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 via the Anchor App (just click the 'message' button) or email us at [email protected] to be featured on the show.

  • 48 minutes 50 seconds
    79 | The 2024 London Marathon race recap

    This week we recap Meghann’s nutrition and hydration strategy for the 2024 London Marathon. We dive into: 

    • Travel to London and carb loading along the way 

    • Race morning logistics and pre-race nutrition 

    • On course fuel options and Meghann’s strategy 

    • Post race fun 

    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at[email protected]

    This episode is fueled by ASICS and Cheribundi!

    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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    7 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 45 minutes 32 seconds
    78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races

    This week we recap our nutrition and hydration strategies for the 2024 Boston Marathon. We also answer listener questions about warm races and how to adjust for them. We dive into: 

    • How much the weather impacted race performances at Boston  

    • What adjustments need to be made to your sodium and hydration intake 

    • How carb loading affects hydration

    • What hydration mistakes you may have made on race day 

    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at[email protected]

    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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    23 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 27 seconds
    77 | A discussion on Ozempic and other hot topics

    This week we dive into Oprah’s Ozempic special and why everyone is talking about this new weight loss drug. We chat about: 

    • GLP-1 medication, and an overview of this drug

    • Who would and would not benefit from Ozempic 

    • Concerns and side effects of GLP-1

    • Maurten and sodium products 

    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at[email protected]

    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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    9 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 4 seconds
    76 | A discussion with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten

    This week we spoke with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten. We chat about: 

    • How sports nutrition has played a role in running and racing 

    • Why you should fuel low intensity runs 

    • How much sodium it takes to break down the hydrogel 

    • Where Maurten is headed in the future 

    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at[email protected]


    This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!


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

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    26 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 57 seconds
    75 | Tokyo Marathon Recap

    This week we chat with Meghann about her experience at the Tokyo Marathon and dive into all the fueling and logistical details. We discuss:

    • Traveling to Tokyo and adjusting to the time change 

    • Some great ways to carb load in Tokyo 

    • Her fueling strategy and adjustments based on Tokyo Marathon rules 

    • Why we think everyone should run the Tokyo Marathon

    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at[email protected]

    This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!

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


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    12 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 21 seconds
    74 | Olympic Trials Marathon nutrition recap

    This week we chat all about the Olympic Marathon Trials down in Orlando. We discuss:

    • How athletes fueled before and during the Olympic Trials Marathon 
    • A 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials study on females and disordered eating
    • The impact of low energy availability 
    • Trials “hot takes” 
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWAY!

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

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    27 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 37 minutes 3 seconds
    73 | The Costco hot dog diet, Berberine supplements and more listener questions

    This week we chat about a viral video of the guy who tried eating nothing but Costco hot dogs for an entire week, and answer a bunch of listener questions, including: 

    • How to adjust nutrition for shorter races 
    • Some of the best high protein bagel toppings
    • Whether a pre-dinner IPA is better than late night snacking 
    • If Berberine supplements are legit 
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    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.

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

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    13 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 45 minutes 26 seconds
    72 | A deep dive into hit Netflix show “You Are What You Eat” and listener questions

    This week we talk about the new Netflix Documentary, ‘You Are What You Eat’ and answer some listener questions. We discuss: 

    • The twin study on vegan vs omnivore diets 
    • The results after 8 weeks on a vegan diet 
    • Why you’re seeing Ketone IQ in your Instagram feed
    • If Ketone IQ actually works 
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    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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    30 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 39 minutes 11 seconds
    71 | Family nutrition debates, a new protein study & more listener questions

    This week we talk about a new protein study, tackle some family debates and answer more listener questions, including: 

    • How much protein you actually absorb 
    • The benefits of fueling and hydration in training 
    • Interpreting blood results 
    • Why your cholesterol levels might be high 
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    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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    16 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    70 | All your weightloss questions answered and a new program from Featherstone Nutrition

    This week we’re answering all of your questions about weight loss, including: 

    • How to navigate weight loss with training 
    • How to better calculate your race weight 
    • Why BMI isn’t helpful 
    • The correlation of weight and race times 
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    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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    2 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 41 minutes 44 seconds
    69 | All of your GI questions, answered

    This week we’re answering all of your GI questions, including: 

    • How to deal with IBS-D 
    • How to change habits for more regularity 
    • What’s causing nausea on your long runs and races 
    • The impact of hydration and fiber intake
    • A whole lot more! 

    Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]

    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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    19 December 2023, 11:00 am
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