Fuel for the Sole

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.

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! 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 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 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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.