Fuel for the Sole

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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 show? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 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 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.

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 and GI distress ✔️ Why you may be developing muscle cramps late in the race ✔️ Reflecting on your race and adjusting for the future ✔️ 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 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.

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 powders/supplements ✔️ 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 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.

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 ✔️ Traveling for races and changing time zones ✔️ Sleep hygiene and bedtime routines you should be implementing ✔️ Melatonin, magnesium and other sleep aids ✔️ 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 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.

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  ✔️ What Meghann attributes to her successful race day ✔️ And a whole lot more! This is a fun one, guys!

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? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com 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.

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? Share your questions via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com 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.