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Today’s guest is Andrea Wilson — a 49-year-old runner and occupational therapist from Comox, BC who has gotten faster throughout her 40s, culminating in a 2:58 marathon at CIM in December 2024. But her story is about so much more than running.
Roughly a decade ago, Andrea’s world got turned upside down, and she found herself asking some big questions: Who am I? What do I believe in? Through that journey, she found her voice, learned to set boundaries, and began to live with more confidence and clarity — all of which freed up space for her to pursue her love of running.
As an OT, Andrea specializes in self-regulation — which includes emotional processing, cognitive strategies, and sensory awareness. She explains how understanding these systems helped her take ownership of her goals, silence negative thoughts, and run the best marathons of her life in her late 40s.
We talk about mirror neurons, the addictive pull of screens, why stress impairs decision-making, and how it truly does take time to establish new routines.
Resources we discussed in the episode:
- Dr. Wayne Crowe (Andrea's coach): Exercise Is Medicine
- Roslyn Smith (Andrea's friend): 2019 Boston Marathon W70-74 Winner
Connect with Andrea:
- Instagram: @Andrea.wilson.ot
Connect with Carolyn:
- Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin
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