Fuel for the Sole

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144 | Candy vs Gels, Racing and GLP-1s, Savory Fuel and Carb Maxxing Nov 03, 2026

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we’re tackling your listener questions: Can you swap gels for candy? What should you know about racing while on a GLP-1? What are the best savory fueling options? And how do you figure out how many carbs you actually need?

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!

RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the

highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any

of the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours 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.

Move Her Mind | Amory Rowe, Writer & Sub 3-Hour Marathoner after 40 Oct 27, 2026

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We talk with Amory about all things marathoning and what it took to break three hours after 40. She walks us through the lessons along the way: divorcing her data at Chicago in 2019, redefining her race at Boston in 2021, asking better questions at CIM in 2024, and finally embracing change at Boston in 2026. Amory is a wealth of knowledge and an absolute joy to talk to.

You can find Amory at https://www.amoryrowesalem.com/

143 | New Ferritin Guidelines, Homemade Sports Nutrition, Evening Races and Collagen Results Oct 20, 2026

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In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we dig into a new protein option we’ve been trying, Bold Bars, share a success story from Berlin, and then tackle your questions. We cover what to know about the new ferritin guidelines, whether it’s OK to make your own sports nutrition, how to fuel for an evening race, and how soon you should expect results from your collagen supplement.

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!

RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the

highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any

Move Her Mind | Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach Oct 13, 2026

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Emily Saul is back, and she's a favorite of ours and yours. This time we learn more about her background and how she ended up with a master's in sport psychology. We also get into the transitions a lot of runners go through, like coming back from a break, whether that's injury, pregnancy, or just a choice you made, and learning to meet your body where it is right now. As always, Emily sends us off with some great advice.

You can find Emily at https://www.esaulmovement.com/

142 | Leg Cramps, Diaphragm Cramps, Stress Fractures and Are Electrolytes a Scam? Oct 06, 2026

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In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we get into what might be behind those mid-race cramps. We break down the difference between leg cramps and diaphragm cramps and share a few ways to help prevent both. We also take a listener question about electrolytes (and whether all these companies are just a scam), then wrap up with how to come back from big injuries like stress fractures.

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!

RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the

highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any

Move Her Mind | LA100 Rewind and a Big Announcement Oct 05, 2026

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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/

141 | Sydney Marathon Recap, Cadence Sleep Hydration, Carbo-Gain and More Sep 22, 2026

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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 by ASICS and RNWY!

RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the

highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any

140 | Carb Loading Myths, NSF for Sport, Fueling for Modern Day Pentathlon and Race Nutrition Strategies Sep 08, 2026

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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!

RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any of the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.

139 | Fueling Slow Long Runs, Best Types of Collagen and Diet Coke Studies Aug 25, 2026

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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 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. RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any

138 | Post-Run Recovery, Late-Night Fueling, and the Costco Bulk Buys Worth Making (and Skipping) Aug 11, 2026

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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!

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