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88 | Child and Teen Athlete Nutrition 10 Sep 202400:46:44

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we talk about nutrition for the youths in our lives. We discuss: 

  • The biggest nutrition differences between youths and adults

  • Fueling tactics for after school athletes 

  • How much protein your teen actually needs 

  • The biggest hydration differences between youths and adults 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

87 | Fuel for the Sole in Paris with Ashley Young (wife of Clayton Young) 27 Aug 202400:29:46

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we chat with Ashley Young, wife of Olympic marathoner Clayton Young, about how he fuels his body to perform at its best. We discuss: 

  • How Clayton fuels his 120 mile weeks 

  • What changes he’s made to his nutrition in the last year 

  • His hydration strategy and how he thrived at the Trials in Orlando

  • His favorite Costco picks and snacks 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Skratch Labs!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.


We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 


Skratch Labs newest product is an Everyday Drink Mix that has all the electrolytes you need with zero sugar. Just a squeeze of real fruit for flavor. Shop all Skratch Labs products at SkratchLabs.com. 


79 | The 2024 London Marathon race recap 07 May 202400:48:50

This week we recap Meghann’s nutrition and hydration strategy for the 2024 London Marathon. We dive into: 

  • Travel to London and carb loading along the way 

  • Race morning logistics and pre-race nutrition 

  • On course fuel options and Meghann’s strategy 

  • Post race fun 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Cheribundi!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We love Cheribundi, especially after a hot run - stick a pouch in the freezer and come home to a frozen tart cherry pop! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com.

78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races23 Apr 202400:45:32

This week we recap our nutrition and hydration strategies for the 2024 Boston Marathon. We also answer listener questions about warm races and how to adjust for them. We dive into: 

  • How much the weather impacted race performances at Boston  

  • What adjustments need to be made to your sodium and hydration intake 

  • How carb loading affects hydration

  • What hydration mistakes you may have made on race day 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

77 | A discussion on Ozempic and other hot topics 09 Apr 202400:41:27

This week we dive into Oprah’s Ozempic special and why everyone is talking about this new weight loss drug. We chat about: 

  • GLP-1 medication, and an overview of this drug

  • Who would and would not benefit from Ozempic 

  • Concerns and side effects of GLP-1

  • Maurten and sodium products 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

76 | A discussion with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten26 Mar 202400:42:04

This week we spoke with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten. We chat about: 

  • How sports nutrition has played a role in running and racing 

  • Why you should fuel low intensity runs 

  • How much sodium it takes to break down the hydrogel 

  • Where Maurten is headed in the future 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠


This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!


Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.


We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

75 | Tokyo Marathon Recap 12 Mar 202400:57:57

This week we chat with Meghann about her experience at the Tokyo Marathon and dive into all the fueling and logistical details. We discuss:

  • Traveling to Tokyo and adjusting to the time change 

  • Some great ways to carb load in Tokyo 

  • Her fueling strategy and adjustments based on Tokyo Marathon rules 

  • Why we think everyone should run the Tokyo Marathon

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠

This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 


74 | Olympic Trials Marathon nutrition recap 27 Feb 202400:43:21

This week we chat all about the Olympic Marathon Trials down in Orlando. We discuss:

  • How athletes fueled before and during the Olympic Trials Marathon 
  • A 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials study on females and disordered eating
  • The impact of low energy availability 
  • Trials “hot takes” 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

73 | The Costco hot dog diet, Berberine supplements and more listener questions 13 Feb 202400:37:03

This week we chat about a viral video of the guy who tried eating nothing but Costco hot dogs for an entire week, and answer a bunch of listener questions, including: 

  • How to adjust nutrition for shorter races 
  • Some of the best high protein bagel toppings
  • Whether a pre-dinner IPA is better than late night snacking 
  • If Berberine supplements are legit 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

72 | A deep dive into hit Netflix show “You Are What You Eat” and listener questions30 Jan 202400:45:26

This week we talk about the new Netflix Documentary, ‘You Are What You Eat’ and answer some listener questions. We discuss: 

  • The twin study on vegan vs omnivore diets 
  • The results after 8 weeks on a vegan diet 
  • Why you’re seeing Ketone IQ in your Instagram feed
  • If Ketone IQ actually works 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

71 | Family nutrition debates, a new protein study & more listener questions16 Jan 202400:39:11

This week we talk about a new protein study, tackle some family debates and answer more listener questions, including: 

  • How much protein you actually absorb 
  • The benefits of fueling and hydration in training 
  • Interpreting blood results 
  • Why your cholesterol levels might be high 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS!
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

70 | All your weightloss questions answered and a new program from Featherstone Nutrition 02 Jan 202400:40:56

This week we’re answering all of your questions about weight loss, including: 

  • How to navigate weight loss with training 
  • How to better calculate your race weight 
  • Why BMI isn’t helpful 
  • The correlation of weight and race times 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

Bonus Episode: Live from Nashville15 Aug 202400:59:30

In our first ever LIVE Fuel for the Sole episode, we head to Nashville to answer a bunch of listener questions. We chat about: 

  • Fueling and hydrating properly for ultras 

  • The importance of protein timing 

  • When and how to incorporate collagen 

  • Sodium needs and how they differ for everyone 

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Skratch Labs!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

Skratch Labs newest product is an Everyday Drink Mix that has all the electrolytes you need with zero sugar. Just a squeeze of real fruit for flavor. Shop all Skratch Labs products at SkratchLabs.com.

69 | All of your GI questions, answered 19 Dec 202300:41:44

This week we’re answering all of your GI questions, including: 

  • How to deal with IBS-D 
  • How to change habits for more regularity 
  • What’s causing nausea on your long runs and races 
  • The impact of hydration and fiber intake
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

68 | Hydration patches, heart rate metrics, race day gel timing and strategies 05 Dec 202300:44:11

This week we dive into a bunch of listener questions, including: 

  • If the HydraPatch will actually hydrate you 
  • What Meg’s Strava data is telling us 
  • The importance of practicing race day fueling tactics 
  • Why you may be struggling with late-start races 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

67 | New York City Marathon recap and fueling, race day nutrition questions 21 Nov 202300:44:57

This week we discuss the New York City Marathon and how we fueled for a fun day, and we answer several listener questions about: 

  • How many carbs per hour we burn during a race 
  • How to know if your gels are actually working 
  • Science in Sports vs Maurten gels 
  • Fueling on race day to recover faster 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

66 | Nutrition for recovery 07 Nov 202300:43:01

This week we’re talking about race day recovery and dive into a recent study on metabolic recovery of marathon runners. We chat about:  

  • The most important facets of recovery  
  • The importance of nutrition timing and recovery 
  • How GI health impacts recovery 
  • The impact of alcohol on recovery 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak! 

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

65 | Your race day fueling and nutrition questions answered 24 Oct 202300:34:44

This week we’re answering a bunch of your questions all related to race day nutrition and fueling. We cover: 

  • Taking carbs in liquid vs gel form 
  • Balancing sodium and carbs on race day 
  • Carb loading and fueling for a multi-day race 
  • The difference between salt tabs and electrolyte beverages 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak! 

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.
We’re enjoying the new Kodiak PEAK Oatmeal which was made specifically for people who live an active lifestyle. It comes with 20g of protein 40% less sugar than original Kodiak oatmeal packets. Head over to www.kodiakcakes.com/BIR for 20% a PEAK Oatmeal bundle.

64 | 2023 Berlin Marathon Race Recap 10 Oct 202300:52:14

This week we talk all things 2023 Berlin Marathon! We recap Meghann’s new 2:49 marathon PR, what the course was like, how she fueled and why carb loading in Berlin is really great. We dive into: 

  • Meghann’s pre-race fueling strategy 
  • The personal hydration bottle service offered at the Berlin Marathon 
  • How Meghann adjusted her Maurten intake mid-race  
  • Why electrolytes are so important for marathon runners 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak! 

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.


We’re enjoying the new Kodiak PEAK Oatmeal which was made specifically for people who live an active lifestyle. It comes with 20g of protein 40% less sugar than original Kodiak oatmeal packets. Head over to www.kodiakcakes.com/BIR for 20% a PEAK Oatmeal bundle.

63 | Maurten 160, mixing sodium and hydrogels, protein needs for endurance athletes and donating blood 26 Sep 202300:40:48

This week we dive into several listener questions, including:  

  • The new Maurten 160 product 
  • If acid reducing medication affects hydrogels 
  • If you can mix sodium with hydrogels  
  • The protein needs of endurance athletes 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

62 | A new study on reactive hypoglycemia, carb loading and more listener questions 12 Sep 202300:43:58

This week we dive into a new study that discusses the association between pre-exercise food ingestion timing and reactive hypoglycemia. The study examined a group of nearly 7,000 users who logged a total of 48,799 pre-exercise food events with CGM data. We chat about: 

  • What exactly is reactive or rebound hypoglycemia 
  • How to navigate reactive hypoglycemia
  • Carb loading tactics 
  • Why you might be feeling hungry all the time  
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com


This episode is fueled by ASICS! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

61 | Changing eating habits, fueling for a 5+ hour marathon, glycogen storage and cramping in the heat, a lot more29 Aug 202300:43:54

We’re back to our regular programming answering several listener questions! This week we dive into: 

  • Eating habits that lead to poor morning runs 
  • Tactics for changing habits and behaviors around eating 
  • Glycogen storage and cramps in the heat 
  • Fueling for a 5+ hour marathon 
  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com


This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

BONUS EPISODE: A Discussion on The Drop Episode 179 with Dr. Phil Maffetone 15 Aug 202300:44:48

We were overwhelmed with the response from The Drop podcast with Phil Maffetone, so we are bringing you a bonus episode to chat through what was said. We discuss: 

✔ If “junk food” really turns off your aerobic system 

✔ If sugar is as addictive as cigarettes 

✔ If eating too many carbs affects your metabolism negatively 

✔ If runners actually need carbohydrates   

✔ A whole lot more! 


Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

86 | Understanding blood panels, electrolyte drink alternatives and other listener questions13 Aug 202400:44:34

If you’re training for a fall marathon, now is the time to get your blood drawn and check your levels. We discuss blood panel results and answer a bunch of other questions, including: 

  • Alternatives to expensive electrolyte drinks 

  • If you should “count” the gel you take before you start running 

  • If the train low/ race high carb theory is legitimate 

  • The most important biomarkers for an endurance athletes

  • A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Skratch Labs!

Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

Skratch Labs newest product is an Everyday Drink Mix that has all the electrolytes you need with zero sugar. Just a squeeze of real fruit for flavor. Shop all Skratch Labs products at SkratchLabs.com. 

60 | More Summer Tour Recaps, Travel Nutrition, Reasons our Clothes are Tight 15 Aug 202300:48:00

We very briefly recap our last couple of tour stops and then dive into some listener questions all about travel. We chat about: 

✔ The best protein bar options when you’re on the go 

✔ What to pack when traveling during training or racing 

✔ The correlation between anxiety and digestion 

✔ Why our clothes might be tighter training through the Summer   

✔ A whole lot more! 


Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com


This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

59 | Live from Baltimore + Summer Hydration Tour + Your Hydration Questions01 Aug 202300:41:19

Alright, guys, the first half of this episode is just a recap of our Summer Hydration Tour. We do eventually chat about some hydration products and answers a few listener questions, including: 

✔ What we think about the new NeverSecond Ice gels  

✔ When it's necessary to hyper hydrate (or use a very high sodium product) 

✔ Thoughts on zero calorie electrolyte drinks

✔ Signs of dehydration  

✔ A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 

Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

58 | Fueling for Summer races, Ketone IQ and IV Hydration Infusions18 Jul 202300:40:32

This week we cover more listener questions and provide some insight into our Summer racing and fueling tactics. We dive into: ✔ How Meghann fueled for her 8K Win ✔ What we think of FastFood gels ✔ If Ketone IQ is as good as Sara Hall claims it to be ✔ Why we used IV hydration infusions and if they’re actually a good idea ✔ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

57 | Nutrition social media trends, new research on artificial sweeteners, the better bagel04 Jul 202300:44:51

This week we’re talking social media trends, artificial sweeteners and answering several listener questions. We dive into: 

✔ Colostrum supplements 

✔ The World Health Organization’s stance on artificial sweeteners 

✔ The Better Bagel 

✔ TikTok advice 

✔ A whole lot  more! 


Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

56 | Nutrition and sport psychology with Emily Saul20 Jun 202301:05:14

This week we sat down with sports psychologist and licensed mental health counselor, Emily Saul. We discuss: 

✔ The connection between nutrition and psychology  

✔ Performance vs. desired “race weight” 

✔ The psychology of underfueling and changing habits 

✔ How to track data and nutrition the most effective and healthy way 

✔ A whole lot  more! 


Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com


This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

55 | Research studies and hydration testing with Nix Biosensor CEO, Meridith Cass06 Jun 202300:48:25

This week we discuss some recent articles and research, followed by a chat with CEO of Nix Biosensors, Meridith Cass. We cover:

✔ If body shape and size affects performance in the heat 

✔ If wearing calf sleeves prevents GI issues in the marathon 

✔ A deep dive into Nix Biosensors 

✔ The importance of sweat rate and composition 

✔ A whole lot  more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

54 | Nutrition strategies based on size, inexpensive marathon fueling options, Optygen HP supplements 23 May 202300:52:03

This week goes a little off the rails. We answer a few listener questions and chat about:   

✔ A deep dive into Momentous vital aminos

✔ How to properly fuel as a larger or smaller athlete 

✔ Low cost options to eat properly during marathon training

✔ Optygen HP supplements 

✔ A whole lot  more! 


Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured. 


This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

53 | A low carb study + your carb questions09 May 202300:38:16

This week, we dive into a low carb study and answer all your carb questions. We chat about:  

✔ A low carb training study and the effects on performance 

✔ Whether or not the “type” of carb matters in training 

✔ Which types of carbohydrates are best for card loading 

✔ Emma Bates’ fueling and hydration strategy at the Boston Marathon 

✔ A whole lot  more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

52 | Rapid fire listener questions: beets, adaptogens, calcium, ashwagandha and more. 25 Apr 202300:36:56

It’s another week of rapid fire listener questions! We discuss:  

✔ Signs of not getting enough calcium and Vitamin D 

✔ How beets affect running performance 

✔ What adaptogens are, and if should we take them  

✔ When to take supplements like ashwagandha and citrulline malate

✔ A whole lot more! 

Want to be featured on the show? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured. 

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 
Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.

51 | Tips for Racing the Boston Marathon and late start races 11 Apr 202300:38:17

It’s Boston Marathon race week! We’re diving into your race day questions and discussing fueling needs for a late-start race. We cover: 

✔ How to adjust your typical fueling strategy for a late start race 

✔ What to eat the night before the big day 

✔ If you should carb deplete prior to race weekend 

✔ How to use and adjust the carb loading calculator 

✔ A whole lot more! 

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85 | The return of Awesome Sauce, NA White Claws, protein pills and more listener questions 30 Jul 202400:29:34

On this episode of Fuel for the Sole, Meghann joins the Believe in the Run crew in Baltimore and we answer some more listener questions. We chat about: 

  • How Spring Energy brought Awesome Sauce back with a new nutrition label 

  • White Claw’s NA seltzers “with electrolytes” 

  • If protein pills are a viable option 

  • Tart cherry juice, beetroot and more supplements 

  • A whole lot more! 

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50 | What performance nutrition products are right for you? 28 Mar 202300:37:23

This week we answer a listener question on selecting performance nutrition that works best for you. We discuss the different types, and review two of the most popular options right now: Maurten and UCAN.  We dive into:

✔ The difference between UCAN and Maurten 

✔  Slow vs. fast absorbing carbs and how it relates to performance 

✔ What happens when you mix sodium with the Maurten hydrogel 

✔ The latest products from Maurten  

✔ A whole lot more! 

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49 | Our 3 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes14 Mar 202300:34:55

The FFTS Team (Meghann, Meaghan and Thomas) discuss some of their biggest sports nutrition mistakes and what they’ve learned (the hard way). They talk about:

✔ Why it’s important to fuel your long runs

✔ Why leg cramps might be related to hydration

✔ How Ferritin changes affect performance and why it’s important to get levels checked regularly

✔ How under-fueling during the taper affects race day

✔ A whole lot more!

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48 | CBD & THC for runners28 Feb 202300:46:07

This week we sit down with Jesse Stanley, founder of Charlotte’s Web, a CBD company. Their whole-plant CBD extracts come in full-spectrum and broad-spectrum (THC-free) options, including the world's only broad-spectrum CBD certified NSF for Sport. In this episode, we talk to Jesse about:

  • The difference between CBD and THC
  • How CBD affects endurance athletes
  • What to look for (and avoid) when selecting your CBD products
  • Where CBD is headed in the future
  • A whole lot more!

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47 | Collagen for endurance athletes 14 Feb 202300:36:25

In this week’s episode we answer a listener question and do a deep dive on collagen. We cover:

✔ Where collagen comes from and the different types

✔ Collagen boosters and vegetarian/vegan options

✔ What the research tells us about collagen

✔ How and when to use collagen

✔ A whole lot more!

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This episode is fueled by ASICS and InsideTracker!

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46 | Nutrition Tracking & Body Image for Runners31 Jan 202300:39:30

In this week’s episode we discuss nutrition tracking and body image. We discuss:

✔ When it’s best to use nutrition tracking

✔ The different approaches to tracking and forming habits

✔ The body image issues we all have

✔ How Meghann fueled for the Houston Half (and PR!)

✔ A whole lot more!

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This episode is fueled by ASICS and InsideTracker!

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45 | Plant-based Diets for Athletes 17 Jan 202300:34:37

In this week’s episode we do a deep dive (and go off on several tangents) on plant-based diets. We cover:

✔ The differences between vegan, vegetarian and plant based diets

✔ The potential health benefits of a plant based diet

✔ The potential pitfalls of a plant based diet 

✔ Understanding macro and micronutrients on a plant based diet

✔ A whole lot more!

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44 | Worst Fad Diets You’ve Ever Followed + A Program You’ve All Been Asking For03 Jan 202300:45:41

It’s the episode you’ve all been asking for! We’re talking body composition goals, and of course, fad diets. We dive into:

✔ Cleanses, detoxes and the 1200 calorie-a-day diet

✔ Keto, Whole30 and Intermittent fasting

✔ What happens to your body when you follow these ‘fad diets’

✔ Meghann’s new body composition program

✔ A whole lot more!

You can register for Meghann's body composition program here: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/bodycompseries/

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43 | Long run nutrition, hitting the wall, protein snacks and selecting the perfect race day fuel 20 Dec 202200:39:12

This week we’re diving into several listener questions! We chat about everything from long run fueling to some of our favorite protein snacks. We tackle:

✔ Why you’re getting hungry mid-long run

✔ The factors involved with ‘hitting the wall’

✔ Some suggestions for protein snacks, bars and powders

✔ Different strategies for selecting your race day fuel

✔ A whole lot more!

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42 | Fueling for larger athletes + energy drinks with Drew Whitcomb06 Dec 202200:45:45

This week Drew Whitcomb from WearTesters joins us for a fun discussion on fueling for larger runners. No surprise here, this one went off on several tangents. We discuss:

✔️ Marathon fueling strategies for larger athletes

✔️ The importance of hydration for larger athletes

✔️ How body composition affects fueling strategies

✔️ Why energy drinks may not be your best choice

✔️ A whole lot more!

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41 | Adjusting for Race Day Weather & Recovery22 Nov 202200:38:48

We’ve made it through the fall marathon season, and many of the races were warmer than we expected! So, what can we do mid-race when the weather doesn’t align with our goals? We dive into several scenarios and tactics, along with some post-race recovery. We discuss:

✔️ What to do in the days leading up to a marathon when the weather will be 60+ degrees 

✔️ The causes behind mid-race nausea and GI distress

✔️ Why you may be developing muscle cramps late in the race

✔️ Reflecting on your race and adjusting for the future

✔️ A whole lot more!

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84 | A runner’s experience with Ozempic, fueling fast workouts, effects of dairy and more listener questions 16 Jul 202400:40:35

This week we dive into a bunch of listener questions, including: 

  • Another discussion on Ozempic

  • Fueling for workouts vs long runs and easy days 

  • The effects of consuming dairy 

  • Practicing the carb load 

  • A whole lot more! 

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This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Cheribundi!

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We love Cheribundi, especially after a hot run - stick a pouch in the freezer and come home to a frozen cherry pop! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com. 

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 

40 | Treating deficiencies and improving training with supplements 08 Nov 202200:37:03

Today we tackle a bunch of listener questions, all about supplements! We review how athletes are and should be using them and the risks associated with this unregulated industry. We cover:

✔️ When to take supplements: treating deficiencies and improving training

✔️ The benefits of Omega-3s for endurance athletes

✔️ The importance of timing and Collagen supplementation

✔️ If we really need green powders/supplements

✔️ A whole lot more!

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39 | Sleep for performance with Dr. Shelby Harris 25 Oct 202200:48:21

Today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we have special guest Dr. Shelby Harris on the show! Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine (BSM), working to improve the sleep of everyone from babies through older adults using evidence-based methods. In this episode, we discuss:

✔️ How sleep impacts athletes and how many hours we actually need

✔️ Traveling for races and changing time zones

✔️ Sleep hygiene and bedtime routines you should be implementing

✔️ Melatonin, magnesium and other sleep aids

✔️ A whole lot more!

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Fall Marathon Race Recap: Breaking down a 6+ Minute Marathon PR [Bonus Episode] 14 Oct 202200:42:35

BONUS EPISODE! We’re calling this one a “Fall Marathon Race Recap” but really, we just discuss every detail of Meghann Featherstun's 6+ MINUTE PR at the Chicago Marathon. We dive into all of it, including:

✔️ How Meghann carb loaded leading up to race day

✔️ The changes she made throughout this training cycle

✔️ A play by play of the race, including when she took in gels and hydration 

✔️ What Meghann attributes to her successful race day

✔️ And a whole lot more!

This is a fun one, guys!

38 | Dealing with Contradicting Nutrition Advice11 Oct 202200:42:47

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we discuss contradictory nutrition advice. We debunk and discuss several topics including:

✔️ Whether or not women can actually carb load

✔️ How many carbs per hour we can metabolize during a race

✔️ If race fuel is dependent upon your size and gender

✔️ If you should use real food or gels when racing

✔️ A whole lot more!

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This episode is fueled by ASICS and InsideTracker!

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