisner | 2:08 Marathoner & 3rd Fastest Canadian Takes on Boston

    APR 13

    285. Ben Preisner | 2:08 Marathoner & 3rd Fastest Canadian Takes on Boston

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 just about water — you also need electrolytes. Real ingredients. Real hydration. Visit curehydration.com/INSPIREDSOLES for 20% off.  Connect with Ben: Instagram: @bensmarathontrainingStrava: https://www.strava.com/pros/22274135Connect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 4m
  6. 284. Thomas Nobbs | From 2:12 to 2:09: Canada’s New 4th Fastest Marathoner

    APR 6

    284. Thomas Nobbs | From 2:12 to 2:09: Canada’s New 4th Fastest Marathoner

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Thomas: Instagram: @nobbs.not.knobs @coach.nobbsCoaching: Team Run Run, @teamrunrunConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 6m
  7. 283. Do You Really Need a Run Coach? 1:1 Coaching vs Training Plans

    MAR 31

    283. Do You Really Need a Run Coach? 1:1 Coaching vs Training Plans

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 Hydration. Staying hydrated isn't just about water — you also need electrolytes. Real ingredients. Real hydration. Visit curehydration.com/INSPIREDSOLES for 20% off.  Previous Episode with these coaches: Ep 227: Insights From 5 Expert Run CoachesConnect with Janelle Brade: Inspired Soles Interview: Ep 148: Level Up Your Mental GameWebsite: https://www.motivatedinmotion.com/Instagram: @motivated.in.motion @motivated.mrsConnect with Lynsey Romano: Inspired Soles Interviews: Ep 31: Why Runners Can't Afford to NOT Strength Train Ep 206: The Science of Marathon TaperingEp 221: Navigating Changes in the Coach-Athlete RelationshipWebsite: https://www.runcoach.org/ Instagram: @lynseyeromanoConnect with Jocelyn Fredine: Inspired Soles Interview: Ep 280: Strong at Every Stage | 5 Women on Running, Identity & Belonging (International Women's Day Special)Website: https://www.runcoach.org/ Instagram: @coach.jocelynConnect with Sarah Carroll: Inspired Soles Interview: Ep 218: How to Get Started (or Re-Started) With RunningWebsite: https://www.underdogscoaching.com/Instagram: @underdogs_coachingConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 5m
  8. 282. Sara Mandershied | A 2:55 and 4:35 Marathoner Should NOT Train the Same

    MAR 24

    282. Sara Mandershied | A 2:55 and 4:35 Marathoner Should NOT Train the Same

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 factors like time on feet, long runs, workouts, fueling, recovery, and race day strategy should actually scale — and why a one-size-fits-all approach to marathon training often misses the mark. Along the way, Sara shares thoughtful truths about mileage, performance, and what really moves the needle — while also reminding us that joy has a place in the process. Whether you’re chasing a BQ or simply looking to train smarter, this conversation might just change how you think about your running. Connect with Sara: Instagram: @sayrahrunshappy @elevateyourrunningPodcast: Elevate Your Running Coaching: elevateyourrunning.comConnect with Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com.

    1h 10m
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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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  • Creator
    Carolyn Coffin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    290
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Inspired Soles
  • Show Website
    Inspired Soles

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