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. 271. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | The Marathon Project: PBs, DNFs & Perspective

    28/12/2025

    271. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | The Marathon Project: PBs, DNFs & Perspective

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text In this episode, Johnny and Carolyn Coffin recap their unforgettable weekend at The Marathon Project, from chaotic winter-storm travel and behind-the-scenes access at the expo, to a race weekend filled with both breakthrough highs and gut-punch lows. Johnny runs a massive personal best, Carolyn faces a DNF, and together they reflect on what the experience revealed about preparation, pressure, perspective, and why this race was about so much more than the results. A candid, emotional, and honest look at chasing big goals and learning from whatever the marathon gives you. Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Johnny: Previous Inspired Soles episodes:EP 266: Chasing Big Goals at The Marathon ProjectEP 240: Sub-35 10K & Ottawa Race Weekend RecapEP 230: Ask Carolyn Anything + Colour Commentary from JohnnyEP224: Do You Control Strava, or Does It Control You?EP 211: Coffin's Chicago Marathon Recap: The Bodily Fluids EpisodeEP 202: Paris Olympic Track & Marathon Recap EP 55: Road to the 2021 Boston MarathonEP 12: Slow the BLEEP DownInstagram: @bestjohnnyeverConnect 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 36m
  2. 270. Malindi Elmore | Breaking Down Her Historic 2:24 at the Valencia Marathon

    23/12/2025

    270. Malindi Elmore | Breaking Down Her Historic 2:24 at the Valencia Marathon

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Just days after running a historic 2:24:53 at the Valencia Marathon, Canadian marathoner & 3-time Olympian Malindi Elmore joins Inspired Soles to break down one of the most remarkable performances in Canadian distance running history. At 45.75 years old, Malindi placed 12th in one of the deepest marathon fields in the world, ran the fourth-fastest marathon ever by a Canadian woman, and shattered the Canadian women’s 45–49 record by 14 minutes — all on a day that warmed to 20°C by the finish. But this conversation goes far beyond the result. Malindi shares how she approaches the mental side of training, why she stays process-focused even when she knows she’s in record-breaking shape, and how she navigated the crowded Valencia course while bringing her 7 and 11 year old kids along for the experience. We also explore the emotional complexity of marathon finish lines, a meaningful post-race exchange with “Tom from France,” and why finding purpose — and loving the process — always matters more than the outcome. Fierce, thoughtful, and deeply relatable, Malindi offers wisdom for runners at every stage of life. Partner: Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Malindi: Instagram: @malindielmoreConnect 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.

    39 min
  3. 269. Jess McClain | Celebrity Pacer for the OTQ Chase at The Marathon Project

    17/12/2025

    269. Jess McClain | Celebrity Pacer for the OTQ Chase at The Marathon Project

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Jess McClain joins Inspired Soles ahead of The Marathon Project, where she’ll serve as the celebrity pacer for women chasing the sub-2:37 Olympic Trials qualifying (OTQ) standard. We talk about what that responsibility means, how she prepares for a pacing role, and how she plans to support the group both physically and mentally on race day. Jess also shares her philosophy on abundance, joy, and belonging in the sport, reflects on her own rise in U.S. distance running, and offers a powerful pep talk for anyone lining up to chase a big goal — whether you’re in the OTQ pack or the Gold Wave. Partner: Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Jess: Instagram: @jesstonnConnect 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.

    58 min
  4. 268. Leanne Klassen | Inside Her Sub-2:40 Quest at The Marathon Project

    09/12/2025

    268. Leanne Klassen | Inside Her Sub-2:40 Quest at The Marathon Project

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text I’m joined by Calgary-based sub-elite runner and coach Leanne Klassen, who is heading to Chandler, Arizona to race in the professional field of The Marathon Project. A two-time past guest and friend of the pod, Leanne returns with an inside look at what it’s like preparing for one of the fastest marathon stages in North America. We talk about her 8-week build under coach Malindi Elmore (fresh off her 2:24:53 Canadian 45-49 record!), how she navigated a lingering calf niggle, and what it’s like balancing elite-level training while parenting two busy young girls. Leanne also opens up about imposter syndrome, seizing big opportunities, and her bold goal of running sub-2:40 — maybe even hanging onto Jess McClain’s OTQ pace group. She also shares her experience training with the Lever Movement system, which helped her stay healthy during this condensed build. If you love stories of courage, belief, and chasing the edge of possibility, this episode will fire you up for race week at The Project. Partner: Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Leanne: Instagram: @leanneklassen7Website: leanneklassen.caPast appearances on Inspired SolesEp 225 with Coach Malindi Elmore | Project 2:40: How a Sub-Elite Marathoner Ran Faster by Training SmarterEp 155: Navigating Injuries With GraceConnect 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.

    42 min
  5. 267. Sarah Beairsto | Send It Cards CEO on Finding Joy in Movement & Meaningful Connection

    02/12/2025

    267. Sarah Beairsto | Send It Cards CEO on Finding Joy in Movement & Meaningful Connection

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text In this episode, Carolyn chats with Collingwood, ON entrepreneur and endurance athlete Sarah Beairsto, founder and CEO of Send It Cards — greeting cards for those who sweat.  Sarah shares the origin story behind her brand, how movement and creativity intertwine in her life, and the joy she finds in helping people connect in meaningful, authentic ways. We explore the parallels between training for endurance sport and building a business, her mission to support girls in sport, the emotional journey of entrepreneurship, and how she’s now fostering community through beginner run clinics. Partner: Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @senditgreetingcards Website: senditcards.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
  6. 266. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Chasing Big Goals at The Marathon Project

    24/11/2025

    266. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Chasing Big Goals at The Marathon Project

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text This episode is brought to you by Lever Movement, the bodyweight-support treadmill system that has been key in keeping Carolyn injury-free this build. With just a few weeks to go, Johnny and I sit down to talk about how our training is really going heading into The Marathon Project — aka “The Project.” We break down the latest race updates (celebrity pacers, HOKA as presenting sponsor, free Rocket X 3s for the Gold Wave, and the Privateer program), plus: our race goals (Sub-2:39 for Johnny + sub-3:20 for me)what’s working in our trainingstaying healthy (Lever!)the Puma Fast R3 shoe fiasco 😂why committed amateurs care so much about performanceLanguage warning! There’s some swearing (thanks Johnny), so headphones might be a good call if little ears are around. Partner: Visit levermovement.com and use Inspired20 for 20% off OR use this link: https://levermovement.com/discount/Inspired20 Connect with Johnny: Previous Inspired Soles episodes:EP 240: Sub-35 10K & Ottawa Race Weekend RecapEP 230: Ask Carolyn Anything + Colour Commentary from JohnnyEP224: Do You Control Strava, or Does It Control You?EP 211: Coffin's Chicago Marathon Recap: The Bodily Fluids EpisodeEP 202: Paris Olympic Track & Marathon Recap EP 55: Road to the 2021 Boston MarathonEP 12: Slow the BLEEP DownInstagram: @bestjohnnyeverConnect 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 21m
  7. 265. Kristian Warwick | The Marathon Podcast, Athlete Sponsorship & His Quest for 2:25

    18/11/2025

    265. Kristian Warwick | The Marathon Podcast, Athlete Sponsorship & His Quest for 2:25

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text In this episode, Carolyn sits down with Kristian Warwick — host of The Marathon Podcast, filmmaker, and 2:47 marathoner living in Oslo. Kristian shares how a lifetime in competitive speed skating shaped his rapid rise in the marathon, why he’s dreaming boldly about running 2:25, and what it’s like being coached by Jon Green. He also opens up about his unique approach to supporting emerging professional runners through direct athlete sponsorship, backed by his creative work at Wiild Studios. Kristian’s zest for life, belief in giving back, and passion for storytelling make this a truly inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. Connect with Kristian: Podcast: The Marathon PodcastInstagram: @the.marathon.podcast & @warwick.runsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsConnect with Inspired Soles & Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinBrowse 260+ episodes in the archivesSubscribe, rate & review to support the showYou 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 19m
  8. 264. Rachel Hannah, RD | 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion on Fueling, Longevity & Mindset

    11/11/2025

    264. Rachel Hannah, RD | 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion on Fueling, Longevity & Mindset

    Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Today’s guest is 39-year-old Rachel Hannah, the newly crowned 2025 Canadian Marathon Champion from the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Rachel is a six-time national champion, PanAm Games bronze medallist, Registered Dietitian, and Sports Nutrition Consultant for Maurten.  In this episode, we talk about how she’s running some of her best performances nearly a decade after setting most of her PBs, the role proper fueling has played in staying healthy after past bone stress injuries, and how she’s trained her gut to handle 80+ grams of carbs per hour on race day. Rachel also shares common nutrition mistakes she sees in runners, practical guidelines for everyday athletes, and mindset strategies she leans on when racing gets tough. Rachel is now preparing to chase a new personal best at The Marathon Project on December 21st in Arizona. Topics We Cover: Winning the 2025 Canadian Marathon ChampionshipsGut training & carb targets for marathonersAvoiding under-fueling and RED-SMindset and self-talk under pressureConnect with Rachel: Instagram: @rachelhannahrdWebsite: https://rachelhannahrd.com/Connect with Inspired Soles & Carolyn: Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinBrowse 260+ episodes in the archivesSubscribe, rate & review to support the showYou 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 3m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Inspired Soles
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    Inspired Soles

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