Fuel for the Sole

Fuel for the Sole
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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

  1. 1D AGO

    124 | Food Pyramids, Hypernatremia, Iron Supplementation, and Muscle Building vs Weight Loss

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we briefly touch on the new food pyramid before diving into listener questions—including the risks of overdoing sodium and hypernatremia, recommendations for iron supplementation, and whether the off-season is better spent focusing on muscle building or weight loss. 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 first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    33 min

  2. JAN 13

    123 | 2026 Nutrition Trends, Ferritin and Altitude, Nomio and Gut Training

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we’re diving into the predicted nutrition trends for 2026 — from the rise of high-fiber and high-protein foods to a renewed focus on gut health and minimally processed eating. We also tackle listener questions on ferritin and altitude, the buzzy new supplement Nomio, and whether you really need to train with the exact same gel you plan to use on race 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 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. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    47 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    122 | The Running Event Recap, Generation UCAN Labels, Primal Queen and More

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we break down our biggest takeaways from The Running Event — from exciting new brands to the trends shaping the future of endurance fueling. We also dive into some eye-opening information we uncovered about Generation UCAN (and yeah… it was pretty wild). To wrap it up, we answer listener questions on cutting back fiber before race day and take a hard look at a new supplement called Primal Queen, which may be the ultimate case study in what not to take — ever. 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 first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    43 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    121 | Fiber Maxxing, Nitrates and Hot Dogs, Mid-Race Hydration Fails

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we dive into the new trend of “fiber maxxing” and why it’s probably not for us. We also tackle listener questions on fueling and race intensity, whether downing a bunch of hot dogs can replace a nitrate supplement, and if it’s possible to “catch up” in a marathon after missing a few water stops. 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 first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    35 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    120 | Nicotine Trends, Creatine and Caffeine, Ketone-IQ Bottles and More

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we break down Thomas’ latest algorithm—one that’s somehow convinced he (and everyone else) should be taking nicotine. We also dig into the trending supplement creatine, answering your top questions, including the best time to take it and the difference between creatine HCL and monohydrate. Plus, we cover the Tokyo Marathon’s hydration rules and what runners need to know before race 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 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. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    31 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    119 | New York City Marathon, Hyponatremia, Hitting the Wall, and Fueling with Sponge Cake

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap the highlights from the New York City Marathon and share the latest updates on the LA100 Group. We also tackle listener questions on several topics, including hyponatremia, hitting the wall, the difference between ferritin and iron, and why sponge cake might just be the ultimate pre-run fuel for your big workouts and races. 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 first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    38 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    118 | Lead in Protein Powders, Carb Loading with Gels, Maintaining Ferritin Levels and More

    This week on Fuel for the Sole, we’re celebrating Meghann’s third time taking (and passing!) her CSSD exam — and breaking down what that means and why it matters. We’re also diving back into the hot topic of lead in protein powders after a new study stirred up quite a bit of conversation. Plus, we answer your listener questions on: carb loading with gels, practical ways to add more fruits and veggies into your diet and maintaining healthy ferritin levels.  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 first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. Try the new Salty Carbs at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.  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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    43 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 12 | Jess Wedel and Skye Latimer

    The 12th stop of the Move Her Mind Event Series with @asics brought us to Oklahoma! We got to chat with Jess Wedel, mountain guide and cancer survivor and Skye Latimer, lifelong dancer and joy-bringer. Jess shared her experience of summiting Mount Everest, and how she leads teams through some of the world's most challenging terrain, while Skye shared her passion for dance at age 4 lead to dancing on sold-out stages and choreographing music videos. This conversation was so fun and inspiring and we hope you enjoy it.

    43 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Fuel for the Sole
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fuel for the Sole
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    Fuel for the Sole

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