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Fuel for the Sole

Fuel for the Sole
Hydration
Nutrition
Running
Marathon Training
Electrolytes
Creatine
ASICS
Collagen
Ozempic
Sodium
Nutrition For Runners
Boston Marathon
Weight Loss
Carb Loading
Recovery
Athletic Performance
Running Nutrition
Eating Disorders
Hydration Strategies
Carbohydrate Loading

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 ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes169Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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 C... more

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 y... more

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 b... more

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 elect... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Saul
Sports psychology coach and performance coach
Emily Saul Sports Psychology
Episode: Move Her Mind | Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach
Nick Ecker
Nickel Pickle, listener with questions about lactate gels
Social media handle Nickel Pickle
Episode: 136 | Broccoli Juice Shots, Lactate 60 Gels, Sweat Rates and Fueling for Taco Bell 50Ks
Jamie Johnston
Audio submission from viewer of Cupcakes for PRs on Instagram
Episode: 130 | Oral Iron Strips, UCAN Alternatives, Runner’s Colitis and Grand Canyon Nutrition
Makenna Myler
Distance runner for Asics
Asics Athlete
Episode: Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 2 | Makenna Myler, Valarie Allman and Taliyah Brooks
Taliyah Brooks
Olympian World Championship bronze medalist in heptathlon
Asics Athlete
Episode: Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 2 | Makenna Myler, Valarie Allman and Taliyah Brooks
Valarie Allman
Discus thrower, Olympian
Asics Athlete
Episode: Move Her Mind Summit | Ep 2 | Makenna Myler, Valarie Allman and Taliyah Brooks
Deena Kastor
A professional long-distance runner and Olympic medalist, who has been influential in promoting women's running.
Asics
Episode: Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 13 | Deena Kastor
Allie Caminiti
A running coach and art therapist, also an EMDR therapist.
Rabbit Elite Trail Team
Episode: Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 11 | Allie Caminiti, Art Therapist and Run Coach
Elyse Braner
Director of People and Culture at Pacers Running, with experience in organizing running events and marathons.
Pacers Running
Episode: Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 9 | Brittany Greene and Elyse Braner

Hosts

Meghann Featherstun
Host, believes in the Run / nutrition expert; sports dietitian
Megan Featherstun
Co-host, nutrition expert; host of Fuel for the Sole
Thomas
Co-host, Believe in the Run; runner perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 596 ratings
  • Thank you

    I absolutely love your pod and listen to every episode and I just want to thank you for the info you put out there. Just ran Chicago with a PR of 2:53 and was able to negative split with a ton of energy left for the last few miles despite the heat. I followed all of your advice and it was so clutch. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChandzMLZ
    United States16 days ago
  • Lose Thomas

    Great information and such approachable nutrition information from the Megs, but Thomas continues to be such a disappointment. In the latest episode speculating that Mary Cain and Kara Goucher could have been the ones in the wrong? Not helpful perspective and pretty offensive

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Correr22373889
    United States5 months ago
  • Oversaturated

    This podcast used to be fun, but it feels like it’s just become another vehicle to market products the general audience doesn’t really need unfortunately. Are Registered Dietitians permitted to promote one specific product or be partial to one brand? If you have to hype sponsor content, okay, but don’t make it so over the top and over-sell, it becomes even more annoying. The bigger question is are you really helping anyone to learn anything about nutrition other than to buy packaged sports mark... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ajhr770
    Canada9 months ago
  • Amazing advice for improving performance, but sometimes mean-spirited

    I love Meghann’s advice and her sunny, welcoming attitude on the show. I took nearly 11 minutes off my marathon PR by incorporating her nutrition recommendations into my training. But Thomas can be elitist and adds very little to the show. He spent a good chunk of the most recent episode making fun of listeners who run with hydration backpacks and speculated that a listener who uses medical cannabis called in to the show high (a dumb joke that didn’t land). Running is for everyone, and we should... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    45701 NYC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love you guys but not the voicemail

    Guys, you are awesome and the nutrition advice is really solid, but please consider dropping the voicemail listener questions. Many are way too long and I am not really here to listen to some girl talk about how close she is to a sub 3 marathon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinniePruh
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates real-world fueling insights and the approachable tone that makes complex nutrition topics approachable.
Listeners praise accessible, evidence-based nutrition guidance and practical tips for fueling and hydration.
Criticism centers on host banter and occasional interruptions; some listeners feel the format leans toward sponsorship and product promotion.

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143 | New Ferritin Guidelines, Homemade Sports Nutrition, Evening Races and Collagen Results
Q: Can homemade coconut water and sweet potato gels work for fueling long runs and a marathon?
Featherstun says homemade fuel can work if it supplies water, sodium and carbohydrates, but recommends considering portability, storage and whether the mix provides fructose as well as other carbohydrates.
143 | New Ferritin Guidelines, Homemade Sports Nutrition, Evening Races and Collagen Results
Q: How soon should I request my blood work again to see if my iron levels have improved?
Featherstun says meaningful lab changes often take at least three months, with two months being the earliest reasonable retest; she suggests testing quarterly while supplementing.
Move Her Mind | Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach
Q: So I think our audience probably knows who you are, but by chance, they are not familiar, someone who's listening, tell us a little bit about Emily Saul.
Emily describes herself as a sports psychology and performance coach who helps athletes, especially runners, work on the mental side of sport to support their physical training and performance.
142 | Leg Cramps, Diaphragm Cramps, Stress Fractures and Are Electrolytes a Scam?
Q: Are electrolytes necessary for endurance athletes, or are they a scam for most people?
Electrolytes are not universally necessary; many endurance athletes can meet sodium needs through diet, but those who sweat heavily or train in heat may still benefit from electrolytes during activity, and personal assessment is key.
142 | Leg Cramps, Diaphragm Cramps, Stress Fractures and Are Electrolytes a Scam?
Q: What should someone mid-race do if a side stitch or diaphragm cramp hits and how is it related to what they ate before running?
Side stitches can be triggered by a heavy stomach and overfilled gut, so lighter meals before runs and mindful timing help; cramps can also relate to ferritin levels and breathing efficiency, so focusing on fueling, breath control, and potentially addressing iron status can be important.

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What is Fuel for the Sole about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on sports nutrition, hydration, and practical fueling strategies for runners, blending evidence-based guidance with real-world testing and listener Q&A. Episodes frequently cover daily hydration, electrolyte balance, race-day fueling, and evaluating popular products and supplements, with hosts often translating scientific concepts into accessible tips. A notable strength is the duo's approachable tone alongside occasional expert guests, plus sponsor integrations that illustrate real-world application for endurance athletes. If you're seeking actionable nutrition and hydration insights for running performance, this program is likely to be valuable, especially for listeners who want concrete routines, product recommendations... more

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Recent guests on Fuel for the Sole include:

1. Emily Saul
2. Nick Ecker
3. Jamie Johnston
4. Makenna Myler
5. Taliyah Brooks
6. Valarie Allman
7. Deena Kastor
8. Allie Caminiti

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