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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 with terminal lung cancer. As disorienting as this period of time was, Stéphanie chose to keep on training with full awareness that she might not get to toe the start line in Minneapolis.

This is a deeply vulnerable & personal story about love and loss, and the role that running can play during dark times. Like a familiar friend, it provided Stéphanie with a source of comfort and a sense of control amidst an otherwise chaotic & confusing phase of life.

For something so universal, grief is not talked about nearly enough and this ranks up there as one of the most important & impactful conversations I’ve had on the show yet!

Resources we discussed in the episode:

• Anderson Cooper's All There Is podcast with Andrew Garfield

Connect with Carolyn:

• Email me with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com
• Inspired Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescast
• Carolyn's Instagram: @carolyn.c.coffin

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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-minute PR of 2:52:09, which also placed her 9th Canadian female overall.

In this episode we focus on the concept of nutrition periodization, or adjusting what and how much we eat based on the volume or intensity of training. We start by outlining how to approach fueling in the weeks after a goal race, and move into fueling considerations for an indoor track season. We discuss the benefits of tracking macronutrient consumption versus adopting a more visual approach through the concept of an “athlete's plate.” We cover special considerations for older athletes or those dealing with an injury, including how to deal with weight gain.

There is a lot of information packed into this hour and Jessica shares many of her own experiences with training & Injury, which is really valuable.

Connect with Jessica:

• Instagram: @speed_and_savoury
• Website: https://www.speedandsavoury.com/
• Ep 204: Fueling Your Next Marathon PR

Connect with Carolyn:

• Email me with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com
• Inspired Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescast
• Carolyn's Instagram: @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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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 at these distances, was honoured as the World Masters Athlete of the Decade for 2010-2019, and was recently inducted into WMA's Gallery of Champions for her achievements and as an ambassador of masters athletics.

In this episode, we dive into Canadian Masters Athletics – what it is, who it’s for, and how you can get involved. We explore the many opportunities to compete locally, provincially, nationally, and even internationally, with a spotlight on the upcoming indoor masters national championships in Winnipeg March 1-2, 2025.

We talk through the many benefits of stepping onto the track as well as common reservations that might be holding you back.

At the heart of masters track and field is the joy of staying in shape, reconnecting with a youthful spirit, being part of a supportive community, and setting and achieving personal goals. We hope this conversation inspires you to join us this winter in Winnipeg.

Resources we discussed in this episode:

• Register for CMA Indoor Nationals in Winnipeg, March 1-2, 2025
• Inspired Soles interview with Canadian running pioneer, Diane Palmason

Learn More or connect with Karla & Bob:

• Instagram: @karla.delgrande, @bobcox42, @canadianmastersathletics35
• Facebook: Karla, Bob, CMA Facebook group
• Indoor Champs in Winnipeg: canadianmasters.ca
  • Team Canada Info + Bulletins

Connect with Carolyn:

• Email me with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com
• Inspired Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescast
• Carolyn's Instagram: @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.