Fuel for the Sole

Fuel for the Sole is a podcast hosted by Believe in the Run and sports dietitian, Meghann Featherstun. Together they answer your questions about nutrition, hydration and the effects it has on performance. They’ll discuss the latest tech gadgets, nutrition products on the market and bring in the occasional specialist. Share your questions! Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show.

93 | Pre-run snacks, processed foods, Gatorade and our favorite packable lunches

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions from racing to everyday training and more. We discuss:  If graham crackers are truly the best pre-run option  Thoughts on pop-tarts and processed foods  Some great packable lunch options  If Gatorade is as bad as everyone says it is  A whole lot more  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi 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 love Cheribundi, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! 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. 

11-19
34:46

92 | Pre-workout, E-Gels, Legendary Foods and Carb Loading Fun Runs

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions covering all sorts of topics. We dive into:  The ingredients in pre-workout and which ones are OK to take  Why no one is talking about E-Gels from Crank Sports  If you should carb load, even if it’s not an “A” race  If Legendary pastries are, in fact, legendary  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi 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 love Cheribundi, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! 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.

11-05
42:45

91 | Berlin Marathon Recap and Listener Questions

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap our fueling and hydration strategies at the Berlin Marathon. We dive into:  How we carb loaded the days before the race  The unique hydration station offerings at Berlin Marathon  Our on-course nutrition plan and execution  What might be causing your post-race tummy troubles  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, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at ⁠Cheribundi.com⁠.

10-22
42:38

90 | A Deep Dive on Creatine for Endurance Athletes

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we do a deep dive on Creatine. We discuss:  What is creatine and where it comes from  The correct dosage and timing  If runners should take creatine  The potential benefits and downsides of taking creatine  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, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com. 

10-08
43:17

89 | Fall Marathon Nutrition Strategies & Listener Tips

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss everything you need to be thinking about for your fall marathon. We chat about:   How to adjust your hydration for the weather  Familiarizing yourself with on-course hydration and nutrition Carb loading best practices and myths  What to expect at Berlin, Chicago and NYC this year  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.

09-24
53:48

88 | Child and Teen Athlete Nutrition

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.

09-10
46:44

87 | Fuel for the Sole in Paris with Ashley Young (wife of Clayton Young)

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. 

08-27
29:46

Bonus Episode: Live from Nashville

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.

08-15
59:30

86 | Understanding blood panels, electrolyte drink alternatives and other listener questions

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. 

08-13
44:34

85 | The return of Awesome Sauce, NA White Claws, protein pills and more listener questions

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!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY 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 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. 

07-30
29:34

84 | A runner’s experience with Ozempic, fueling fast workouts, effects of dairy and more listener questions

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!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY 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 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. 

07-16
40:35

83 | Your summer hydration and sodium questions answered

This week we chat all about summer hydration and how you need to adjust for your training, including:  How sodium intake is dependent upon exercise and sweat rate The best hydration and electrolyte timing  If certain products are best for sodium absorption How and where to figure out your sweat rate and composition  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 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 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. 

07-02
40:12

82 | Homemade sports nutrition, hitting the wall, and the energy differences between running and run-walking

This week we answer a bunch of listener questions, including:  Cheaper alternatives to Maurten and other sports gels  If it’s OK to make your own sports drinks and fuel  If you’re hitting the wall from lack of fueling or other reasons  What “bonking” feels like  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 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 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. 

06-18
33:44

81 | The Spring-gate controversy, fueling well gluten-free and mid-race protein

This week we chat all about Spring Energy gels and their not-so-awesome-sauce flavor. We also answer a few listener questions including:  How many carbs and calories are actually in the Awesomesauce Spring energy gels  Some gluten-free options for carb loading  If you should being taking protein mid-race  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 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 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.

06-04
45:23

80 | High sodium hydration products, effects of caffeine, racing ultramarathons and more listener questions

This week we dive into several listener questions, including:   How to use the new Skratch Everyday Drink Mix Racing and using caffeinated products  Adjusting nutrition and hydration for ultramarathons  How meticulous we should be about the “take a gel every 30 minutes” rule  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 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.

05-21
43:39

79 | The 2024 London Marathon race recap

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.

05-07
48:50

78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races

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.

04-23
45:32

77 | A discussion on Ozempic and other hot topics

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.

04-09
41:27

76 | A discussion with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten

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. 

03-26
42:04

75 | Tokyo Marathon Recap

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. 

03-12
57:57

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