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107 | The Salty Episode
It’s another week of answering listener questions, but this we’re talking all things sodium! We discuss:
Preparing for running in warmer climates
Getting in enough sodium on a sensitive stomach
Should you be getting your sodium through food or electrolyte drinks
Nursing and taking electrolytes
A whole lot more!
Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) 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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 2 | Emily Saul
The second stop of the Move Her Mind event series with Asics was held in Boston with the amazing Emily Saul. In this episode, Emily takes us through a guided visualization that left us all emotional and ready to take on 26.2. Whether you’re getting ready for a big race or just a big life event, this is a wonderful mindset practice.
We’ve got several more stops, so join us at a city near you and bonus points if you bring a friend who needs your support & encouragement to start a movement habit. And if you’re not able to attend in person, we’ll be sharing all of these conversations on Fuel for the Sole (the first episode will be coming out tomorrow).
For more details: https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/move-her-mind/
106 | Carb depletion theories, increasing HDL (the "good" cholesterol), and GI issues while running
It’s another week of answering listener questions! In this episode, we discuss:
If carb depletion before a big race has any ground
What it means if you have low HDL and what might be causing it
Why you may be feeling nauseous mid-race and how to fix it
Tips for avoiding all kinds of GI issues during training and racing
Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) 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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 1 | Dr. Dee Dlugonski and Tenia Fisher
We kicked off the Move Her Mind event series with ASICS in DC at the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler. This year, the Megs will be traveling around the country, hosting group runs and panels and bringing in experts to chat on all sorts of topics - keeping the conversations meaningful and impactful with the goal of getting more women moving. To kick-off the series, we headed down to DC to host a conversation about the results of ASICS’ global study on the gender exercise gap with study co-chair Dr. Dee Dlugonski and ASICS Sound Mind, Sound Body Ambassador, Tenia Fisher.We’ve got several more stops, so join us at a city near you and bonus points if you bring a friend who needs your support & encouragement to start a movement habit. And if you’re not able to attend in person, we’ll be sharing all of these conversations right here on Fuel for the Sole. For more details: https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/move-her-mind/
105 | Sodium tolerance, fueling for intensity, post-run dizziness, and macros and weight loss
This week on the podcast we answer a bunch more listener questions, including:
If we can build a tolerance for sodium
What distance and intensity we should carb load
What might be causing our post-run light headedness
Where to start when trying to lose weight while running
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
104 | Protein chips, expired gels, long commutes and fueling for a 4:30 marathon
This week on the podcast we answer a bunch of listener questions (with of course many tangents). We dive into:
If protein chips count towards your overall daily protein intake
Balancing nutrition and going back into the office daily
If your sports gels really expire
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
103 | What to expect at Boston and London Marathon and Spring Race Prep
This week on the podcast we talk about what you can expect at the Boston and London Marathons this year. We dive into:
What you can bring and what will be on course at London and Boston
Carb loading and prepping for late race starts
Caffeine and gel timing
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
102 | Hobbs Kessler’s fueling tips, collagen vs. protein powder, Crank Sports gels and more
This week on the podcast we chat about Hobb Kessler’s go-to drink powder and answer a few listener questions. We dive into:
The difference between collagen and protein powder
Adjusting nutrition needs for different types of training
Crank Sports gels
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
101 | Boosting ferritin, racing in the heat, and pre-run nutrition
This week on the podcast we get a quick update from Meghann on her injury, discuss a new product we love, and answer several listener questions, including:
Why you may be struggling to increase ferritin levels
Tactics for racing in the heat
Gluten free pre-run options
How many carbs to take before runs and workouts
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
100 | Meghann Featherstun’s Origin Story
It’s episode 100! If you’re familiar with The Drop podcast, you’ve heard Thomas and Meg’s origin stories, and today we’re diving deep into Meghann’s upbringing. We chat about:
Growing up in Kent, OH
Meghann’s journey to becoming a sports dietician
How Featherstone Nutrition came to life
The future of Featherstone Nutrition and how its evolved
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
99 | Cordyceps mushrooms, practicing salt tabs, training while pregnant & more
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we get an update on Meghann’s injury and then dive into a bunch of listener questions, including:
Taking salt tabs in the winter
If you should try Cordyceps Mushroom supplements
What to adjust while training during pregnancy
How many servings of vegetables you should be eating
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, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
98 | Heavy metals in protein powders, elevated HbA1c numbers, and fueling for cross-training
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss a new research paper about heavy metals found in protein powders, and answer a bunch of listener questions, including:
If athletes have higher HbA1c than the general public
Which electrolytes you should be taking
The importance of third party testing
How to fuel on the bike
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.
97 | The Diets, Fads & Trends to Leave in 2024 (and the Science Behind Them)
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss a new performance gel study and then dive into all the recent fads and diets and the science behind them, including:
Cleanses and detoxes
Whole30
Taking GLP-1 for vanity weight loss
Fasting
“Clean” eating
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.
96 | Injury prevention and the come back
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we dive into a hard topic: injuries. Meghann shares her personal setback and how she’s been healing, including:
Why an injury happens in the first place
Risk factors for stress fractures and other injuries
What to do after a diagnosis
The importance of fueling related to injuries
The steps to ensure your physical and mental health
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.
95 | Influencers, Calorie Calculators, Breaking 3 and Vegetarian Protein Requirements
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, and discuss the role of the influencer. We dive into:
How to best calculate your general nutrition needs
How much caffeine is really too much
How the Megs used fuel and training to break 3 hours in the marathon
Protein needs of a vegetarian
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.
94 | Our running origin stories, sourdough starter, mid-race nausea and muscle cramps
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, but first we talk about our entry into the sport. We cover:
How and why each of us (Meaghan, Meghann and Thomas) started running
Sourdough experiments and if they’re worth the time
What might be causing your mid-race nausea
If sodium actually prevents muscle cramps
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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74 | Olympic Trials Marathon nutrition recap
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!
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73 | The Costco hot dog diet, Berberine supplements and more listener questions
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!
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72 | A deep dive into hit Netflix show “You Are What You Eat” and listener questions
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!
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71 | Family nutrition debates, a new protein study & more listener questions
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!
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70 | All your weightloss questions answered and a new program from Featherstone Nutrition
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!
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69 | All of your GI questions, answered
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!
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68 | Hydration patches, heart rate metrics, race day gel timing and strategies
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!
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67 | New York City Marathon recap and fueling, race day nutrition questions
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!
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66 | Nutrition for recovery
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!
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65 | Your race day fueling and nutrition questions answered
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!
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64 | 2023 Berlin Marathon Race Recap
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!
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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
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!
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62 | A new study on reactive hypoglycemia, carb loading and more listener questions
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!
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61 | Changing eating habits, fueling for a 5+ hour marathon, glycogen storage and cramping in the heat, a lot more
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!
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