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 [email protected]⁠.  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.

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. 

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. 

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. 

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. 

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. 

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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

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 [email protected]⁠.  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

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected]⁠.  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

This week we chat all about the Olympic Marathon Trials down in Orlando. We discuss: How athletes fueled before and during the Olympic Trials Marathon  A 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials study on females and disordered eating The impact of low energy availability  Trials “hot takes”  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected].  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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected]. 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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected].  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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected]!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuelforthesole/message