

Fuel for the Sole
Fuel for the Sole
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.
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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healt
Share your questions! Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show.
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healt
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Feb 1, 2022 • 43min
20 | Weight loss and running
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Cory’s question about weight loss. We’ve covered this topic in Episode 4, but we keep receiving questions about weight loss while running, so we’re tackling it again. This time we talk about:
✔️ The first steps to take when prioritizing weight loss
✔️ Why energy balance is so important
✔️ Myths about fat, willpower and metabolism
✔️ A whole lot more!
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 20% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Jan 18, 2022 • 38min
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!
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Jan 4, 2022 • 48min
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
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Dec 21, 2021 • 30min
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
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Dec 7, 2021 • 38min
16 | All things calories
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Austin and Elsie’s questions about all things calories. We discuss:
✔️ How to calculate your daily calorie needs
✔️ Why your fitness tracker is probably not accurate
✔️ Whether or not you should fluctuate calories based on daily activities
✔️ The difference between counting calories and counting macros
✔️ The importance of calorie timing and a discussion on intermittent fasting
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Nov 23, 2021 • 38min
15 | Race Specific Nutrition
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Mack’s question about fueling for a half marathon vs. a marathon. We discuss carb loading for the different distances and the nutrition and hydration strategies for each. We also dive into:
✔️ The best time to fuel during a half marathon
✔️ Why you shouldn't take fuel for certain distances / effort levels
✔️ Hydration strategies from the 5K to the marathon
✔️ And some candid discussion around body composition concerns and performance
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Nov 9, 2021 • 36min
14 | Who to trust when it comes to sports nutrition
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Elisa’s question about who to trust. We dive into Meghann’s credentials and what makes her a professional along with the red flags to look for when ingesting advice on Instagram. We also chat about:
✔️ Why food elimination is not the best strategy (unless we have an allergy)
✔️ Why we’re all talking about ‘burning fat for fuel’
✔️ Who we need to listen to as performance based runners
✔️ Some bonus content about how our hydration needs change through the winter
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Oct 26, 2021 • 38min
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.
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Oct 12, 2021 • 35min
12 | Nutrition for recovery
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Chris’ question about post run recovery. We discuss whether or not you should be using recovery drinks, the appropriate carb and protein breakdown, and the recovery window you really need to nail. We also chat about alcohol, what supplements can help reduce inflammation and the role of hydration.
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This show is sponsored by @InsideTracker! For a limited time, InsideTracker is offering our listeners 25% off their entire store. Visit InsideTracker.com/fuel.

Sep 28, 2021 • 35min
11 | Race day fueling for optimal performance
In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Ally’s question about how much fuel to take on race day. We chat about whether you should use mile markers or timing for nutrition reminders, how to strategically use caffeine on the course, where to store all your fuel, if you need to adjust your strategy based on weather, and 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.