This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions from racing to everyday training and more. We discuss:  If graham crackers are truly the best pre-run option  Thoughts on pop-tarts and processed foods  Some great packable lunch options  If Gatorade is as bad as everyone says it is  A whole lot more  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY! Head over...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer a bunch of listener questions covering all sorts of topics. We dive into:  The ingredients in pre-workout and which ones are OK to take  Why no one is talking about E-Gels from Crank Sports  If you should carb load, even if it’s not an “A” race  If Legendary pastries are, in fact, legendary  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS,...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we recap our fueling and hydration strategies at the Berlin Marathon. We dive into:  How we carb loaded the days before the race  The unique hydration station offerings at Berlin Marathon  Our on-course nutrition plan and execution  What might be causing your post-race tummy troubles  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...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we do a deep dive on Creatine. We discuss:  What is creatine and where it comes from  The correct dosage and timing  If runners should take creatine  The potential benefits and downsides of taking creatine  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...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss everything you need to be thinking about for your fall marathon. We chat about:   How to adjust your hydration for the weather  Familiarizing yourself with on-course hydration and nutrition Carb loading best practices and myths  What to expect at Berlin, Chicago and NYC this year  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...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we talk about nutrition for the youths in our lives. We discuss:  The biggest nutrition differences between youths and adults Fueling tactics for after school athletes  How much protein your teen actually needs  The biggest hydration differences between youths and adults  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...

This week on Fuel for the Sole, we chat with Ashley Young, wife of Olympic marathoner Clayton Young, about how he fuels his body to perform at its best. We discuss:  How Clayton fuels his 120 mile weeks  What changes he’s made to his nutrition in the last year  His hydration strategy and how he thrived at the Trials in Orlando His favorite Costco picks and snacks  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This...

In our first ever LIVE Fuel for the Sole episode, we head to Nashville to answer a bunch of listener questions. We chat about:  Fueling and hydrating properly for ultras  The importance of protein timing  When and how to incorporate collagen  Sodium needs and how they differ for everyone  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Skratch Labs! Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and...

If you’re training for a fall marathon, now is the time to get your blood drawn and check your levels. We discuss blood panel results and answer a bunch of other questions, including:  Alternatives to expensive electrolyte drinks  If you should “count” the gel you take before you start running  If the train low/ race high carb theory is legitimate  The most important biomarkers for an endurance athletes A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠...

On this episode of Fuel for the Sole, Meghann joins the Believe in the Run crew in Baltimore and we answer some more listener questions. We chat about:  How Spring Energy brought Awesome Sauce back with a new nutrition label  White Claw’s NA seltzers “with electrolytes”  If protein pills are a viable option  Tart cherry juice, beetroot and more supplements  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode...

This week we dive into a bunch of listener questions, including:  Another discussion on Ozempic Fueling for workouts vs long runs and easy days  The effects of consuming dairy  Practicing the carb load  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY 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...

This week we chat all about summer hydration and how you need to adjust for your training, including:  How sodium intake is dependent upon exercise and sweat rate The best hydration and electrolyte timing  If certain products are best for sodium absorption How and where to figure out your sweat rate and composition  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and...

This week we answer a bunch of listener questions, including:  Cheaper alternatives to Maurten and other sports gels  If it’s OK to make your own sports drinks and fuel  If you’re hitting the wall from lack of fueling or other reasons  What “bonking” feels like  A whole lot more!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Cheribundi! Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS...

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!  Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ [email protected]⁠.  This episode is fueled by ASICS, RNWY and Cheribundi! Head over to⁠...

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!  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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...