I’m so thrilled to introduce Carolyn Coffin to the SandyBoy Productions podcast network. Carolyn hosts the Inspired Soles podcast and has been telling incredible stories in the running world since 2020. She’s based in Canada, and we get into how much her show highlights Canadian athletes, why those stories matter, and the crossover between the U.S. and Canadian running scenes.

Carolyn shares her background as a physiotherapist, how she shifted into health coaching and eventually running coaching, and how she found her own love for the sport later in life. We talk through her long journey with the marathon — the near misses, the tough races, the canceled races, the heat DNFs — and the fire she still has at age 48 to run her fastest marathon yet. She also talks about family life, her husband’s running, raising teenagers, and what her coaching roster looks like today. This is a rich conversation about longevity, learning, curiosity, and chasing big goals no matter your age.

Topics discussed:

• Welcoming Inspired Soles to the network

• Why Canadian representation in running media matters

• Carolyn’s shifts from physio to health coach to running coach

• The early running memories that shaped her beliefs

• Her breakthrough years and chasing sub-3:20

• Chicago 2020 getting canceled and the virtual marathon

• Heat cancellations, injuries, GI issues, and all the almost-PRs

• Training for the Marathon Project

• Running with her husband and pacing each other

• How her kids relate to running and movement

• Coaching everyday runners and creating community

• Future ideas around philanthropy and supporting women chasing big goals

• What inspires her right now

Media recommended:

• Running the Dream

• Don’t Tell Me You’re Afraid

• Rory Linkletter’s YouTube channel

• Rory and Jill Linkletter on Inspired Soles Podcast (EP 241)
• Ben Flanagan on the Inspired Soles Podcast (EP 261)

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This week is Indy Monumental and I am buzzing. I’ll be the race emcee at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and Jeff Cunningham joins me on this episode to get you ready and excited. Jeff coaches Bat City Track Club in Austin, runs Cunningham Running, and hosts the Consistently Good podcast for BPN. He’s bringing a big crew to Indy and knows this course inside and out.

We walk through the course from start to finish, dial in race-week mindset and pacing, and talk about how to stay steady when the race gets quiet. I also share all the weekend details: Friday shakeout, expo panels, and our post-race celebration at Bottleworks with special guest Emily Infeld. If you’re racing the 5K, half, or full, I’ll see you at the start and the finish. Hugs are absolutely welcome.

Weekend details

• Friday, Nov 7 – 9:00 a.m. Shakeout run at Bottleworks Hotel with Brooks Running and Athletic Annex. Meet out front. Snacks after.
• Friday, Nov 7 – Expo Elite Athlete Panel at 3:30 p.m. and a 4:30 p.m. fireside chat with Emily Infeld.
• Saturday, Nov 8 – 4:30–6:30 p.m. Post-race party at Bottleworks Hotel. I’ll record a 30-minute chat with Emily from 5:00–5:30.
  • Tickets via EventBrite HERE. Use code lindsey10 for $10 off.

Topics we discussed:

• Why Indy Monumental is a PR-ready course
• How to pace the first 10K and avoid early mistakes
• Where the course gets quiet and how to stay locked in
• Marathon and half marathon strategy for Indy
• Mindset cues for the last 10K
• Fueling basics and respecting the distance
• Celebrating every finish line

Media Recommended:

Books

• Once Around Is Enough — memoir by legendary 400m coach Clyde Hart

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Rory Linkletter is back on the podcast and he is truly one of the most entertaining, insightful people to talk running with. He just ran a huge PR of 2:06:49 at the Chicago Marathon, and we get into everything that went into that performance — the big swing for the Canadian record, what it felt like to put himself in the race early, and how he managed the moment he realized he’d be running the last 12 miles alone. He breaks down the pace groups, the chaos of early race dynamics, and the confidence that comes from having 13 marathons worth of experience to lean on.

We also talk about what it means to actually race a marathon versus just running one — how fueling, composure, and mindset have evolved for him, and why he’s shifting his focus away from chasing a specific time and toward racing with courage at the front of major marathons. Rory shares openly about coaching transitions, what he learned from Boston, how he’s thinking about LA 2028, and how he balances training with being a dad of two. It’s a fun, honest conversation with someone who isn’t afraid to say big goals out loud and back them up with the work.

Topics we Discussed:

• Chicago PR and the Canadian record chase

• From running marathons to racing them

• Fueling practice on every long run

• Coaching with Ryan Hall to Jon Green

• Composure during the race

• Why he’s shelving the record goal

• Racing the group vs. running your own race

• Building toward LA 2028

• Family travel and dad life

• Sports fandom and downtime

• Books and podcasts he’s into

Media and Mentions:

• Books:

  • Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

  • Ernest Shackleton and Endurance (explorer and book referenced)

  • Matthew McConaughey’s new book Rory referenced: Poems and Prayers

• Podcasts Rory listens to:

  • Pardon My Take

  • The Bill Simmons Podcast

  • The Ryen Russillo Show

• Sports fandom: Baltimore Ravens, Denver Nuggets, Calgary Flames, Boston Red Sox

Follow us!

• Follow Rory: @rory_linkletter on Instagram.

• Follow Lindsey: @lindseyhein626 and find more shows at sandyboyproductions.com.

• Got a milestone or story for Indy? DM @lindseyhein626 or email [email protected] so she can give you a shout on race day.

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Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Weekend: I’ll be your race emcee at the Monumental Marathon — come find me at the start or finish line!

In this episode, I chat with Aubrey Frentheway, a rising American marathoner who finished 12th overall and 4th American at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, running 2:27. Aubrey also ran 2:27 earlier this year at Grandma’s Marathon, marking an impressive progression since her debut marathon last year in Chicago (2:35). She runs for Saucony, trains with Ed Eyestone’s group in Utah alongside athletes like Keira D’Amato, Emily Venters, and Makenna Myler, and teaches eighth-grade math part-time while balancing her professional running career.

Aubrey and I talk about what it’s like to jump to the marathon at such a young age, her transition from BYU and Coach Diljeet Taylor to training with Ed Eyestone’s team, and how she’s learned to master fueling after some hard lessons from her first marathon. She shares openly about her hamstring injury, her mindset through setbacks, and how she’s learning to love the process—especially the marathon training itself. We also chat about her classroom life, her dog (who’s very impatient during her recovery!), her husband’s support while he’s in PT school, and her plans for a spring marathon once she’s healthy again.

This is such an honest, down-to-earth conversation with an athlete who’s finding her rhythm and confidence in the professional world while keeping perspective and joy in the process.

Topics Discussed

• Aubrey’s progression from 2:35 to 2:27 in the marathon

• Joining Ed Eyestone’s training group and the team’s growing energy

• Balancing running with teaching middle school math

• Managing a hamstring injury and recovery process

• The highs and lows of marathon racing and mental waves mid-race

• Fueling lessons and working with a sports dietitian

• Transitioning from BYU and Coach Diljeet Taylor to professional training

• Learning from mentorship and teammates like Keira D’Amato and Courtney Frerichs

• Her love for marathon training and what’s next on her race calendar

• Non-running life: family, travel, and her dog

Media Recommended

• Book: Don’t Call It a Comeback by Keira D’Amato

• Show: Chad Powers (Hulu)

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In this episode of I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, Lindsey sits down with Jamie Greenawalt, President of Foot Levelers, for a conversation about leadership, goal setting, and building a wellness-centered life. Jamie is a third-generation leader in the company, a mom of two, and someone whose passion for improving people’s lives through chiropractic care shines through in everything she does. I first met Jamie at the Blue Ridge Marathon—where Foot Levelers is the title sponsor—and quickly realized her story and expertise would resonate with my listeners.

Jamie shares what it’s like running a multigenerational business, how Foot Levelers orthotics are designed to support all three arches of the foot for optimal stability, and why their custom approach sets them apart in the wellness industry. She also opens up about her daily habits, how she stays organized amid a busy schedule, and the importance of setting clear goals.

I share about my own experience using Foot Levelers orthotics since May and how much they’ve helped support my high arches. Whether you’re curious about better foot health or simply want inspiration from a driven leader and working mom, this episode offers a great mix of motivation and practical takeaways.

Topics Discussed

• Foot Levelers’ partnership with the Blue Ridge Marathon and community wellness

• The history and family legacy behind Foot Levelers

• How custom orthotics work and why supporting all three arches matters

• Relationship between chiropractic care, biomechanics, and lower back health

• Types of orthotics for different lifestyles and activity levels

• Jamie’s running background and balancing wellness as a working mom

• Creating a “life club” — goal setting and accountability with friends

• Work-life balance, slowing down, and finding joy in small moments

• The importance of alignment and authenticity in business partnerships

• Foot Levelers’ new partnership with professional runner Sarah Hall

Media Recommended

• • Book: The AI-Driven Leader by Jeff Woods — A guide to using artificial intelligence to improve leadership, problem-solving, and innovation.

  • Book: Endurance by Alfred Lansing — The story of explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition

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I hope you had a wonderful Chicago Marathon weekend — if you raced, congrats! It was such a joy to be in Chicago again.

Today I’m recapping the Chicago Marathon with the one and only Emily Venters. I spoke with Emily at the pre-race press conference — she was so excited to debut the marathon. If you had her on your tracker, you saw that things went sideways on race day. In this conversation, Emily shares the full story of what unfolded on the course and how she handled it — with so much grace, grit, and determination. She crossed that finish line about an hour off her goal time, finishing with the masses — something you almost never see a pro do — and there are so many powerful lessons in how she did it.

If you’re new to Emily, she was on the show back in May after breaking 15 in the 5K (episode 609). She debuted the half in Houston, placed 5th at the US Half Marathon Championships, and owns a 68:48 PR in the half. She runs for Nike, lives in Utah, and is coached by Ed Eyestone. Emily is also a leukemia survivor (diagnosed at age 3), and she was raising money for that cause in Chicago — another reason finishing meant so much to her. I was at the finish looking for her with my friend (and relay co-host) Erika Kemp, and watching Emily come down that stretch was emotional and inspiring.

Go give Emily a follow and a big virtual hug: @VentersEmily on Instagram. We are so proud of you, Emily — can’t wait to see what you do next.

Topics Discussed

1. The decision to finish anyway after a prolonged stop in the med tent.

2. Overheating & low sodium symptoms starting as early as miles 6–8.

3. Rejoining with the masses — dodging cups, weaving through runners, lost bottle tables.

4. Improvising fueling — grabbing Gatorade cups, a spectator’s Coke, and a body-armor drink.

5. The Biofreeze-in-the-eye moment — chaos of the mass field.

6. Letting go of ego — finishing with a much slower time vs. DNF.

7. Ties to her leukemia story and fundraising as motivation to finish.

8. Learning the marathon’s science (sweat rate, sodium, carbs) vs. half/10K.

9. Support system — Ed Eyestone, teammates, and the pro road community.

10. Mindset work — journaling, daily “how do I feel?” check-ins, and redefining success.

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Today my guest is Jay Dicharry — a physical therapist, researcher, coach, and the founder of the MOBO board. If you’re in the running world, you’ve probably heard his name before. Jay is also the author of Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed, which I’ve been reading and loving lately. I’ve also been using the MOBO board every day and can honestly say it’s been a game changer.

Jay is such a kind and humble person, and his passion for helping runners move better and stay healthy really shines through in this conversation. He’s a faculty member at Oregon State University and has built an international reputation for his expertise in biomechanical analysis, injury prevention, and performance training. His career has spanned directing the Speed Clinic at the University of Virginia, running an independent lab in Oregon, and consulting with everyone from USA Track & Field to the U.S. Air Force.

I felt like I got a free consultation during this interview! Jay truly elevates the standard of care for athletes, therapists, and coaches everywhere. I think you’re going to walk away from this one feeling motivated, inspired, and ready to commit to your strength work.

Topics Covered:

• Jay’s backstory / path to running PT

• Prepping the body before building mileage

• Simple posture/form cues that stick

• Movement learning (focus over multitasking)

• Where to start: short “precision” sessions + strength work

• Treadmill pros/cons and pacing by effort

• Tendon basics: slow loading and pain guidelines

• Finding the right PT and communicating clearly

• Foot strength & MOBO fundamentals

Media Recommended:

• Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed — Jay Dicharry (2nd edition referenced).

• The Midnight Library — Matt Haig.

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I’m your host, Lindsey Hein, and today I’m joined by Keira D’Amato! I’m so proud of her and thrilled that her new book, Don’t Call It a Comeback, is officially out in the world. I had the chance to read an advanced copy this summer and absolutely loved getting a deeper look into how she’s processed her rise to success in our running community. We’ve all watched her story unfold—from breaking the American record in the marathon (2:19:12) in 2022, to setting the half marathon record (1:06:39), to balancing her life as a mom of two and Nike athlete.

Keira is now training in Utah under coach Ed Eyestone, and this conversation is exactly what you’d expect from her—fun, honest, and inspiring. It’s been a while since she’s been on the show, and she always makes it so easy to root for her. I’m so excited for you to hear what’s next in her journey and to celebrate this new chapter as an author.

Topics Discussed:

• Book tour feelings & “imposter” author vibes

• Working with co-writer Evelyn Spence + keeping Keira’s voice; how the title Don’t Call It a Comeback happened

• Handling mainstream attention vs “real-life” mom Keira; separating personas

• Early motherhood, loneliness, and how running/community helped

• Move to Utah; choosing coach Ed Eyestone; altitude + team culture; big Sunday-off change and training differences

• Being 41: masters records, recovery tweaks, and (not yet) perimenopause

• Racing update: 69’ half in Copenhagen; choosing Valencia Marathon; taking the kids along

• Broadcasting experience (Chicago) and learning from front-row views of elite marathoning

• Storytelling/DJ/“life bits”and why telling your own stories matters

• Olympic Trials disappointment, lessons, resilience, and modeling that for her kids

Media Mentioned:

• Books

  • Don’t Call It a Comeback — Keira D’Amato

  • My Friends — Fredrik Backman

  • A Man Called Ove — Fredrik Backman

  • Anxious People — Fredrik Backman

  • How to Tell a Story — The Moth

• Shows / Film

  • Taskmaster (UK comedy series)

  • The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO)

  • The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video)

• Podcasts

  • Relay

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This week on the Wellness Series, I’m joined by Claire Shorenstein, a board-certified sports dietitian who’s spent over a decade helping active people fuel their bodies to feel strong and perform their best. Claire is also a passionate trail and ultrarunner, a mom of two, and the host of the Eat for Endurance podcast.

Claire’s own experience struggling to fuel properly as a new runner led her to change careers and devote her work to helping others do it better. In our conversation, she shares practical guidance for athletes of all levels—whether you’re training for your first 5K or your tenth ultra—on how to approach nutrition to support your running, recovery, and overall wellness.

This was such a fun and informative conversation, and I hope it leaves you feeling more confident about fueling your body to feel well and run well.

What we discussed:

• Claire’s path from classical musician/oboe player (Yale) to sports dietitian & endurance runner

• Her philosophy: looking at the “whole person” (life landscape, health history, lab work, lifestyle)

• Balancing everyday nutrition with training & race-day fueling

• Common mistakes endurance athletes make — especially under-eating carbs

• Tracking food intake without triggering disordered-eating tendencies

• Protein, carbs & fueling as we age: peri/menopause, bone health, energy availability

• Athlete performance plates & learning what “enough” really looks like

• Her advice for new marathoners: start by adding more carbs and always fuel before/after workouts

Media Recommended:

• Eat for Endurance podcast – eatforendurance.com

• Book: Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes by Kylie Van Horn

• Claire’s IG: @eatforendurance

• Kylie’s IG: @flynutrition3

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Today’s guest is longtime pro Natosha Rogers, back on the show for the first time in about eight years and running her third marathon in Chicago. Natosha has an impressive and long running career so far—NCAA 10K champ in 2012, four Olympic Trials appearances on the track, and a gutsy (and very tough) marathon debut at the 2024 Trials that left her wanting a do-over. She got it this March in Nagoya, running 2:23:51—proof of concept that the marathon is her event when things go right. Since then, she’s moved back home to Colorado, shifted coaching to Steve Magness, and is leaning into a smarter, individualized approach—less ego, more wisdom—for Chicago. We get into why she now believes finishing at the Trials was a mistake, how she managed a mid-race pacing surge in Nagoya, why Chicago’s organization and pacers fit this moment in her career (and contract year), and how a balanced life—family, Denver community, mountains, coffee shops, even a little dancing—actually fuels big goals. It’s reflective, candid, and Chicago-ready—get Natosha in your tracker and enjoy the episode!

Top topics discussed:

• Move back to Colorado; coaching change to Steve Magness and why
• 2024 Trials debrief: why finishing was a mistake and what it cost her
• Nagoya marathon: mid-race pacing error, learning to “juggle variables,” and 2:23:51 redemption
• Marathon wisdom: negotiating with yourself, managing heat/pace, “be a wise old lady” early
• Injury context (sciatic/nerve chain), lessons on knowing when to stop
• Leaving the Puma elite group; need for individualized training and life/work separation
• Why Chicago: organized pacing, fast course, contract timing, field fit and top-10 aim
• What she values in Steve Magness as a coach: collaboration, individualized volume, mental side of performance
• Career perspective: longevity, duality of highs/lows, inspired to keep going through 2028
• Life outside running: Denver community, mountains, coffee shops, dancing; writing goals/book ideas

Media mentioned:

• Books: The Goldfinch (Donna Tartt), A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle), The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho)
• Music (karaoke pick): Aretha Franklin — “Chain of Fools”

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For this episode in my Wellness One series, I sat down with Dr. Kurt Juergens, a chiropractor who’s spent 36 years treating runners and athletes. He’s worked on the USATF Olympic Trials sports medicine team (1992) and with the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Tennis Championships—and he’s run seven marathons himself. I came in with basic (and very real) questions: What exactly is happening when something “cracks”? Is it okay that I pop my kids’ backs? How does chiropractic help runners beyond the satisfying pop? We got into feet-as-foundation, why balance and hamstring flexibility matter more than you think, how kinesiology tape actually works, and when custom orthotics (that support all three arches) can change the chain reaction up your ankles, knees, hips, and back. If you’re curious about chiropractic but haven’t tried it (hi, it’s me), this one breaks it down without the overwhelm.

Topics we cover

• Dr. Juergens’ 36 years in sports-focused chiropractic care

• What’s really happening when you hear the “pop”

• Safe vs. unsafe back-popping for kids

• Feet as the foundation: pronation, arches, orthotics

• Balance and hamstring flexibility for runners

• Kinesiology tape basics and postural taping

• When to add PT or imaging and how often to get adjusted

• Quick drills for runners and posture tips

Media & resources mentioned

• Eternal — performance health plans: eternal.co (code ANOTHER10)

• Foot Levelers — custom three-arch orthotics (via providers): footlevelers.com

• Dr. Kurt Juergens — Chiropractic & Sports Rehab Center (Houston, TX)

• Kinesiology Tape

• MOBO Board — balance/foot stability tool Lindsey mentioned using

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