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Fuel for the Sole

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143 | New Ferritin Guidelines, Homemade Sports Nutrition, Evening Races and Collagen Results

October 20, 2026 · 52 min

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…
Move Her Mind | Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach

October 13, 2026 · 50 min

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…
142 | Leg Cramps, Diaphragm Cramps, Stress Fractures and Are Electrolytes a Scam?

October 6, 2026 · 42 min

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…
Move Her Mind | LA100 Rewind and a Big Announcement

October 5, 2026 · 41 min

We sat down with five women (Kari Harman, Hannah Punt, Cait Ryan, Meghan Vogt, Tonie Williams) from the original #LA100, the group that ran the 2026 LA Marathon with ASICS after 16 weeks of coaching from the Megs. We get into the…
141 | Sydney Marathon Recap, Cadence Sleep Hydration, Carbo-Gain and More

September 22, 2026 · 39 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're fresh off Sydney — recapping our carb loading strategy, some of the highlights and discussing what went wrong for Thomas in Chamonix (spoiler: leg cramps). Then we get into your listener questions…

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140 | Carb Loading Myths, NSF for Sport, Fueling for Modern Day Pentathlon and Race Nutrition Strategies

September 8, 2026 · 33 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we debunk an Instagram post about carb-loading, break down what the NSF for Sport certification actually means, share fueling suggestions for a modern-day pentathlon, and dig into race-day nutrition and…
139 | Fueling Slow Long Runs, Best Types of Collagen and Diet Coke Studies

August 25, 2026 · 39 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're talking about fueling for slow, long runs and how that relationship with fueling shifts in the endurance space. We also answer a listener question on collagen — specifically, which types are actually…
138 | Post-Run Recovery, Late-Night Fueling, and the Costco Bulk Buys Worth Making (and Skipping)

August 11, 2026 · 43 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we dig into the new caffeine guidelines, quality (and fast) post-run protein sources, how to fuel a night run, and our take on the best cost-effective bulk buys for an active lifestyle at Costco, BJ's, and…
137 | Daily Hydration Needs, Post-Run Headaches, Race Day Strategies and Creatine Gummies vs Powders

July 28, 2026 · 41 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we tackle several listener questions. We get into how much water you actually need each day — and whether you might be overdoing it. We're digging into what's behind those post-run headaches and what you can…
136 | Broccoli Juice Shots, Lactate 60 Gels, Sweat Rates and Fueling for Taco Bell 50Ks

July 14, 2026 · 34 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're diving into broccoli juice shots — aka Nomio — since it's been all over our feeds lately. We also get into Lactate 60 gels and whether we should all be taking them, break down what actually qualifies…
135 | Understanding Potassium, Protein Denaturing, Blood Panels and Hydration Maxxing

June 30, 2026 · 50 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're diving into your questions. Is potassium something you actually need to supplement - and if so, how? Does cooking with protein powder destroy its effectiveness? What should your Vitamin D levels really…
134 | Low Vitamin D, Isomaltulose, Waking up Hungry, and Race Anxiety

June 16, 2026 · 46 min

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we're tackling a bunch of your questions. We cover everything from waking up hungry in the middle of the night to whether you should be supplementing with Vitamin D, to managing race-day anxiety and its…

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About the show

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