Fuel for the Sole

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 RNW...

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! Hea...

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 fuelforthesol...

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?...

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 fuelforthesolepodcas...

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 fuelfortheso...

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...

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...

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@...

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 a...

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.co...

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...

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 fuelforthesolepod...

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...

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 fuelforthe...

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.co...

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 fea...

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 episo...

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 at...

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 o...

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...

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 fuelforthesolepod...

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...

This week we chat all about Spring Energy gels and their not-so-awesome-sauce flavor. We also answer a few listener questions including:  How many carbs and calories are actually in the Awesomesauce Spring energy gels  Some gluten-free options for carb loading  If you should being taking protein mid-race  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at ⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail...

This week we dive into several listener questions, including:   How to use the new Skratch Everyday Drink Mix Racing and using caffeinated products  Adjusting nutrition and hydration for ultramarathons  How meticulous we should be about the “take a gel every 30 minutes” rule  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at ⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠ .  This episode is fuele...