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Erin Mawhinney is a 28-year-old elite runner, full-time nurse, and proud Hamiltonian who recently ran her way onto the podium at the 2025 Canadian 10K Championships with a personal best of 33:09.

In this fun and wide-ranging conversation, we discuss:

• Erin’s race-day patience and strong finishing kick
• How working with coach Reid Coolsaet since late 2021 has kept her injury-free
• Her marathon debut at Toronto Waterfront in 2024
• Her McMaster Marauder roots
• Her “hideous” running form (her words!)
• Why she believes running should always stay fun and social
• Her karaoke skills, beer preferences, and dream sponsorship from Big Bee — Hamilton’s most legendary convenience store

Erin is the kind of athlete who reminds us why we love this sport. She’s fast, funny, and refreshingly real.

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @erinmawhinney_
• Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/48592387

Connect with Carolyn:

• Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin

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Rory & Jill Linkletter are the ultimate marathoner + mom duo — and this conversation is everything you’d hope for: real, funny, insightful, and inspiring.

Just 34 days after running a 2:07:02 PB at the Boston Marathon, Rory followed it up with a 2:08:31 in Ottawa to firmly secure his spot as the second fastest Canadian marathoner of all time 🥈🇨🇦

But what goes into a decision like that? How does Jill hold it all down on the homefront with two toddlers in tow? And how did both of these races actually play out?

We get into:
🏃‍♂️ Marathon math & redemption
👶 Mom mode & elite-level support
👟 Puma’s Fast-R 3 super shoes
📺 YouTube trolls & friendly rivalries
💬 Confidence, self-doubt & the power of partnership

If you love running, racing, or just a good behind-the-scenes story, this one’s for you.

Rory’s Past Appearances:

• Episode 193: Rivals & Friends: Breaking Down the Canadian 10k Championships in Ottawa (with Ben Flanagan)
• Episode 180 - On Running Olympic Standard at the Seville Marathon
• Episode 153 - Top Canadian Men’s Marathoner at 2023 World Championships

Connect with Rory:

• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LinkletterRory
• Ottawa Marathon Recap on YouTube
• Instagram: @Rory_linkletter
• Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/9351341

Connect with Jill:

• Instagram: @jill.linkletter

Connect with Carolyn:

• Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin

You 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.

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Today I’m joined by my favourite repeat guest — and husband — Johnny Coffin, who just smashed through the 35-minute barrier with a 34:49 at the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa! 🇨🇦🔥

We recap our whirlwind weekend at the Ottawa Race Weekend, which came together very last-minute after a chaotic week of travel, a blown tire, and minimal sleep. Despite it all, we both rallied — Johnny with his biggest 10K breakthrough to date, and me with a 42:49 finish I’m genuinely proud of.

We dive into:

🟢 Johnny’s Project Sub-35 journey
🟢 Why 10Ks are deceptively tough
🟢 How we trained and what we felt going into the race
🟢 How it all played out on race day
🟢 And of course… the people, the energy, and the magic of Ottawa Race Weekend 💫

Headphones may be recommended if little ears are around… Johnny’s getting very comfortable behind the mic. 😂

Connect with Johnny:

• Previous Inspired Soles episodes:
  • EP 230: Ask Carolyn Anything + Colour Commentary from Johnny
  • EP224: Do You Control Strava, or Does It Control You?
  • EP 211: Coffin's Chicago Marathon Recap: The Bodily Fluids Episode
  • EP 202: Paris Olympic Track & Marathon Recap
  • EP 55: Road to the 2021 Boston Marathon
  • EP 12: Slow the BLEEP Down
• Instagram: @bestjohnnyever

Connect with Carolyn:

• Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin

You 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.