
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

Sep 13, 2022 • 37min
36 | Talking nutrition with other runners, fueling back-to-back marathons, poor sleep post long run
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 and workouts
✔️ Nutrition tips for better sleep
✔️ A whole lot more!
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Aug 30, 2022 • 38min
35 | Factors in energy needs, hyperhydration + weight changes, pre-workout
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!
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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.

Aug 16, 2022 • 36min
34 | Running and RED-S
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 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!
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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.

Aug 2, 2022 • 44min
33 | Fueling for triathlons
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 successful 70.3
✔️ 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!
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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.

Jul 19, 2022 • 40min
32 | Blood glucose changes + running and types of sports fuel
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 engineered sports fuel is recommended
✔️ 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!
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Jul 5, 2022 • 40min
31 | Performance nutrition and aging
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer two listener questions about nutrition and aging. We dive into:
✔️ What nutritional adjustments are required as we age
✔️ The greatest factors for weight changes as we get older
✔️ The importance of recovery nutrition
✔️ How menopause affects our performance
✔️ How to adjust nutrition after menopause
✔️ 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!
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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.

Jun 21, 2022 • 39min
30 | Answering rapid fire listener questions, Part II
It’s another episode of rapid fire listener questions! This week we discuss all sorts of nutrition and hydration topics, from how to fuel for back to back races to intermittent fasting. We cover a lot, including:
✔️ Energy dense foods to refuel your workouts
✔️ Intermittent fasting and training/racing weight
✔️ How to fuel for back to back races
✔️ Some foods and supplements for a faster recovery
✔️ Training your gut for race day
✔️ 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!
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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.

Jun 7, 2022 • 36min
29 | Hydration for athletes 2.0
In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we take a deep dive into hydration. We cover:
✔️ General hydration needs for runners
✔️ The signs of dehydration and how to recoup losses
✔️ How to calculate your sweat rate
✔️ The importance of understanding your sweat composition
✔️ A whole lot more!
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This episode is fueled by ASICS and InsideTracker!
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May 24, 2022 • 38min
28 | Race day hydration and fueling strategies
In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer a listener question that’s all about race day hydration and fueling. We cover:
✔️ Making a race day hydration and fueling plan
✔️ How and where to carry all your race day fuel
✔️ How to time nutrition with hydration
✔️ How elites fuel during race day
✔️ A whole lot more!
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May 10, 2022 • 40min
27 | Fueling for two-a-days, increasing ferritin levels and race day hydration
In today’s episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions! First, we talk about fueling two-a-days, followed by a discussion on ferritin and iron levels and a few more hydration and electrolyte questions. We cover:
✔️ Best fueling strategies when working out twice a day
✔️ Understanding iron and ferritin levels
✔️ How to increase ferritin levels through food and supplementation
✔️ The best ways to ingest sodium and electrolytes while racing
✔️ If you should only drink water with your gels
✔️ 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!
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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.