In the second episode of our Disordered Eating Series , we explore the lingering disordered thoughts that can persist after eating disorder treatment and throughout the recovery journey. We discuss practical strategies for reducing negative food thoughts and old behaviors, and why it's crucial to ensure these thoughts don’t shape how we nourish our children or talk about food in our homes. We also take a look at UCAN’s GLP-1 marketing claims and the broader messages circulating on social media—h...
Jul 18, 2025•30 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer several more listener questions and discuss: How to accurately calculate your protein needs If Frog Fuel is legit Average sweat rates and composition Hydration losses vs. intake during training and races A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at fuelforthesolepodcast@g mail.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...
Jul 15, 2025•48 min
In the first episode of our Disordered Eating Series, we tackle the complex and deeply personal topic of recovering from eating disorders while maintaining a relationship with running. We answer listener questions and bring in expert insight from Lyndsie N. Romes, a registered dietitian with nearly a decade of experience working in the field of eating disorders. Lyndsie helps us unpack what recovery can look like for runners, how to recognize disordered patterns, and how to rebuild a healthy con...
Jul 11, 2025•38 min
The fifth stop of the Move Her Mind event series with Asics was held in Minneapolis, MN! In this episode we chat with Britta Gauthier Aho, a pelvic health PT who works with runners through all stages of life, including pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. We discuss how to modify your training and nutrition during these phases of life and what you can expect from your pelvic health PT. We’ve got several more stops, so join us at a city near you and bonus points if you bring a friend who needs...
Jul 08, 2025•50 min
It’s another week of answering listener questions, and this week we cover all sorts of topics, including: Fueling hard workouts Carrying and refilling handhelds during races The differences between liquid carbs and gels How to avoid mid-race pee breaks A whole lot more! 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 fr...
Jul 01, 2025•37 min
The fourth stop of the Move Her Mind event series with Asics was held in Nashville, TN. In this episode we speak with Lolita Sneed-Bryant, an RN, Certified Run Coach and Certified Health Coach and Abby Lokits, Executive Director of Free to Move, a non-profit advocating for Women’s Safety. Free to Move was started in memory of her late sister-in-law, Alyssa Lokits, who was shot and killed on a popular running trail in Nashville on October 14, 2024. We discuss tactics and resources for coming back...
Jun 24, 2025•48 min
It’s another week of answering listener questions, and this week we cover all sorts of topics, including: The difference between fueling for a marathon and a 50K If you should be mixing up your own Gatorade-like drinks If it’s OK to your Maurten gels with electrolytes Nutrition for osteoporosis A whole lot more! 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...
Jun 17, 2025•46 min
The third stop of the Move Her Mind event series with Asics was held in Ridgefield, CT. In this episode we chat with Asics-sponsored professional runner, Makenna Myler , who lives and trains in Utah. She placed 7th at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials where she clocked a time of 2:26:14, just 10-months after giving birth to her son. We’re also joined by Megan Connolly Morant –a television and multi-media personality, best known for her work with WWE. She is also an avid marathon runner, a form...
Jun 10, 2025•49 min
It’s another week of answering listener questions, but this we’re talking all things sodium! We discuss: Preparing for running in warmer climates Getting in enough sodium on a sensitive stomach Should you be getting your sodium through food or electrolyte drinks Nursing and taking electrolytes A whole lot more! 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...
Jun 03, 2025•42 min
The second stop of the Move Her Mind event series with Asics was held in Boston with the amazing Emily Saul. In this episode, Emily takes us through a guided visualization that left us all emotional and ready to take on 26.2. Whether you’re getting ready for a big race or just a big life event, this is a wonderful mindset practice. We’ve got several more stops, so join us at a city near you and bonus points if you bring a friend who needs your support & encouragement to start a movement habi...
May 27, 2025•58 min
It’s another week of answering listener questions! In this episode, we discuss: If carb depletion before a big race has any ground What it means if you have low HDL and what might be causing it Why you may be feeling nauseous mid-race and how to fix it Tips for avoiding all kinds of GI issues during training and racing 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 ...
May 20, 2025•46 min
We kicked off the Move Her Mind event series with ASICS in DC at the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler. This year, the Megs will be traveling around the country, hosting group runs and panels and bringing in experts to chat on all sorts of topics - keeping the conversations meaningful and impactful with the goal of getting more women moving. To kick-off the series, we headed down to DC to host a conversation about the results of ASICS’ global study on the gender exercise gap with study co-chair Dr. Dee Dl...
May 13, 2025•28 min
This week on the podcast we answer a bunch more listener questions, including: If we can build a tolerance for sodium What distance and intensity we should carb load What might be causing our post-run light headedness Where to start when trying to lose weight while running Want to be featured on the show? Email us 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 y...
May 06, 2025•45 min
This week on the podcast we answer a bunch of listener questions (with of course many tangents). We dive into: If protein chips count towards your overall daily protein intake Balancing nutrition and going back into the office daily If your sports gels really expire A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us 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 yo...
Apr 22, 2025•44 min
This week on the podcast we talk about what you can expect at the Boston and London Marathons this year. We dive into: What you can bring and what will be on course at London and Boston Carb loading and prepping for late race starts Caffeine and gel timing A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us 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 ...
Apr 08, 2025•44 min
This week on the podcast we chat about Hobb Kessler’s go-to drink powder and answer a few listener questions. We dive into: The difference between collagen and protein powder Adjusting nutrition needs for different types of training Crank Sports gels A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us 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 wi...
Mar 25, 2025•34 min
This week on the podcast we get a quick update from Meghann on her injury, discuss a new product we love, and answer several listener questions, including: Why you may be struggling to increase ferritin levels Tactics for racing in the heat Gluten free pre-run options How many carbs to take before runs and workouts A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a ...
Mar 11, 2025•43 min
It’s episode 100! If you’re familiar with The Drop podcast, you’ve heard Thomas and Meg’s origin stories, and today we’re diving deep into Meghann’s upbringing. We chat about: Growing up in Kent, OH Meghann’s journey to becoming a sports dietician How Featherstone Nutrition came to life The future of Featherstone Nutrition and how its evolved A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to A...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we get an update on Meghann’s injury and then dive into a bunch of listener questions, including: Taking salt tabs in the winter If you should try Cordyceps Mushroom supplements What to adjust while training during pregnancy How many servings of vegetables you should be eating A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASIC...
Feb 11, 2025•45 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss a new research paper about heavy metals found in protein powders, and answer a bunch of listener questions, including: If athletes have higher HbA1c than the general public Which electrolytes you should be taking The importance of third party testing How to fuel on the bike A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a...
Jan 28, 2025•39 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we discuss a new performance gel study and then dive into all the recent fads and diets and the science behind them, including: Cleanses and detoxes Whole30 Taking GLP-1 for vanity weight loss Fasting “Clean” eating A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us 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 ...
Jan 14, 2025•44 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we dive into a hard topic: injuries. Meghann shares her personal setback and how she’s been healing, including: Why an injury happens in the first place Risk factors for stress fractures and other injuries What to do after a diagnosis The importance of fueling related to injuries The steps to ensure your physical and mental health A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and R...
Dec 31, 2024•54 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, and discuss the role of the influencer. We dive into: How to best calculate your general nutrition needs How much caffeine is really too much How the Megs used fuel and training to break 3 hours in the marathon Protein needs of a vegetarian A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS ...
Dec 17, 2024•49 min
This week on Fuel for the Sole, we answer more listener questions, but first we talk about our entry into the sport. We cover: How and why each of us (Meaghan, Meghann and Thomas) started running Sourdough experiments and if they’re worth the time What might be causing your mid-race nausea If sodium actually prevents muscle cramps A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY! Head over to A...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 94
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneAS...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS, Cheribundi and RNWY! Head over to ASIC...
Nov 05, 2024•43 min
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and Cheribundi! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for ...
Oct 22, 2024•43 min
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. 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 ...
Oct 08, 2024•43 min
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASI...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min
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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS! Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s co...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min
