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229. Brandy Adolphe | Pushing Each Other Forward Through Healthy Competition
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Today, we’re breaking down the topic of competition amongst athletes – and exploring the differences between healthy and unhealthy rivalries.
My guest is Brandy Adolphe, a fierce competitor and good friend, who recently won the 1500m national indoor title in the 45-49 age group with a blazing time of 5:32.19. Carolyn & Brandy have raced head-to-head many times—mostly Brandy wins, sometimes Carolyn does—but one thing remains constant: their respect for each other.
Over the years, they’ve noticed a tendency for people to frame their competition as a rivalry filled with tension or drama. But is that really the case? In this episode, they discuss:
- What it really means to compete
- The pressure of outside narratives, and
- Why they believe rivalries—when rooted in mutual respect—can make us all better athletes.
Connect with Brandy:
- Instagram: @brandyadolphe3
- Brandy's 1st Inspired Soles interview: Running by Feel with 3:19 Marathoner
- Brandy's 2nd Inspired Soles interview: Sinister 7 Race Recap
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 [email protected].
238 episodes
Manage episode 470752936 series 2794269
Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text
Today, we’re breaking down the topic of competition amongst athletes – and exploring the differences between healthy and unhealthy rivalries.
My guest is Brandy Adolphe, a fierce competitor and good friend, who recently won the 1500m national indoor title in the 45-49 age group with a blazing time of 5:32.19. Carolyn & Brandy have raced head-to-head many times—mostly Brandy wins, sometimes Carolyn does—but one thing remains constant: their respect for each other.
Over the years, they’ve noticed a tendency for people to frame their competition as a rivalry filled with tension or drama. But is that really the case? In this episode, they discuss:
- What it really means to compete
- The pressure of outside narratives, and
- Why they believe rivalries—when rooted in mutual respect—can make us all better athletes.
Connect with Brandy:
- Instagram: @brandyadolphe3
- Brandy's 1st Inspired Soles interview: Running by Feel with 3:19 Marathoner
- Brandy's 2nd Inspired Soles interview: Sinister 7 Race Recap
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 [email protected].
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