Inspired Soles
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89. Six Year Journey to the Boston Marathon | Chris Lemke
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textFor all you aspiring Boston Marathon runners, this episode is for you! Chris Lemke is a 50 year ol...
88. Are You Running From Something? | Trena Chellino
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textTrena Chellino is a married mother of 3 from Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in eastern Washington s...
87. Tokyo Paralympic 1500m Gold Medalist | Nate Riech
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textNate Riech is one of the biggest names to emerge in Canadian Para athletics in the past few years....
86. Running as Reward vs. Punishment | Sophia Nehlich-Arobba
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textSophia Nehlich-Arobba is a Lifestyle Coach and Personal Trainer whose mission is to help people fi...
85. The Calgary & Manitoba Marathons are Fast Approaching | Kirsten Fleming & Rachel Munday
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we are pleased to welcome Kirsten Fleming and Rachel Munday to the show. Kirsten is the Exec...
84. How Meditation Can Make You a Better Runner | Rebecca Doring
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textRebecca Doring is a 33 year old married runner who lives in northwest Connecticut about a mile awa...
83. Trans-Canadian Speed Record Attempt Preview | Dave Proctor
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we welcome Dave Proctor back to the show. Dave is a Canadian ultrarunning machine from Okoto...
82. Marathon des Sables Finisher | Caroline Wiebe
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we welcome Caroline Wiebe back to the show. Caroline is a 51 year old ultrarunner from Winni...
81. From Boston to Western States to UTMB | Ailsa MacDonald
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textAilsa MacDonald is a 41 year old ultrarunner who was born in Great Britain and raised in Nova Scot...
80. Coach, Race Director & Family Man | Jacob Puzey
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJacob Puzey is a 39 year old husband, father, coach, race director and runner from Invermere, BC. ...
79. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | Gina Tranquada
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textGina Tranquada is a 37 year old occupational therapist, runner, wife and mother of 2 children from...
78. Pacer for Carolyn’s Las Vegas Rock ‘n Roll 10K Win | Kevin Beatty
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textOn February 27th Carolyn completely surprised herself by winning the Las Vegas Rock ‘n Roll 10K ...
77. New American W45-49 Track Record Holder x 4 | Pam Smith
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textPam Smith is a 47 year old pathologist and mother of two teenagers who lives in Salem, OR. She a...
76. Running In and Out of the Pandemic | Anna Charbonneau
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textAnna Charbonneau is a 44 year old working mother from Alberta who rediscovered running during the ...
75. Why Road Runners Should Try Trails | Kim Senechal & Carolyn Coffin
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday’s episode is a little bit different in that we were on the other side of the mic! We recen...
74. Trails of ‘Toba Founder | Kristian Andres
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textKristian Andres is a 35 year old trail runner born and bred in Manitoba, Canada. Once a licensed...
73. How to Engineer a Performance Breakthrough | Sara Golinvaux
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textThis episode features one of Carolyn’s coaching clients, 35 year old Sara Golinvaux, and what le...
72. It's Never Too Late to Begin | Morag McDonah
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textOriginally from Scotland, Morag McDonah is a 66 year old Nova Scotian runner who currently holds t...
71. Multi-Day Ultramarathoners | Kristine Self & Mike Mueller, COTQ
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textAre you ready for another dynamic power couple? Both officers in the Canadian Armed Forces curre...
70. Manitoba Marathon Wheelchair Athlete | Shane Hartje
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textShane Hartje is an entrepeneur who has run several successful for-profit organizations and is the ...
69. Eat Well Run Well | Janelle Vincent, RD
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJanelle Vincent joins us to talk to us about nutritional considerations for runners and athletes. ...
68. The Brothers Behind The Beaver Flat 50 | Warren & Jeff Dudar
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we are talking with brothers Warren & Jeff Dudar, the founders of Prairie Sky Running Co...
67. Catching Up With Kim & Carolyn | Winter 2022
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textHappy New Year and welcome to our quarterly catching up with Kim and Carolyn episode. We open with...
66. SPARK Your Training with Prehab | Dr. Duane Scotti
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWe are so excited to be kicking off 2022 with running physical therapist Dr. Duane Scotti in the h...
65. Couple of the Quarter | Noella Klawitter & Ilona Thomas
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textFor our final episode of 2021, we took the liberty of tweaking our normal Couple of the Quarter fo...
64. City Park Runners Owner | Jonathan Torchia
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJonathan Torchia is one of the most energetic and passionate people you could ever meet, and fortu...
63. The Longest Night Run | Brent Manke
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textBrent Manke is a runner, web designer and writer who lives in Steinbach, Manitoba with his wife, t...
62. Running For Life with Juvenile Arthritis | Jennifer Walton
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJenn Walton is a road runner turned trail ultra runner from Winnipeg, MB. She is a former profes...
61. Forever 43 Memorial Run | Jaala van Dongen
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJaala van Dongen is a 41-year-old mother of three from La Broquerie, MB, who recently completed he...
60. Turning Over a New Leaf | Rick Canning
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textRick Canning grew up in Nova Scotia as a competitive paddler before discovering road running, trai...
59. Masters Sprinting: Why Not You? | Dala Bortolussi
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDala Bortolussi is a 53 year old masters sprinter from Brossard, QC. While she ran some track in h...
58. Soldier On | Christian Stenner
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textChristian Stenner is a man with very diverse interests. We invited him on this podcast because Kim...
57. Catching Up With Kim & Carolyn | Fall 2021
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWelcome to the fall edition of Catching Up With Kim and Carolyn, where we meander our way through ...
56. 2:50 Marathoner...While Dribbling a Basketball! | Steffan Reimer
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we had the pleasure of interviewing brand new Guinness World Record Holder, Steffan Reimer. ...
55. Road to the 2021 Boston Marathon | Johnny Coffin
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we welcome our first repeat guest to Inspired Soles, Carolyn's husband Johnny Coffin. H...
54. Sage Advice From a Speedy Varsity Runner | Calvin Reimer
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textCalvin Reimer is in his 3rd year of Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba and is part of the B...
53. SkiUphill RunUphill Cofounders | Gavin Harmacy & Joël Desgreniers
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textIt’s always fascinating to us how interconnected the running community is across space, time and...
52. Running By Feel With 3:19 Marathoner | Brandy Adolphe
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textBrandy Adolphe is a dedicated amateur distance runner from Winnipeg in her mid-40s who has been ab...
51. Sinister Sports Race Director | Brian Gallant
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textBrian Gallant is a full-time mountain trail race director from Crowsnest Pass, Alberta where he ru...
50. The Yellow Runner | Sally McRae
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we are celebrating our one year anniversary at Inspired Soles Podcast and we have a very spe...
49. Middle-of-the-Pack and Proud Of It | Genevieve Groulx
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re pleased to welcome Genevieve Groulx to the show. Originally from Montreal and based ...
48. Top 10 Race Recommendations | Brad Whitson & Jennifer Tackley
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textIt’s time to welcome our third Couple of the Quarter, Brad Whitson and Jennifer Tackley, to the ...
47. Mantario Trail FKT Record Holder | Ihor Verys
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textIhor Verys is an energetic 26 year old up and coming trail runner whom we met in Manitoba, althoug...
46. 3 Marathon Lessons for Life | Alana Cadieux
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re pleased to welcome Carolyn’s husband’s big sister, Alana Cadieux, to the podcast...
45. Sinister 7 50-Mile Race Recap | Kim Senechal
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday co-host Kim Senechal breaks down her recent Sinister 7 50-mile race in Alberta, the first in...
44. The Role of Serendipity and Fate in Running | Dennis Lang
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWith the Tokyo Olympics set to start in just a few days, we feel today’s conversation with Denni...
43. Canadian Women’s Running Pioneer | Diane Palmason
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re honoured to be speaking with one of the great pioneers of Canadian women’s running...
42. There’s No Big Rush | Jon Paradowski
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJon Paradowski is a runner from Regina, SK, who describes himself as just a regular guy who’s ru...
41. The Supportive Spouse of a Zealous Runner | Donna Bishop-Malapad
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDonna Bishop-Malapad is the wife of Junel Malapad whom we interviewed in Episode 19. We asked her ...
40. Women Run Canada Podcast Host | Kirsten Parker
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textKirsten Parker is the host of Women Run Canada where she talks with Olympians, running legends, ra...
39. Where Confidence Really Comes From | Joel Toews
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJoel Toews is a husband and father from Winnipeg who loves trail running and organizing races for ...
38. World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher | Jeff Vince
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJeff Vince is a 73 y.o. Winnipeg running legend who has been inspiring his community to lace up th...
37. Exploring Your Edges | Heidi Schmaltz
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textHeidi Schmaltz is a trail ultrarunner, nurse, and mother of 2 from Saskatchewan, Canada. Heidi a...
36. Runners...What’s Your Dental Health Strategy? | Dr. Ken Pierson
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textHow often do you think about your teeth in the context of your running? Kim comes from a family ...
35. Couple of the Quarter | Jenn & Brock Tadashore
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textMeet our second Couple of the Quarter ... Jenn & Brock Tadashore. Jenn & Brock are both he...
34. Goodbye Smoking, Hello Running | Caroline Wiebe
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWhen we asked Caroline Wiebe to be on the podcast, she responded with, “I’m not that interesti...
33. Behind-the-Scenes of a Run Streak | Trevor Funk
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textTrevor Funk is an incredibly versatile runner from Saint John, NB who enjoys running 5k to maratho...
32. Firsthand Reflections From the Boston Marathon Bombings | Cassandra Bonn
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textCassandra Bonn is 45 year old Account and Sales Executive with Quinte Broadcasting in Belleville O...
31. Runners Can't Afford to NOT Strength Train | Lynsey Romano
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textLynsey Romano is the owner of Skyline Run Coaching, a virtual business based in Airdrie, AB with a...
30. Summiting Mt. Everest & Elevating Others | Dalip Shekhawat
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDalip Shekhawat is a passionate educator, mountaineer, and ultra runner who grew up in the Himalay...
29. Catching Up with Kim & Carolyn | Spring 2021
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textThis episode marks the end of another quarter where Kim and Carolyn reflect on their own running, ...
28. Demystifying RED-S, Bone & Soft Tissue Injuries in Runners | Sylvia Loewen, MD
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textHave you ever been secretly terrified that you have a stress fracture, wondered what RED-S is, or ...
27. Road Running and Racing in 2021 | Kathy Wiens
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textKathy Wiens is the Executive Director for the Manitoba Runners’ Association and has had an avid ...
26. 2019 Boston Marathon W70-74 Winner | Roslyn Smith
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textRoslyn Smith is a 72 year old road runner from Comox, BC who holds Canadian masters records in the...
25. Legally Blind Ultrarunner | Will Barkan
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWill Barkan is an accomplished ultrarunner from San Francisco, CA who is legally blind. He was dia...
24. Couple of the Quarter | Andrew & Darla Forbes
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWe are so excited to be kicking off a brand new series called Couple of the Quarter where once eve...
23. Mental Health Illness in the High Functioning Athlete | Shane Mascarin
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textShane Mascarin is a 46 year old range biologist from Wainwright, AB with an impressive endurance s...
22. Exercise Is Medicine | Wayne Crowe, MD
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDr. Wayne Crowe has been practicing medicine in the Comox Valley since 1983 and transitioned to se...
21. Rediscovering Running During Postpartum Depression | Heather Giffin
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textHeather Giffin is a 41 year old speech-language pathologist, business owner, wife and mother of tw...
20. Building a Vibrant Running Community | Solana Green
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textSolana Green is at the center of the running scene on British Columbia’s west coast. A Burnaby n...
19. Keep Moving, Sharing and Inspiring | Junel Malapad
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJunel Malapad is somewhat of a Winnipeg running legend and it’s hard to not get caught up in the...
18. The Value of Doing Hard Things | Melanie Henning
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textMelanie Henning sought out Coach Carolyn to help her improve at the half and full marathon distanc...
17. The Dos and Don’ts of Winter Running | Scott Sugimoto
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textScott Sugimoto is a 61 year old gentleman from Winnipeg who has an extensive running history in bo...
16. Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight | Vicki Romanin
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textVicki Romanin is a firecracker of a lady runner from Whistler, BC. In her words, she is a gratef...
15. Year End Reflections and Bloopers | Kim & Carolyn
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday marks the last Inspired Soles episode of 2020 where we *finally* share the story of how we m...
14. Advice From Running Room Founder | John Stanton
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re speaking with the Running Room founder, John Stanton, who back in 1981 was an out-of...
13. The Power of Asking "Why Not?" | Dave Proctor
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textDave Proctor is a Canadian running legend, and is considered one of the top 10 ultramarathon runne...
12. Slow the BLEEP Down | Johnny Coffin
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re talking to Carolyn's husband, Johnny Coffin, who is a LCol in the Royal Canadia...
11. If You Run You Are a Runner | Deb Halliday-Mills
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re talking with Deborah Halliday-Mills, who Carolyn met earlier this year when she snag...
10. Passionate Coaches Make All the Difference | Carlene Van Tongeren
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textCarlene Van Tongeren is an accomplished middle distance athlete. She discovered her natural talent...
9. Making Peace With Your Body | Mallory Richard
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textMallory Richard is somewhat of a legend in the Manitoban trail and ultra running community, althou...
8. Falling in Love With Failure | Arielle Fitzgerald
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textToday we’re talking with Arielle Fitzgerald, who Carolyn met back in the fall of 2012 when she w...
7. Staying True To Yourself | Lisa Betke
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textLisa Betke is a born and bred Manitoban runner...which means she’s a no nonsense kind of girl, s...
6. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Team Canada Competitor | Jeremy Welwood
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textJeremy Welwood is a 38 year old trail runner from Winnipeg, MB. He is an Athletic Therapist and Pe...
5. From 290-pounds to a 20:51 5k in Two Years | Shawn Clarke
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textCarolyn has had the pleasure of coaching Shawn Clarke since November of 2019. In the roughly 7 mon...
4. Facing Your Fears to Unlock Your Running Potential | Sarah Seads
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textFor our first guests on the show, we wanted to interview the people who’ve had the biggest impac...
3. Treating Running Like a Sport | Kevin Beatty
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textFor our first guests on the show, we wanted to interview the people who’ve had the biggest impac...
2. Meet Co-Host Kim Senechal
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textInspired Soles co-host Kim Senechal is an avid trail runner with a lifetime of running experience....
1. Meet Co-Host Carolyn Coffin
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textInspired Soles co-host Carolyn Coffin spent the first three decades of her life dabbling in road r...
Welcome to Inspired Soles
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textWelcome to the Inspired Soles podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Carolyn Coffin (road runner) and ...