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Fuel for the Sole

English, Health / Medicine, 1 season, 77 episodes, 2 days, 3 hours, 21 minutes
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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 via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show.
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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!  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
2/13/202437 minutes, 3 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/30/202445 minutes, 26 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/16/202439 minutes, 11 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/2/202440 minutes, 56 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
12/19/202341 minutes, 44 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
12/5/202344 minutes, 11 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
11/21/202344 minutes, 57 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
11/7/202343 minutes, 1 second
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
10/24/202334 minutes, 44 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
10/10/202352 minutes, 14 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
9/26/202340 minutes, 48 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
9/12/202343 minutes, 58 seconds
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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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
8/29/202343 minutes, 54 seconds
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BONUS EPISODE: A Discussion on The Drop Episode 179 with Dr. Phil Maffetone

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
8/15/202344 minutes, 48 seconds
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60 | More Summer Tour Recaps, Travel Nutrition, Reasons our Clothes are Tight

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
8/15/202348 minutes
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59 | Live from Baltimore + Summer Hydration Tour + Your Hydration Questions

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
8/1/202341 minutes, 19 seconds
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58 | Fueling for Summer races, Ketone IQ and IV Hydration Infusions

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
7/18/202340 minutes, 32 seconds
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57 | Nutrition social media trends, new research on artificial sweeteners, the better bagel

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
7/4/202344 minutes, 51 seconds
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56 | Nutrition and sport psychology with Emily Saul

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
6/20/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds
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55 | Research studies and hydration testing with Nix Biosensor CEO, Meridith Cass

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
6/6/202348 minutes, 25 seconds
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54 | Nutrition strategies based on size, inexpensive marathon fueling options, Optygen HP supplements

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
5/23/202352 minutes, 3 seconds
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53 | A low carb study + your carb questions

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
5/9/202338 minutes, 16 seconds
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52 | Rapid fire listener questions: beets, adaptogens, calcium, ashwagandha and more.

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
4/25/202336 minutes, 56 seconds
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50 | What performance nutrition products are right for you?

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!  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
3/28/202337 minutes, 23 seconds
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49 | Our 3 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes

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! 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 and InsideTracker! 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
3/14/202334 minutes, 55 seconds
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45 | Plant-based Diets for Athletes

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! 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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/17/202334 minutes, 37 seconds
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44 | Worst Fad Diets You’ve Ever Followed + A Program You’ve All Been Asking For

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/ 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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/3/202345 minutes, 41 seconds
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35 | Factors in energy needs, hyperhydration + weight changes, pre-workout

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer listener questions on energy needs, hyperhydration and pre-workout. We dive into: ✔️ Factors that decipher energy needs ✔️ Weight changes related to hydration and recovery ✔️ What is in pre-workout supplements ✔️ Whether or not you should take pre-workout ✔️ Why ‘carbs’ are still a divisive topic ✔️ 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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
8/30/202238 minutes, 3 seconds
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31 | Performance nutrition and aging

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer two listener questions about nutrition and aging. We dive into: ✔️ What nutritional adjustments are required as we age ✔️ The greatest factors for weight changes as we get older ✔️ The importance of recovery nutrition ✔️ How menopause affects our performance ✔️ How to adjust nutrition after menopause ✔️ 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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
7/5/202239 minutes, 58 seconds
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26 | Nutrition periodization for enhanced training adaptations

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer two listener questions. First, we talk about nutrition periodization -- a planned, purposeful, strategic nutrition approach to enhance training adaptations, followed by a discussion on cooking oils and the different types of fat. We cover: ✔️  The goal of Nutrition Periodization ✔️  The three main phases of training ✔️  How to adjust nutrition based on training load ✔️  The difference between saturated, unsaturated and trans fats ✔️  The different types of cooking oil and their uses ✔️  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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
4/26/202235 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Boston Marathon Recap [Bonus Episode]

BONUS EPISODE! In this episode of Fuel for the Sole Meghann and Meaghan recap their Boston Marathon experiences. From carb loading to race day logistics you get a play by play on how they each reached the finish line under 3 hours.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
4/22/202247 minutes, 43 seconds
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23 | Answering rapid fire listener questions

It’s rapid fire question week!  In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer a slew of questions that you guys submitted over the past several months. We discuss: ✔️  The different types of sodium in your electrolyte drinks ✔️  The effects of running fasted all the time ✔️  If you should be doing “depletion runs” ✔️  Why you might be hungry all the time when marathon training ✔️  Cures for a sloshy stomach ✔️  A whole lot more! (stay for some outtakes at the very end) 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 and InsideTracker! 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. This show is sponsored by InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
3/15/202247 minutes, 52 seconds
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19 | Sugar and performance nutrition

In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Jamie’s question about sugar. It’s pretty common for runners to worry about their sugar consumption, so we’re here to set the record straight. We discuss separating daily vs. performance nutrition and dive into: ✔️  The difference between added and natural sugars ✔️  Should we (runners) follow AHA and FDA guidelines for sugar intake ✔️  Myths about high fructose corn syrup and alcohol ✔️  Whether you should opt for real or artificial sugar ✔️  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 show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/18/202238 minutes, 20 seconds
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18 | Breaking 3 with Mary Johnson

In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we bring back Mary Johnson from Life Run Perform to chat all about the Breaking 3 Project. This one goes a little off topic (don’t they all?), but we think you’re going to love it. We discuss: ✔️  Coming back to running after pregnancy ✔️  How the Breaking 3 Project came to be and what it’s all about ✔️  How Meghann worked with the group on nutrition ✔️  The three main nutrition changes helped these women break 3 hours in the marathon ✔️ The benefit of group training and racing 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 show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
1/4/202248 minutes, 10 seconds
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17 | How Caffeine Affects Performance

In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Elliott’s question about caffeine. We discuss: ✔️  How much caffeine is too much caffeine ✔️  Should you cut back on caffeine before a big race ✔️  Does caffeine enhance performance ✔️  The good and bad side effects of caffeine ✔️  And a conversation about eating around the holidays 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 show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
12/21/202130 minutes, 20 seconds
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13 | Alcohol and training

In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Toms’ question about drinking alcohol during training. We discuss the effects of alcohol on performance and whether or not you should eliminate alcohol entirely before a big race. We also chat about ‘junk food’ and the best times to incorporate these foods into your training. 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 show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
10/26/202138 minutes, 4 seconds
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Fuel for the Sole Intro

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. Send in your questions on the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button on this page: anchor.fm/fuelforthesole) or email them to fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message
4/25/20211 minute, 32 seconds