

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! 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
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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Mar 24, 2026 • 47min
128 | ASICS LA Marathon Recap with the #LA100
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap the ASICS LA Marathon and hear from some of the incredible women of the #LA100. From first-time marathon finishes to new PRs and everything in between, these runners proved you can still have an amazing race—even on a tough 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

Mar 10, 2026 • 41min
127 | Dehydration, Race Day Nutrition Timing, Carb Calculators and Chews vs Gels
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we share the latest updates from our sponsor, RNWY, and dive into several listener questions. We cover dehydration during marathons, whether the timing of your nutrition and hydration impacts performance, how to get the most out of Meghann’s carb calculator (and why most runners should consider a three-day carb load), and the ongoing debate of chews versus gels 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.

Mar 3, 2026 • 34min
Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 2 | Makenna Myler, Valarie Allman and Taliyah Brooks
Our final conversation of the Move Her Mind Summit brings together ASICS elite athletes Makenna Myler, Val Allman, and Taliyah Brooks for an inspiring and candid discussion. Each of these remarkable women shares her journey into sport, what fuels her drive to compete, the obstacles she has faced and overcome, and her vision for 2026 and beyond. It was such a fun conversation, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed being part of it.

Feb 24, 2026 • 39min
126 | A DQ Blizzard Study, Berberine, Urolithin, Santa Madre RESET gels and MCT Oil
They debunk a viral Instagram claim about a fast-food dessert and recovery. They scrutinize berberine, its modest effects and safety concerns. They discuss urolithin A and its limited longevity evidence. They question Santa Madre tart cherry and ‘No Cramps’ gels. They explain MCT oil metabolism and why benefits are small and often overrated.

Feb 17, 2026 • 42min
Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 1 | Taliyah Brooks and Allyson Felix
To kick off the Move Her Mind Event Summit, we sat down with ASICS athlete Taylia Brooks and Olympian Allyson Felix to explore the different stages and transitions throughout life. From high school competition to the world stage, they shared lessons from their journeys at the highest level—reminding us that every chapter brings its own challenges, growth, and opportunities.

Feb 10, 2026 • 48min
125 | Low Carb Research Studies, High Liver Enzymes, Feeling Like the Tin Man and Bloating
They debate a provocative carb study suggesting as little as 10 g/hr might suffice for endurance fueling. They dissect study bias, limitations and when carbs truly matter. Listeners ask about high liver enzymes, underfueling and recovery sabotage. Practical reasons for mid-run bloating and fixes are explored.

Jan 27, 2026 • 33min
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.

Jan 13, 2026 • 47min
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.

Dec 30, 2025 • 43min
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.

Dec 16, 2025 • 35min
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.


