
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.
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
Latest episodes

Oct 24, 2023 • 35min
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.

Oct 10, 2023 • 52min
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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 41min
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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 44min
62 | A new study on reactive hypoglycemia, carb loading and more listener questions
Exploring a new study on reactive hypoglycemia and carb loading in athletes. Addressing constant hunger and the trend of adding olive oil to coffee. Emphasizing personal experimentation and seeking specialist advice in sports nutrition.

Aug 29, 2023 • 44min
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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 45min
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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 48min
60 | More Summer Tour Recaps, Travel Nutrition, Reasons our Clothes are Tight
The hosts recap their recent tour stops and answer listener questions about travel. They discuss protein bar options, packing essentials for training or racing, the correlation between anxiety and digestion, and why clothes might feel tighter in the summer. They also touch on body odor from consuming animal protein, strategies for maintaining nutrition while traveling, managing bloating and anxiety, and hydration habits during travel. Plus, they have a casual conversation about Britney Spears, tiredness, food, and tiny underpants.

Aug 1, 2023 • 41min
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.

Jul 18, 2023 • 41min
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.

Jul 4, 2023 • 45min
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.
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