In this episode of Fuel for the Sole, we answer Toms’ question about drinking alcohol during training. We discuss the effects of alcohol on performance and whether or not you should eliminate alcohol entirely before a big race. We also chat about ‘junk food’ and the best times to incorporate these foods into your training.
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13 | Alcohol and training

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. 

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Nutrition

Health & Fitness

This week we chat all about Spring Energy gels and their not-so-awesome-sauce flavor. We also answer a few listener questions including: 

 How many carbs and calories are actually in the Awesomesauce Spring energy gels 

 Some gluten-free options for carb loading 

 If you should being taking protein mid-race 

 A whole lot more! 


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This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Cheribundi!


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81 | The Spring-gate controversy, fueling well gluten-free and mid-race protein

This week we dive into several listener questions, including:  

 How to use the new Skratch Everyday Drink Mix

 Racing and using caffeinated products 

 Adjusting nutrition and hydration for ultramarathons 

 How meticulous we should be about the “take a gel every 30 minutes” rule 

  A whole lot more! 


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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.
We love Cheribundi, especially after a hot run - stick a pouch in the freezer and come home to a frozen cherry pop! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com. 

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80 | High sodium hydration products, effects of caffeine, racing ultramarathons and more listener questions

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! 


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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.
We love Cheribundi, especially after a hot run - stick a pouch in the freezer and come home to a frozen tart cherry pop! We’re happy to offer our listeners 20% off their purchase by using the code FUEL at checkout. Get yours today at Cheribundi.com. 

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79 | The 2024 London Marathon race recap

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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 
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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78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races

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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. 
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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13 | Alcohol and training

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