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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. 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

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All Episodes

00:41:10

Move Her Mind | LA100 Rewind and a Big Announcement

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2026/10/05

We sat down with five women (Kari Harman, Hannah Punt, Cait Ryan, Meghan Vogt, Tonie Williams) from the original #LA100, the group that ran the 2026 LA Marathon with ASICS after 16 weeks of coaching from the Megs. We get into the highlights, the hard parts, and how this crew has stayed so tight long after race day. Plus, we have some exciting news to announce! You can apply for LA100 2027 here: https://la100.run/

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00:38:40

141 | Sydney Marathon Recap, Cadence Sleep Hydration,...

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2026/09/22

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're fresh off Sydney — recapping our carb loading strategy, some of the highlights and discussing what went wrong for Thomas in Chamonix (spoiler: leg cramps). Then we get into your listener questions, including a sleep drink supplement worth talking about and whether mixing pure maltodextrin with electrolytes is actually a good idea.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled

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00:33:15

140 | Carb Loading Myths, NSF for Sport, Fueling for...

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2026/09/08

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we debunk an Instagram post about carb-loading, break down what the NSF for Sport certification actually means, share fueling suggestions for a modern-day pentathlon, and dig into race-day nutrition and hydration strategies for the Berlin Marathon.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s

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00:38:36

139 | Fueling Slow Long Runs, Best Types of Collagen...

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2026/08/25

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're talking about fueling for slow, long runs and how that relationship with fueling shifts in the endurance space. We also answer a listener question on collagen — specifically, which types are actually worth taking as an athlete. And finally, we dig into that study making the rounds claiming daily artificial sweetener intake (about what you'd get from a can of diet soda) is linked to significantly faster cognitive decline compared to lower intake.Want to

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00:42:47

138 | Post-Run Recovery, Late-Night Fueling, and the...

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2026/08/11

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we dig into the new caffeine guidelines, quality (and fast) post-run protein sources, how to fuel a night run, and our take on the best cost-effective bulk buys for an active lifestyle at Costco, BJ's, and Sam's Club. Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you

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00:41:24

137 | Daily Hydration Needs, Post-Run Headaches, Race...

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2026/07/28

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we tackle several listener questions. We get into how much water you actually need each day — and whether you might be overdoing it. We're digging into what's behind those post-run headaches and what you can do to prevent them. We're talking race day logistics — how to carry all your hydration and nutrition when it counts most. And finally, gummies versus powders — do collagen and creatine gummies actually deliver the same results? Want to be featured on

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00:33:51

136 | Broccoli Juice Shots, Lactate 60 Gels, Sweat...

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2026/07/14

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're diving into broccoli juice shots — aka Nomio — since it's been all over our feeds lately. We also get into Lactate 60 gels and whether we should all be taking them, break down what actually qualifies as a heavy sweat race, and tackle the most important question of all: how do you fuel a Taco Bell 50K? Interested in Meghann’s Group classes? Sign up here: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/groupcoaching/ Want to be featured on the show? Email us

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00:50:14

135 | Understanding Potassium, Protein Denaturing,...

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2026/06/30

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're diving into your questions. Is potassium something you actually need to supplement - and if so, how? Does cooking with protein powder destroy its effectiveness? What should your Vitamin D levels really look like? And as temperatures start climbing, we're tackling rapid fire hydration questions you need heading into summer. Consider this your warm-weather episode. See also: Hydration Maxxing.Interested in Meghann’s Group classes? Sign up here:

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00:45:36

134 | Low Vitamin D, Isomaltulose, Waking up Hungry,...

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2026/06/16

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're tackling a bunch of your questions. We cover everything from waking up hungry in the middle of the night to whether you should be supplementing with Vitamin D, to managing race-day anxiety and its effect on your gut — plus, we break down what Isomaltulose (brand name Palatinose) actually is and whether it's worth your attention. We also off the rails, per usual. Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠

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00:42:31

133 | RNWY Hits Whole Foods, Hunger Cues, BPN Go Gel...

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2026/06/02

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're tackling listener questions - and naturally, going off the rails along the way. We share an update on RNWY landing at Whole Foods, the races we have on our calendars, whether you actually need more sodium in the summer heat, why some BPN gels come with a daily limit, and why you can probably skip the carb load before your next 10K.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is

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00:50:48

132 | How the Pro’s Fueled a Sub-2 Hour Marathon,...

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2026/05/19

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're breaking down the recent sub-2 hour marathon performances from London, including a closer look at how each athlete fueled their record-breaking efforts. Then, we dive into your listener questions — and this week, it's all about the not-so-glamorous side of racing. From mid-race dizziness to post-race nausea and everything uncomfortable in between, we're tackling your most pressing GI concerns head-on.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written

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00:54:29

Ep 131 | The Boston Marathon Race Recap

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2026/05/05

This week on Fuel for the Sole, it's all about Boston Marathon Weekend. We're breaking down everything we did on the nutrition side to prep for and execute sub-2:55 marathons — from the carb loading strategy in the days leading up to the race, to pre-race fueling on race morning, to exactly what we took in mile by mile on the course. Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over

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00:54:08

130 | Oral Iron Strips, UCAN Alternatives, Runner’s...

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2026/04/21

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're diving into a new oral iron strip that's been making waves, sharing our thoughts on the recent UCAN scandal, and tackling a packed mailbag of listener questions. We cover the best gel alternatives to UCAN, how to properly carb load and fuel for a two-day race challenge, practical tips for managing runner's colitis, and strategies for getting more gels in on the run — without losing your mind or your stomach.Want to be featured on the show? Email us

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00:45:24

129 | David Bar’s Lawsuit, Bodyweight and Carbs, Cold...

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2026/04/07

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we unpack the David Bars allegations and go off the rails a bit—you know how we do. Then we get into your questions: why does body mass matter for carb loading but not race-day fueling? What's behind those cold sweats? Can you actually overdo it on protein? Why are gels so hard to get down mid-race? And what's really causing those dreaded mid-race pit stops?Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠

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00:47:02

128 | ASICS LA Marathon Recap with the #LA100

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2026/03/24

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap the ASICS LA Marathon and hear from some of the incredible women of the #LA100. From first-time marathon finishes to new PRs and everything in between, these runners proved you can still have an amazing race—even on a tough day.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and

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00:40:49

127 | Dehydration, Race Day Nutrition Timing, Carb...

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2026/03/10

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we share the latest updates from our sponsor, RNWY, and dive into several listener questions. We cover dehydration during marathons, whether the timing of your nutrition and hydration impacts performance, how to get the most out of Meghann’s carb calculator (and why most runners should consider a three-day carb load), and the ongoing debate of chews versus gels on race day.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠

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00:33:58

Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 2 | Makenna Myler, Valarie...

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2026/03/03

Our final conversation of the Move Her Mind Summit brings together ASICS elite athletes Makenna Myler, Val Allman, and Taliyah Brooks for an inspiring and candid discussion. Each of these remarkable women shares her journey into sport, what fuels her drive to compete, the obstacles she has faced and overcome, and her vision for 2026 and beyond. It was such a fun conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed being part of it.

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00:39:17

126 | A DQ Blizzard Study, Berberine, Urolithin,...

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2026/02/24

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we break down a “study” making the rounds on Instagram about DQ Blizzards and tackle several supplement questions, including berberine, urolithin, MCT oil, and the Santa Madre RESET gel.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!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

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00:42:18

Move Her Mind Summit: Taliyah Brooks and Allyson Felix

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2026/02/17

To kick off the Move Her Mind Event Summit, we sat down with ASICS athlete Taylia Brooks and Olympian Allyson Felix to explore the different stages and transitions throughout life. From high school competition to the world stage, they shared lessons from their journeys at the highest level—reminding us that every chapter brings its own challenges, growth, and opportunities.

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00:47:43

125 | Low Carb Research Studies, High Liver Enzymes,...

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2026/02/10

This week on Fuel for the Sole, Tim Noakes has entered the chat. We break down a new research study suggesting that just 10 grams of carbs per hour may be sufficient—and that carb loading might be unnecessary after all. Plus, we tackle listener questions on what could be driving high liver enzymes, what might be sabotaging your recovery, and why bloating shows up mid-run.Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled

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