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288. Brant Stachel | The Hard Truths Runners Need to Hear (But Don’t Always Want To)
Apr 28, 2026
1h 01m 12s
287. Boston Marathon Recap: Gutsy Racing, No Watch & Falling Back in Love with Marathoning
Apr 22, 2026
2h 43m 15s
286. LIVE from Boston with Jeff Cunningham: Stories, Strategy & Marathon Monday Predictions
Apr 19, 2026
27m 13s
285. Ben Preisner | 2:08 Marathoner & 3rd Fastest Canadian Takes on Boston
Apr 13, 2026
1h 03m 52s
284. Thomas Nobbs | From 2:12 to 2:09: Canada’s New 4th Fastest Marathoner
Apr 6, 2026
1h 06m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/28/26 |  288. Brant Stachel | The Hard Truths Runners Need to Hear (But Don’t Always Want To)✨ | endurance trainingmental performance+3 | Brant Stachel | Fast and Free: Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes | — | runningendurance+3 | — | 1h 01m 12s | |
| 4/22/26 |  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 Bost... | 2h 43m 15s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  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 @theconsistentlygo... | 27m 13s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  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.stra... | 1h 03m 52s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  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... | 1h 06m 06s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  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: ... | 1h 05m 12s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  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, ... | 1h 09m 55s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  281. Jacob Thomson | Boston Prep, Pacing the Pros & the NYC Half | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 just five weeks away. We also talk about his unique role pacing some of the best runners in the world, his top tips for tackling the Boston course, and his podcast Out and Back. And of course, we couldn’... | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  280. Strong at Every Stage | 5 Women on Running, Identity & Belonging (International Women’s Day Special) | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 that connect them may feel surprisingly familiar. Guests: Jazz Shukla (@peanutjazz) – Olympic 800m runnerJoelle Tomlinson (@joelle_t) – TV host and media personality, joelletomlinson.caJocelyn Fredine ... | 2h 03m 26s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 |  279. Johnny & Carolyn Coffin | Reflecting on the Season of Deep Conversations | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 recent podcast episodes, we explore identity, expectation management, and the patterns Johnny has noticed as I’ve processed it all in real time. We also share training updates with eight weeks to go until... | 1h 03m 57s | ||||||
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| 2/13/26 |  278. Jeff Cunningham | Beyond Training Plans: Confidence, Comparison & Caring for the Whole Runner | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 per week but not fueling enough. When self-worth gets tangled up in race results. When comparison — amplified by social media — chips away at belief. Jeff shares how he navigates these challenges as a coach, ... | 1h 05m 08s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  277. Chris McClung | Why Every Runner Deserves Good Coaching — Inside "Running the Rogue Way" | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 improve without shortcuts. We talk about slowing down to get faster, training by feel, and why elite training principles should be accessible to every runner, regardless of pace or experience. Chris also shares be... | 1h 03m 00s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  276. Brant Stachel | Fast and Free Author on Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 your mind with the same intention and structure as your body — without losing the joy that brought you to the sport in the first place. We talk about managing nerves and pressure, building confidence over time, and... | 1h 11m 21s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 |  275. Natasha Wodak | Rethinking Start Line Safety in a Growing Sport | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 episode focuses on start line safety in a rapidly growing sport. Just days before this recording, Natasha was taken down at the start of a local 8K race after being barged through by another runner. Alt... | 57m 30s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 |  274. Connor Winter | From 16th to 10th: A 2:11 Breakthrough at The Marathon Project | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 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 the calm, patient decision-making that defined his race—choosing to back off an early pace that felt too hot, trusting the process, and steadily reeling competitors in over the second half. We talk abo... | 1h 03m 15s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 |  273. Best of 2025 | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Before we get too far into 2026, I’m taking a moment to reflect on some of the most powerful conversations from Inspired Soles in 2025. This “Best Of” episode features seven standout clips from elite athletes, coaches, and everyday runners—each chosen not just for performance, but for the insight, humour, vulnerability, and perspective they brought to the conversation. You’ll hear reflections on goal setting, pacing, fueling, injury prevent... | 1h 04m 23s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 |  272. Dr. Sarah Rigby, C. Psych. | Breaking Bad Habits and Building Better Ones (Without Beating Yourself Up) | Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Why is habit change so hard? Registered Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sarah Rigby and I explore motivation, self-compassion, and real-world strategies to break bad habits and build better ones—without shame or perfectionism. Resources we discussed in the episode: Healthy Habits Suck by Dayna Lee-BaggleyAtomic Habits by James ClearHow to Change by Katy Milkman (Choiceology podcast)The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalDo Hard Things by Steve Mag... | 1h 44m 53s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 |  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... | 1h 36m 16s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 |  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 m... | 38m 35s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  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 ri... | 57m 50s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 |  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... | 42m 24s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 |  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... | 1h 00m 37s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 |  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 p... | 1h 21m 02s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 |  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 sponsor... | 1h 18m 35s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  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 stayi... | 1h 02m 41s | ||||||
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