Welcome to What’s My Age Again – the podcast that asks: How old are you? How old is your body? What do you do to feel young? Katherine Ryan not only asks her celebrity guests how they feel about ageing but she also asks them to give her their blood. Every famous name on the show takes a biological age test and midway through the show we reveal how their bodies' age compares to their chronological age. Katherine Ryan is 41 but is her body? It’s a fascinating and fun conversation about their l ...
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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 [email protected] to be featured on the show. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medica ...
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This is your coffee podcast and your newest addiction. I'm Holly Shannon, what are you pouring today coffee lovers? Join me for a cup of connection. We will sip, share, and come completely unfiltered, this Coffee podcast is Brewed for Connection. Let me give you the dark roast first, coffee is figurative, are we really meeting up for the shot of caffeine, or are we craving connection? Are you dating? Swipe right for that coffee date! Maybe coffee is your new black! What about coffee culture? ...
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I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and health coach. I nerd out over nutrition science and love food! I also like to talk a lot so here I am chatting about food, science, fitness, my cats and other fun healthy tips!
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Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 2 | Emily Saul
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58:02The 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 severa…
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Sophie Ellis Bextor - ‘Murder’ reborn and the unexpected power of a woman in her mid-life
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56:03Sophie is in her mid forties and says she’s finally shed her inner critic and found a new power. She tells Katherine she’s more confident on stage now than she ever was in her twenties and says the resurgence of her hit single Murder on the Dance Floor has been wonderful and rejuvenating. Her mother, Janet Ellis (famous for presenting Blue Peter in…
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106 | Carb depletion theories, increasing HDL (the "good" cholesterol), and GI issues while running
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46:14It’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 sh…
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Bryony Gordon – will a former life of drink and drugs have impacted on her biological age?
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1:05:05For anyone struggling with addiction, this is an inspiring and life affirming listen. Katherine talks to the open and funny Bryony Gordon about how a former life of alcohol abuse, cocaine addiction and binge eating may have impacted on her biological age. She shares the seediest sides of that life and how she’s overcome her demons with running, a l…
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Move Her Mind Event Series with ASICS | Ep 1 | Dr. Dee Dlugonski and Tenia Fisher
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28:25We 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 …
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Olivia Attwood - Sex, surgery, salmon sperm, strength training and stress. Olivia lives life in full throttle but is her body holding up?
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1:04:17At the age of 33, Olivia Attwood is the happiest she’s ever been but is she the heathiest? Olivia first came into the public eye in full sun on Love Island and admits her attitude to sun health and work pressure could have been better. Since then, whether it’s making documentaries or hosting a pod - she’s not been off our screens. Will a profession…
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105 | Sodium tolerance, fueling for intensity, post-run dizziness, and macros and weight loss
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45:25This 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 [email protected]…
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Jill Scott – Does the body really keep the score?
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55:18Jill’s first childhood memory is kicking a football, and she’s played sport all her life. She’s 38 but how will elite sport have impacted on her body and her biological age? Will 16 years playing for England have taken its toll or kept her young and strong? Will she have to swop out the coffee for ginger tea? She talks to Katherine about her childh…
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Katherine Ryan – What's the host’s biological age?
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38:16In this special episode of What’s My Age Again? Katherine reveals her own biological age. She's asked all her guests to take the test so thought it was only fair that she did it too. Katherine is clean living but she lives with Lupus, an auto-immune disease. Will that impact on her result? As always, Katherine’s joined by Dr Nichola Conlon, who tel…
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Romesh Ranganathan - Deep Fried Boiled Egg Anyone? Will His Recent Glow Up Reverse Former Misadventures?
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53:35Romesh Ranganathan is 47 but he thinks he’s heading for an early death. His worries were triggered by a health test 8 years, the premature death of his father as well as the negative health outcomes for South and Southeast Asian men. But in recent years he’s transformed his health. Will he have done enough to improve his biological age? He tells Ka…
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104 | Protein chips, expired gels, long commutes and fueling for a 4:30 marathon
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43:37This 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 fuelforthesolepodca…
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Joanne McNally – Can You Party, Stay Single & Still Be Biologically Younger?
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103 | What to expect at Boston and London Marathon and Spring Race Prep
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44:01This 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 [email protected]…
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Here’s Katherine telling you all about the podcast with a few of her famous guests!
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102 | Hobbs Kessler’s fueling tips, collagen vs. protein powder, Crank Sports gels and more
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34:14This 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 [email protected]. T…
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101 | Boosting ferritin, racing in the heat, and pre-run nutrition
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42:53This 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 feat…
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100 | Meghann Featherstun’s Origin Story
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1:09:22It’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 who…
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99 | Cordyceps mushrooms, practicing salt tabs, training while pregnant & more
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44:42This 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…
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98 | Heavy metals in protein powders, elevated HbA1c numbers, and fueling for cross-training
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38:59This 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 fea…
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97 | The Diets, Fads & Trends to Leave in 2024 (and the Science Behind Them)
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43:39This 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 [email protected]. This…
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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…
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95 | Influencers, Calorie Calculators, Breaking 3 and Vegetarian Protein Requirements
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49:02This 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 t…
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94 | Our running origin stories, sourdough starter, mid-race nausea and muscle cramps
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44:51This 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!…
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93 | Pre-run snacks, processed foods, Gatorade and our favorite packable lunches
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34:46This 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?…
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92 | Pre-workout, E-Gels, Legendary Foods and Carb Loading Fun Runs
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42:45This 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! Wa…
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91 | Berlin Marathon Recap and Listener Questions
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42:38This 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…
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90 | A Deep Dive on Creatine for Endurance Athletes
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43:17This 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 fu…
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89 | Fall Marathon Nutrition Strategies & Listener Tips
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53:48This 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 f…
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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…
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87 | Fuel for the Sole in Paris with Ashley Young (wife of Clayton Young)
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29:46This 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 pick…
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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 f…
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86 | Understanding blood panels, electrolyte drink alternatives and other listener questions
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44:34If 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…
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85 | The return of Awesome Sauce, NA White Claws, protein pills and more listener questions
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29:34On 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 supplem…
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84 | A runner’s experience with Ozempic, fueling fast workouts, effects of dairy and more listener questions
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40:35This 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!…
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83 | Your summer hydration and sodium questions answered
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40:12This 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 featur…
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82 | Homemade sports nutrition, hitting the wall, and the energy differences between running and run-walking
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33:44This 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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.…
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81 | The Spring-gate controversy, fueling well gluten-free and mid-race protein
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45:23This 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 sh…
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80 | High sodium hydration products, effects of caffeine, racing ultramarathons and more listener questions
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43:39This 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 fuelforthesole…
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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 fuelforthesolepodcast@gmai…
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78 | Boston Marathon recap + how to adjust fueling strategies for warm spring races
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45:32This 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 hy…
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77 | A discussion on Ozempic and other hot topics
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41:27This 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 fuelfort…
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76 | A discussion with Joshua Rowe, Performance Scientist at Maurten
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42:04This 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 fuelforthe…
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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…
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74 | Olympic Trials Marathon nutrition recap
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43:21This 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 fuelforth…
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73 | The Costco hot dog diet, Berberine supplements and more listener questions
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37:03This 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…
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72 | A deep dive into hit Netflix show “You Are What You Eat” and listener questions
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45:26This 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 …
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71 | Family nutrition debates, a new protein study & more listener questions
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39:11This 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 fuelfortheso…
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70 | All your weightloss questions answered and a new program from Featherstone Nutrition
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40:56This week we’re answering all of your questions about weight loss, including: How to navigate weight loss with training How to better calculate your race weight Why BMI isn’t helpful The correlation of weight and race times A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. This episode is fueled by ASIC…
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This week we’re answering all of your GI questions, including: How to deal with IBS-D How to change habits for more regularity What’s causing nausea on your long runs and races The impact of hydration and fiber intake A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. This episode is fueled by ASICS! Hea…
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68 | Hydration patches, heart rate metrics, race day gel timing and strategies
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44:11This week we dive into a bunch of listener questions, including: If the HydraPatch will actually hydrate you What Meg’s Strava data is telling us The importance of practicing race day fueling tactics Why you may be struggling with late-start races A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at [email protected]. This e…
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