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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 particularly cruel 3-minute bathroom break she would have done it. She finished 2 minutes and 16 seconds shy of her goal in 3:24:11 so we’re calling this an unofficial PB with an asterisk. 💩
In this episode we delve into our training & preparation, fueling plans, and mental strategies when things got tough in the race, but we also air quite a bit of dirty laundry, both literally & figuratively! We hope you find this episode equal parts educational & entertaining, but without a doubt this is the most vulnerable piece of content we have ever produced!
Relay podcast re: Chicago marathon race strategyMarathon SZN: Beware of the DragonsUncovering Your Marathon WHY: A Case Study with Carolyn Coffin
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Previous Inspired Soles episodes:EP 202: Paris Olympic Track & Marathon Recap EP 55: Road to the 2021 Boston MarathonEP 12: Slow the BLEEP DownInstagram: @bestjohnnyeverConnect with Carolyn:
Email me with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescastCarolyn's Instagram: @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 [email protected].
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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 Boston, but to run enough of a magical/mystery buffer to grant her entry into the 2025 race (when she will have just turned 50). On Sept 8, 2024, she ran the Georgina Marathon 7 minutes and 34 seconds faster than her BQ, but had to wait two more agonizing weeks before she would learn that it was, in fact, enough (by 43 seconds!)
Dana went to great lengths to “control the controllables” in her qualifying races. Some might call it extreme, but I think it demonstrates her total commitment to a challenging goal and unwavering belief in herself to achieve it. I dare you to listen to this story and not be inspired to go all-in on your next goal!
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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 amateur programmer who’s developed innovative tools to help clinicians monitor their clients’ progress and keep them actively engaged in their recovery journey.
Waldo has a knack for taking research studies and communicating the findings to a layperson in easy-to-understand language. In this episode, he shares what the research says about running-related pain, including the neuroscience behind why we experience it and how to manage it, particularly during the taper.
Instagram: @rehabinapinchWebsite: physiotools.ioLinkedIn: rehabinapinchWaldo's previous Inspired Soles episode (174): Shoes, Technology, Research & Masters Running
If you’ve been running for any length of time then you’ve undoubtedly had the odd ache or pain pop up at an inopportune time. If that sounds like you, then this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Email me with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescastCarolyn's Instagram: @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 [email protected].
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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 Marathon on October 20th, which serves as the Canadian Marathon Championships. In addition to the many meaningful reasons she chose this as her goal fall race, it’s a full circle moment since this is where Natasha’s marathoning career began back in 2013. And as you’ll hear in the episode, she is a completely different athlete and person than she was 11 years ago.
We touch on the CBC Documentary, Running a Revolution, where Natasha's attempts at making the 2024 Paris Olympic team were featured prominently . Even though her Olympic dream did not become a reality this time around, it gave her the opportunity to be a special analyst on the CBC broadcast team.
This was a fun and unique episode where I gathered several listener questions. We go all over the map talking about hair crimpers, enthusiast fans, and cats on the putting green! We hear about her approach to nutrition, her friendly rivalry with Malindi Elmore, and what she finds so inspiring about the everyday runner. She leaves us with a beautiful message for those who didn’t get into the 2025 Boston Marathon.
CBC Gem Documentary: Running a RevolutionEp 190: On Missing the Olympic Marathon StandardEp 124: Canadian Marathon Record Holder
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Instagram: @tashawodak
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Email me with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescastCarolyn's Instagram: @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 [email protected].
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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 sponsoring/volunteering at local ultramarathon races. How cool would it be to roll up to an aid station that not only offers physical aid, but mental & emotional aid as well?!
If you want to learn to perform better under pressure, then this is the conversation for you. We cover:
What mental resilience is and how it differs from “positive thinking”The importance of knowing your whyHow our attachment style & self-talk impact the way we handle stressHow to tap into joy as a motivatorWhy he has a gut reaction to the phrase “Running is my therapy”And how to work through common scenarios a runner may face such as taper tantrums, pre-race nerves, and pushing through when a race gets hard.Landon brings a refreshing amount of humour to this important topic and I hope it helps you to put some of his great advice into action in your own running life.
Instagram: @approachpsychology and @landon_ approachpsychWebsite: approachpsych.ca
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Email me with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescastCarolyn's Instagram: @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 [email protected].
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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 not only achieve their goals but also enjoy the process of long-term development in the sport.
Lynsey is an accomplished runner who recently broke the 3-hour barrier in the marathon, and today, she’s here to share her expertise on a critical topic for marathon success: tapering.
In this episode, we dive into the art and science of tapering for the marathon, including:
What exactly is a taper?How much could it improve your performance?When to start your taper and how to balance volume and intensity.Nutrition and hydration strategies.Strength training adjustments during taper.The importance of rest and recovery.How to manage pre-race anxiety.Common mistakes to avoid, like overdoing your final workouts.And how to tailor your taper based on individual factors like experience level.This conversation is packed with actionable insights and is one you’ll want to return to before every marathon.
Connect with Lynsey
Instagram: @skylineruncoaching Website: runcoach.orgResources we discussed in the episode:
Lynsey's first appearance on Inspired Soles: Why Runners Can't Afford to NOT Strength Train Fueling Your Next Marathon PR with registered dietitian Jessica Wylychenko
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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 terrain in Alberta’s stunning Rocky Mountains.”
This interview features two prairie girls who made the trip west for 2024’s race. Brandy Adolphe, a 3:15 marathoner and past Inspired Soles guest, was making her ultramarathon debut in the 50k. And Cat Brown, even though no stranger to the 50M distance, was tackling this daunting course for the first time…with a known ankle injury! Despite facing some challenges on the day, both ladies finished with huge smiles on their faces. And they even managed to make this hilly, grueling event sound … fun!
If you’ve been thinking of adding Sin 7 to your 2025 bucket list, this chat may help to make up your mind.
Brandy: @brandyadolphe3Cat: @therunningkat
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Brandy's first interview on Inspired SolesSinister 7 Ultra
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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 training gains, and ensure a strong performance on race day – any beyond! Her advice is practical and actionable, so you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what to consume, as well as when and how much.
Throughout our conversation, Jessica draws on her experience as a competitive runner. After facing a series of injuries & setbacks in 2019 due to unintentional underfueling, she relied on her expertise to develop a tailored nutrition strategy along with advice from her coaches for strength and run planning. This approach paid off, allowing her to shave nearly 15 minutes off her marathon PR, achieving an impressive 2:54 at the 2024 BMO Vancouver Marathon.
Instagram: @speed_and_savouryWebsite: https://www.speedandsavoury.com/Fueling the Fall Marathon (virtual course Sept 9th): https://www.speedandsavoury.com/product-page/fall-2024-half-full-marathon-group-coachingFood Tracker: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
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For anyone who may be experiencing Olympic withdrawal like I am, fear not, this episode is for you!
How the heats are selectedWhich lanes are the bestThe etiquette when it comes to being lapped in a raceWhether you should say 5000 meters or 5kWhat makes a track fast, andWhat it means to "make a move" or "go through your gears"?
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 and he also happens to be my coach, so I wasn't shy about asking all of my silly questions about racing at the global level, and in particular how championship style racing differs from going for a fast time. We get into why the athletes who lead a race often don't win and, conversely, why some who hang back for most of it end up victorious.
Have you ever wondered:Reid answers all of these questions (and more!) while weaving in stories from his own career of racing at a high level. He even makes a case for why recreational distance runners might consider jumping into some 1500's on the track! 😉
Instagram: @reidcoolsaet & @coolsaetgoCoaching: https://coolsaetgo.run/
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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.
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We don't claim to be experts but I think it's fair to say that we are track & field super fans so we had a thing or two to say about the phenomenal performances we just witnessed on and off the track. We tried to keep this episode short but were unsuccessful (not once but TWICE! 🙈) so you might want to save this one for your next long run!
Resources we discussed in the episode:Connect with Johnny:
Previous Inspired Soles episodes:Road to the 2021 Boston MarathonSlow the BLEEP DownInstagram: @bestjohnnyeverConnect with Carolyn:
Email me with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramYou 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 [email protected].
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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 other than former Inspired Soles co-host and knowing-your-WHY advocate, Kim Sankey! (I didn’t even make it one episode of solo hosting before inviting her back again :-)
My hope with this episode is that you’ll walk away with tools to discover why you run or race. Because as Kim said in our 200th episode, knowing your WHY is … everything.
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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 announcement about what’s next for Inspired Soles. From there we laughed and cried while reminiscing about the 200 meaningful conversations we’ve been fortunate to have over the past four years. We covered:
What we’ve learned as hostsWhich guests surprised us mostHow the podcast has impacted our own runningThings the listeners might not know about us (including our own fears!), andWhat we hope to be remembered for.Resources we discussed in the episode:
Duane's past episodes:Return to Running Safely After Time OffIt's All About That Base (Training)SPRAK Your Training With PrehabWhy Road Runners Should Try TrailsDuane Celebrates 200 Episodes with Carolyn CoffinVideo of Carolyn's winning DWTS dance to "Candyman"Ihor Verys | Mantario Trail FKT Record HolderDiane Palmason | Canadian Women's Running PioneerKim & Carolyn’s Running InsecuritiesJessica Drakul | From Booze to BostonHeidi Schmaltz | Exploring Your EdgesYou 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 [email protected].
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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 types of challenges do they face? We discuss these topics and more as we explore how the use of a pacer and the act of being a pacer differs between road and trail.
Kevin Beatty | Pacer for Carolyn's Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll 10K Win
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Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's Facebook
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Adam Neiles is a 27-year-old former football player who now works as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist at Testify Performance in Winnipeg. We first spoke to Adam just a few short months ago (Ep 187) as he was beginning the buildup to his very first marathon…the Manitoba Marathon. At that point he was following a solid plan, spirits were high, and he’d set the goal of finishing in under 4-hours. We thought it would be fitting to have him back to hear how the rest of his training went, and what race day was like. With his signature sense of humour, Adam recounts how he came excruciatingly close to achieving his sub-4 goal, clocking in at 4:02:45.
As a goal-oriented person, Adam talks about what it was like to navigate his feelings of failure but we want to publicly state just how proud we are of him. It’s super gutsy to set a challenging goal and go after it, so whether you knock it out of the park or come up short, there is always something to learn for next time. And it sounds like there will be a next time for Adam!
Adam's Instagram: @adamneilesAdam's previous interview: Football Player Trains for First Marathon
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Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's FacebookYou 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 [email protected].
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Miriam Betzner fell in love with trail running while living in South Africa. Born on the other side of the world, she grew up on three continents before her family settled in Manitoba. After nine years abroad, she moved back to Manitoba in 2014 and got involved in the local trail running community by volunteering at several local races that first year and has been part of the community since. When she’s not running trails, you might find her on her road or gravel bikes, or dabbling in triathlon.
Miriam’s involvement in her local sporting community includes being a part of the Manitoba Association of Trail Runners organizer. In this episode we talk about what it is like to run in South Africa, why running community is important, ways one can get involved in their running community and what makes Miriam feel inspired as her best self.
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Instagram: @miriam_does_sportsManitoba Association of Trail Runners (MATR): www.matr.caConnect with Carolyn & Kim:
Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's FacebookYou 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 [email protected].
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Hailing from Calgary AB, Polly Moody is a 40-year old mom-of-two, a full-time teacher, and 2:46 marathoner. What makes her story so compelling is just how much adversity she’s had to overcome. After breaking the elusive 3-hour barrier (2:58:38) at the 2015 Boston Marathon without much dedicated training, Polly tried multiple times to go sub-2:55 and came up just a bit short each time. Instead of giving up, she kept mining for lessons and trying again until it eventually happened at CIM in 2018 where she ran 2:53:07. She followed that up with a 2:48:02 in Chicago 2019, but then early in the pandemic she suffered a serious ACL/meniscus injury that required surgery and a lengthy rehab. As her 30s came to a close, Polly figured her best running days were likely behind her but at the Chicago marathon in 2023 – at the age of 40! – she ran the race of her life in 2:46:34, which included a quick porta potty stop and a 90-second negative split! Under the guidance of a new coach, she’s excited to return to Chicago in 2024 with hopes of cracking 2:45.
A lifelong athlete, Polly only began taking running seriously after her kids were born but she’s gained a ton of wisdom alongside her speedy times. We especially loved hearing how she uses trail running and 10k races to enhance her marathon training.
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Instagram: @mommytosubthreePolly's Podcast Appearances:
Rambling Runner with Matt Chittim: Massive Knee Injury to a 2:46 at ChicagoRun Chats with @RonRunsNYC: Focusing on Joy & the Process to Find Her BestConnect with Carolyn & Kim:
Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's FacebookYou 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 [email protected].
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Chantelle Erickson, known as "the mother runner," has enjoyed running for 15 years. Originally from the Greater Toronto Area, she moved west, living in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Her running journey spans obstacle races, marathons, ultras, and multi-stage races, all initially in the pursuit of health and wellness. Starting on a treadmill, she soon embraced the outdoors, running on Saskatchewan's gravel roads. Running became crucial for her mental well-being, offering a positive self-image and goal-setting opportunities.
Chantelle's structured approach has kept her consistent for over a decade. After her son's birth, she completed her first half-marathon within eight months, living by her mantra, "If you can believe it, you can achieve it." She has raced in numerous Canadian cities and achieved a podium finish in Fernie in 2016. Her passion for mountains was ignited after a challenging 70-mile backpacking trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
She entered ultra marathons in 2017, completing her first 50k at the Lost Soul Ultra. With podium finishes in subsequent races, Chantelle realized the importance of consistent training and coaching. Despite facing injuries and harsh conditions, she remains resilient, using running to overcome life's setbacks. Chantelle coaches for Personal Peak and writes for Canadian Running magazine. Outside running, Chantelle runs a pre and postnatal fitness business called Be Well Chantelle, advises on financial fitness, and enjoys various outdoor activities.
Instagram: @runningmama85Website: bewellchantelle.comPersonal Peak Run CoachingFacebook: chantelle.erickson
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Kevin Barata is a 46 year old trail ultrarunner who lives in Abbotsford, BC with his wife and three daughters. He has been a police officer with the RCMP for 21 years and currently works with the Emergency Response Team in the Vancouver Lower Mainland.
Kevin has been running ultra marathons since 2014 in various distances from 50km to 250 mile races. In fact he recently completed the Coccodona 250 and has run well over 150 miles in multiple backyard ultras. You have also heard us talk about Kevin on the show as the person who provided navigation and a police escort for Dave Proctor as he neared the completion of his record breaking run across Canada.
In this episode we talk about how Kevin started running trails and what it takes to train for and complete a 250 mile race. We discuss how he absolutely loves the challenge that running long distances brings and how he always embraces the journey along the way. Running for Kevin is therapeutic and a way for him to stay grounded and feel accomplished while striving to seek new challenges and surprise himself with what's possible!
Instagram: @kbar_runs
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Rory Linkletter and Ben Flanagan are elite Canadian distance runners and friends who have both been on the show twice. Although they have different primary disciplines, they occasionally compete against one another and that is always a great day for fans of the sport.
On May 25th, 2024 they lined up at the Canadian 10k Championships in Ottawa and they’re here to break it all down with us. As a 5k runner, Ben was treating this race as strength work and as a marathoner, Rory was looking at it like speed work on his road to the summer Olympics in Paris. In this conversation they held nothing back when describing their pre-race preparation and in-race tactics to try and win. In the end Ben came out on top in 28:09 and Rory finished second in 28:40. Both had small personal bests and Ben’s was also good for a new Canadian record. We think it’s safe to say that they put on an exceptional show for the thousands of fans lining the streets of our nation’s capital.
Both in their late 20s, Rory & Ben seem wise beyond their years and have an undeniable mutual respect for each other. Ben has achieved the 5000m Olympic Standard and will be racing the Canadian track trials on June 27th in hopes of another win. Either way, it is looking very likely that he’ll also be named to the summer Olympic team, and he and Rory have requested to room together in Paris.
It’s not every day that you get to hear two competitors break down a race together like this, including what was going on in their heads every step of the way.
Episode 151 - Deep Dive on World ChampionshipsEpisode 95 - Canadian 10k Champion
Ben’s Past AppearancesRory’s Past Appearances
Episode 180 - On Running Olympic Standard at the Seville MarathonEpisode 153 - Top Canadian Men’s Marathoner at 2023 World ChampionshipsConnect with Ben:
Instagram: @ben_flanaganConnect with Rory:
YouTube: @LinkletterRoryInstagram: @rory_linkletterConnect with Carolyn & Kim:
Email us with guest ideas: [email protected] Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's FacebookYou 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 [email protected].
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Melvin Yumang is a 40-year old flight nurse & runner from St. Agathe, Manitoba who was one half of a recent Couple of the Quarter episode with his wife, Jonelle. Melvin & Jonelle are proud parents to 8-month old baby Jameson and in that episode they opened up about their fertility & health struggles. Today we’re shining a spotlight on Melvin’s running.
Inspired to do something meaningful to mark the one year anniversary of his father’s passing in May of 2018, Melvin decided to take up running. It started with a 10k at Ottawa race weekend but by 2019 it had escalated to a marathon. He finished the Manitoba Marathon in a very respectable time of 3:45 and has been able to shave off another 7-10 minutes every year since. He now boasts a personal best of 3:19 and wants to keep chipping away until he qualifies for Boston. Although Melvin dabbles in many distances on the roads as well as the track, his favourite distance is the marathon because of its difficulty to master. You’ll hear about changes he’s made to his fueling strategy as he’s gone along, and how he’s gotten creative with training because of his role as a shift worker and new parent.
Melvin gives back to the running community as a pace bunny, ambassador, and regular local run club attendee.
Instagram: @emjaywhyCouple of the Quarter with Melvin & Jonelle
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