Fuel for the Sole

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66 | Nutrition for recovery Nov 07, 2023

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This week we’re talking about race day recovery and dive into a recent study on metabolic recovery of marathon runners. We chat about:

The most important facets of recovery
The importance of nutrition timing and recovery
How GI health impacts recovery
The impact of alcohol on recovery
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak!

65 | Your race day fueling and nutrition questions answered Oct 24, 2023

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This week we’re answering a bunch of your questions all related to race day nutrition and fueling. We cover:

Taking carbs in liquid vs gel form
Balancing sodium and carbs on race day
Carb loading and fueling for a multi-day race
The difference between salt tabs and electrolyte beverages
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak!

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.
We’re enjoying the new Kodiak PEAK Oatmeal which was made specifically for people who live an active lifestyle. It comes with 20g of protein 40% less sugar than original Kodiak oatmeal packets. Head over to www.kodiakcakes.com/BIR for 20% a PEAK Oatmeal bundle.

64 | 2023 Berlin Marathon Race Recap Oct 10, 2023

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This week we talk all things 2023 Berlin Marathon! We recap Meghann’s new 2:49 marathon PR, what the course was like, how she fueled and why carb loading in Berlin is really great. We dive into:

Meghann’s pre-race fueling strategy
The personal hydration bottle service offered at the Berlin Marathon
How Meghann adjusted her Maurten intake mid-race
Why electrolytes are so important for marathon runners
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Kodiak!

We’re enjoying the new Kodiak PEAK Oatmeal which was made specifically for people who live an active lifestyle. It comes with 20g of protein 40% less sugar than original Kodiak oatmeal packets. Head over to www.kodiakcakes.com/BIR for 20% a PEAK Oatmeal bundle.

63 | Maurten 160, mixing sodium and hydrogels, protein needs for endurance athletes and donating blood Sep 26, 2023

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This week we dive into several listener questions, including:

The new Maurten 160 product
If acid reducing medication affects hydrogels
If you can mix sodium with hydrogels
The protein needs of endurance athletes
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS!
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.

62 | A new study on reactive hypoglycemia, carb loading and more listener questions Sep 12, 2023

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This week we dive into a new study that discusses the association between pre-exercise food ingestion timing and reactive hypoglycemia. The study examined a group of nearly 7,000 users who logged a total of 48,799 pre-exercise food events with CGM data. We chat about:

What exactly is reactive or rebound hypoglycemia
How to navigate reactive hypoglycemia
Carb loading tactics
Why you might be feeling hungry all the time
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS! 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.

61 | Changing eating habits, fueling for a 5+ hour marathon, glycogen storage and cramping in the heat, a lot more Aug 29, 2023

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We’re back to our regular programming answering several listener questions! This week we dive into:

Eating habits that lead to poor morning runs
Tactics for changing habits and behaviors around eating
Glycogen storage and cramps in the heat
Fueling for a 5+ hour marathon
A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

BONUS EPISODE: A Discussion on The Drop Episode 179 with Dr. Phil Maffetone Aug 15, 2023

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We were overwhelmed with the response from The Drop podcast with Phil Maffetone, so we are bringing you a bonus episode to chat through what was said. We discuss:

✔ If “junk food” really turns off your aerobic system

✔ If sugar is as addictive as cigarettes

✔ If eating too many carbs affects your metabolism negatively

✔ If runners actually need carbohydrates

✔ A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

60 | More Summer Tour Recaps, Travel Nutrition, Reasons our Clothes are Tight Aug 15, 2023

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We very briefly recap our last couple of tour stops and then dive into some listener questions all about travel. We chat about:

✔ The best protein bar options when you’re on the go

✔ What to pack when traveling during training or racing

✔ The correlation between anxiety and digestion

✔ Why our clothes might be tighter training through the Summer

✔ A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

59 | Live from Baltimore + Summer Hydration Tour + Your Hydration Questions Aug 01, 2023

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Alright, guys, the first half of this episode is just a recap of our Summer Hydration Tour. We do eventually chat about some hydration products and answers a few listener questions, including:

✔ What we think about the new NeverSecond Ice gels

✔ When it's necessary to hyper hydrate (or use a very high sodium product)

✔ Thoughts on zero calorie electrolyte drinks

✔ Signs of dehydration

✔ A whole lot more!

Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com.

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

58 | Fueling for Summer races, Ketone IQ and IV Hydration Infusions Jul 18, 2023

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This week we cover more listener questions and provide some insight into our Summer racing and fueling tactics. We dive into: ✔ How Meghann fueled for her 8K Win ✔ What we think of FastFood gels ✔ If Ketone IQ is as good as Sara Hall claims it to be ✔ Why we used IV hydration infusions and if they’re actually a good idea ✔ A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS! 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.

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