Fuel for the Sole

Latest Episodes:

95 | Influencers, Calorie Calculators, Breaking 3 and Vegetarian Protein Requirements Dec 17, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, and discuss the role of the influencer. We dive into:

How to best calculate your general nutrition needs
How much caffeine is really too much
How the Megs used fuel and training to break 3 hours in the marathon
Protein needs of a vegetarian
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.

94 | Our running origin stories, sourdough starter, mid-race nausea and muscle cramps Dec 03, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, but first we talk about our entry into the sport. We cover:

How and why each of us (Meaghan, Meghann and Thomas) started running
Sourdough experiments and if they’re worth the time
What might be causing your mid-race nausea
If sodium actually prevents muscle cramps
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY!

We love Cheribundi, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at ⁠Cheribundi.com⁠.

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.

93 | Pre-run snacks, processed foods, Gatorade and our favorite packable lunches Nov 19, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions from racing to everyday training and more. We discuss:

If graham crackers are truly the best pre-run option
Thoughts on pop-tarts and processed foods
Some great packable lunch options
If Gatorade is as bad as everyone says it is
A whole lot more

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY!

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.

92 | Pre-workout, E-Gels, Legendary Foods and Carb Loading Fun Runs Nov 05, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions covering all sorts of topics. We dive into:

The ingredients in pre-workout and which ones are OK to take
Why no one is talking about E-Gels from Crank Sports
If you should carb load, even if it’s not an “A” race
If Legendary pastries are, in fact, legendary
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY!

We’ve been using RNWY Collagen and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase.

91 | Berlin Marathon Recap and Listener Questions Oct 22, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap our fueling and hydration strategies at the Berlin Marathon. We dive into:

How we carb loaded the days before the race
The unique hydration station offerings at Berlin Marathon
Our on-course nutrition plan and execution
What might be causing your post-race tummy troubles
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Cheribundi!

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We love Cheribundi, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at ⁠Cheribundi.com⁠.

90 | A Deep Dive on Creatine for Endurance Athletes Oct 08, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we do a deep dive on Creatine. We discuss:

What is creatine and where it comes from
The correct dosage and timing
If runners should take creatine
The potential benefits and downsides of taking creatine
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS and Cheribundi!

We love Cheribundi, and now our favorite drink comes in gummy form! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com.

89 | Fall Marathon Nutrition Strategies & Listener Tips Sep 24, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss everything you need to be thinking about for your fall marathon. We chat about:

How to adjust your hydration for the weather
Familiarizing yourself with on-course hydration and nutrition
Carb loading best practices and myths
What to expect at Berlin, Chicago and NYC this year
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

88 | Child and Teen Athlete Nutrition Sep 10, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we talk about nutrition for the youths in our lives. We discuss:

The biggest nutrition differences between youths and adults
Fueling tactics for after school athletes
How much protein your teen actually needs
The biggest hydration differences between youths and adults
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS!

87 | Fuel for the Sole in Paris with Ashley Young (wife of Clayton Young) Aug 27, 2024

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This week on Fuel for the Sole, we chat with Ashley Young, wife of Olympic marathoner Clayton Young, about how he fuels his body to perform at its best. We discuss:

How Clayton fuels his 120 mile weeks
What changes he’s made to his nutrition in the last year
His hydration strategy and how he thrived at the Trials in Orlando
His favorite Costco picks and snacks
A whole lot more!

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

This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Skratch Labs!

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Bonus Episode: Live from Nashville Aug 15, 2024

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In our first ever LIVE Fuel for the Sole episode, we head to Nashville to answer a bunch of listener questions. We chat about: