Inspired Soles

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Meet Rob Tétrault —a man whose passion, perseverance, and purpose redefine what it means to make a difference.  Rob’s story begins in the spring of 2021, when a pivotal moment changed his life. Following his father’s Leukemia diagnosis, Rob made a life-altering decision to prioritize his health, trading unhealthy habits for a pair of running sho...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to the extraordinary, Alyse Gilliver. At 36 years old, Alyse is living proof that it’s never too late to discover your potential. A dedicated oncology nurse and mother of three young children – ages 2, 4, and 6 – she balances her demanding career and family life with a newfound passion for running. With the un...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Today I’m excited to welcome Lynsey Romano – Founder & Head Coach of Skyline Run Coaching – back to the show.  We decided to tackle a topic that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough but is often pivotal in a runner and coach’s journey…changing running coaches. For many runners, the bond with their coach is deeply personal. It’s built on trust...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Dr. Duane Scotti is back on the show to discuss the importance of year-round consistent training for marathon success.  Many runners lose motivation after completing their goal race in the fall or struggle to get back on track over the holiday season or colder months. And while this is completely understandable, it sets you up to leave time on t...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text As the year comes to an end, I thought it would be fun to highlight excerpts from some of the most downloaded episodes from the previous 12 months. 2024 was packed with amazing guests, from dietitians, coaches and authors to everyday and elite level road and trail runners. You’ll even hear the voice of my former co-host Kim Sankey in many of the...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Sarah Carroll is a former social worker turned personal trainer, run coach and nutritionist who specializes in helping others move and fuel their bodies through her Winnipeg-based business, Underdogs Coaching. As a former competitive bodybuilder, Sarah struggled with body dysmorphia and disordered eating patterns that negatively impacted her hea...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 41-year-old Polly Moody is back – along with her new coach, Jeff Cunningham – to break down her brilliant run at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.  Polly was on the show just after she and Jeff began working together in the summer, and despite having to hit the ground running and overcome a few significant challenges in training, their teamwork prevail...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Ana Laura Fray is an outstanding 47 year old masters runner who grew up in Mexico but now lives north of Toronto. She took up running in her mid-thirties but her marathoning career really started to take off after turning 40. She broke 3 hours for the first time at age 41 and by 44, she’d improved to her current personal best of 2:46. Over the p...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Stéphanie Tétreault is a 38-year-old runner, lawyer, wife and mom-of-two children ages 9 & 6. With six weeks until the Twin Cities Marathon – an early October race she’d had her eye on for the better part of 18-months! – Stéphanie’s family received the devastating news that her vibrant & energetic 67 year old father had been diagnosed wi...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Jessica Wylychenko is a competitive runner and Registered Dietitian who is based out of Winnipeg but also offers her nutrition services online through her company, Speed & Savoury. Jessica was on the show in August outlining how to fuel for a marathon PR and she took her own advice to heart at the Chicago Marathon, running her way to a 2-min...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text I’m thrilled to introduce two incredible masters athletes, Bob Cox & Karla Del Grande.  Bob is a 64 year old distance runner from Winnipeg whose favourite distance is the marathon and Karla is a 71 year old sprinter from Toronto who specializes in anything from 60 to 400 meters. Karla also happens to hold numerous Canadian and World Records...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Alex Cyr is a 29 year old competitive runner originally from Prince Edward Island but who now lives and works in Toronto. Despite running for most of his life at a very high level, Alex just made his debut in the half marathon and has never run a marathon, which leaves many people bewildered and has become the inspiration for some of his content...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text The 2024 Chicago Marathon is in the books! Johnny and Carolyn Coffin were both fortunate enough to take part in this year’s race and they are here to break it down in detail – perhaps too much detail! 🤪 Johnny ran out of his mind for a monster PB of 2:39:47. Carolyn was gunning to break her 2015 PB of 3:21:55 and if it weren’t for a particularl...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Dana Mayberry is a dedicated 49 year old runner from Winnipeg who took up the sport almost 10 years ago. After taking almost 30 minutes off her marathon PB at CIM in 2022 with energy to spare, she started to believe that maybe someday she could qualify for the Boston Marathon.  For the past two years she’s been on a quest to not only qualify for...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Waldo Cheung is a Calgary-based physiotherapist and instructor for The Running Clinic . Waldo has a unique passion for helping runners navigate their way back from injury to their chosen sport, but as a dedicated runner himself, he understands runners on a deep level. Not only is he an expert in managing soft tissue injuries, but he’s also an am...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text 42 year old Canadian marathon record holder Natasha Wodak is back!  This is Natasha's 3rd time on Inspired Soles and since we last spoke just four months ago, she’s competed in numerous road races across Canada and even went over to Australia for a half marathon. She recently announced that she will be running the TCS Toronto Waterfront Mar...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Landon Hildebrand is an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist who loves working with athletes. As a trail runner himself, he can relate to his competitive clients and help them develop mental tools to thrive in their sporting environments. He and his wife own and operate Approach Psychology in the heart of Edmonton, but they can often be found...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Lynsey Romano is the founder of Skyline Run Coaching, a virtual coaching business based in Airdrie, Alberta. Since 2017, Skyline has been a leader in online coaching, offering personalized and evidence-based running and strength training plans to over 120 athletes. With a team of six professional coaches, Skyline is dedicated to helping athletes...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Every July, brave runners from Western Canada and around the world descend upon Crowsnest Pass, Alberta for Sinister 7, one of several popular events within the Sinister Sports umbrella. Sin 7 boasts a 50k, 50M, and 100M ultramarathon, as well as a 7-person 100M relay. Each race takes runners through “the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrai...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Jessica Wylychenko is a Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping runners optimize their performance through her company, Speed & Savoury . With fall marathons on the horizon, Jessica shares essential strategies for marathoners to effectively manage their fueling and hydration, aiming to prevent injuries, maximize traini...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text For anyone who may be experiencing Olympic withdrawal like I am, fear not, this episode is for you! We get to relive many of the memorable races from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games alongside one of Canada's elite distance runners and two-time Olympian in the marathon, Reid Coolsaet. Reid was first on the show to celebrate our 100th episode an...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text I don't know about you but my family has had a very exciting couple of weeks taking in all of the Olympic action from Paris, and joining me to break down our highlights and takeaways from the athletics program is my husband and two-time Inspired Soles guest, Johnny Coffin. We don't claim to be experts but I think it's fair to say...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Have you ever been told that you need to “know your WHY” when it comes to running and racing? What does that even mean and how do you figure out your WHY? That’s the topic of today’s discussion and I’ve brought on a special guest to help uncover my personal reasons for racing the Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024!  My special guest is none ot...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text Today we’re celebrating our 200th episode of Inspired Soles and we couldn’t think of a better guest host than fellow physio, running coach, podcaster and trusted friend of the pod, Dr. Duane Scotti from the Healthy Runner Podcast .  Duane expertly guided this emotional rollercoaster of a conversation, which kicked off with a pretty huge announce...

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text We’ve talked a lot about pacing strategies on the show and how to pace yourself well throughout a race. But what about the role of a pacer? What is a pacer and why would you want to ask someone to pace you? What does it take to be a good pacer and how do you go about choosing one? What are the rules and etiquette when it comes to pacers and what...