Fuel for the Sole

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 fu...

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 epi...

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 y...

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&...

It’s Boston Marathon race week! We’re diving into your race day questions and discussing fueling needs for a late-start race. We cover:  ✔ How to adjust your typical fueling strategy for a late start race  ✔ What to eat the night before the big day  ✔ If you should carb deplete prior to race weekend  ✔ How to use and adjust the carb loading calculator  ✔ A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on t...

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 la...

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...

This week we sit down with Jesse Stanley, founder of Charlotte’s Web, a CBD company. Their whole-plant CBD extracts come in full-spectrum and broad-spectrum (THC-free) options, including the world's only broad-spectrum CBD certified NSF for Sport. In this episode, we talk to Jesse about: The difference between CBD and THC How CBD affects endurance athletes What to look for (and avoid) when selecti...

In this week’s episode we answer a listener question and do a deep dive on collagen. We cover: ✔ Where collagen comes from and the different types ✔ Collagen boosters and vegetarian/vegan options ✔ What the research tells us about collagen ✔ How and when to use collagen ✔ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or...

In this week’s episode we discuss nutrition tracking and body image. We discuss: ✔ When it’s best to use nutrition tracking ✔ The different approaches to tracking and forming habits ✔ The body image issues we all have ✔ How Meghann fueled for the Houston Half (and PR!) ✔ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or...

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...

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:...

This week we’re diving into several listener questions! We chat about everything from long run fueling to some of our favorite protein snacks. We tackle: ✔ Why you’re getting hungry mid-long run ✔ The factors involved with ‘hitting the wall’ ✔ Some suggestions for protein snacks, bars and powders ✔ Different strategies for selecting your race day fuel ✔ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the...

This week Drew Whitcomb from WearTesters joins us for a fun discussion on fueling for larger runners. No surprise here, this one went off on several tangents. We discuss: ✔️ Marathon fueling strategies for larger athletes ✔️ The importance of hydration for larger athletes ✔️ How body composition affects fueling strategies ✔️ Why energy drinks may not be your best choice ✔️ A whole lot more! Want t...

We’ve made it through the fall marathon season, and many of the races were warmer than we expected! So, what can we do mid-race when the weather doesn’t align with our goals? We dive into several scenarios and tactics, along with some post-race recovery. We discuss: ✔️ What to do in the days leading up to a marathon when the weather will be 60+ degrees  ✔️ The causes behind mid-race nausea an...

Today we tackle a bunch of listener questions, all about supplements! We review how athletes are and should be using them and the risks associated with this unregulated industry. We cover: ✔️ When to take supplements: treating deficiencies and improving training ✔️ The benefits of Omega-3s for endurance athletes ✔️ The importance of timing and Collagen supplementation ✔️ If we really need green po...

Today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we have special guest Dr. Shelby Harris on the show! Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine (BSM), working to improve the sleep of everyone from babies through older adults using evidence-based methods. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ How sleep impacts athletes and how many hours we actually need ✔️ T...

BONUS EPISODE! We’re calling this one a “Fall Marathon Race Recap” but really, we just discuss every detail of Meghann Featherstun's 6+ MINUTE PR at the Chicago Marathon. We dive into all of it, including: ✔️ How Meghann carb loaded leading up to race day ✔️ The changes she made throughout this training cycle ✔️ A play by play of the race, including when she took in gels and hydration  ✔️ Wha...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we discuss contradictory nutrition advice. We debunk and discuss several topics including: ✔️ Whether or not women can actually carb load ✔️ How many carbs per hour we can metabolize during a race ✔️ If race fuel is dependent upon your size and gender ✔️ If you should use real food or gels when racing ✔️ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Sh...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we cover all things Ferritin. We answer several listener questions and dive into: ✔️The definition of ferritin and its relationship to iron ✔️Ways we lose iron and symptoms of low iron ✔️ When we should get tested and what blood panels to request ✔️ High iron foods ✔️ Meghann’s suggested supplements ✔️ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Shar...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer listener questions on fueling back-to-back marathons, poor sleep post long run and talking nutrition with fellow runners. We cover: ✔️ The best tactics when discussing sports nutrition with other runners ✔️ How to fuel for back to back marathons ✔️ Tips on recovering faster after a key race ✔️ What might be causing your poor sleep after long runs...

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 sho...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer a listener's question about skipping periods during training. We also dive into RED-S and discuss:  ✔️ What can cause a skipped period ✔️ The symptoms of RED-S for both men and women ✔️ The side effects of underfueling ✔️ Steps to take if you think you have RED-S ✔️ The importance of energy balance throughout the day ✔️ A whole lot more! Want...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we dive into Meghann’s Ironman 70.3 and answer a listener's question about fueling for triathlons. We cover: ✔️ Carb loading for a triathlon ✔️ How to adjust your race day nutrition and hydration for the heat ✔️ The importance of calculating your fluid and nutrition intake in advance  ✔️ Fueling on the bike vs. the run ✔️ How Meghann fueled for her suc...

In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer two listener questions! First, we discuss exercise induced hypoglycemia and blood glucose levels, then we chat about the different types of gels and amino acids. We cover: ✔️ Exercise induced hypoglycemia ✔️ The new guidelines for carb intake during exercise ✔️ How to balance glucose levels ✔️ If gels with amino acids are beneficial ✔️ Why enginee...