Fuel for the Sole

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 back from a break, whether that's injury, pregnancy, or just a choice you made, and learning to meet your body where it is right now. As always, Emily sends us off with some great advice. 
You can find Emily at https://www.esaulmovement.com/

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 about electrolytes (and whether all these companies are just a scam), then wrap up with how to come back from big injuries like stress fractures.
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 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.
RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the
highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any
of the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 
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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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 highlights, the hard parts, and how this crew has stayed so tight long after race day. Plus, we have some exciting news to announce! 
You can apply for LA100 2027 here: https://la100.run/

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, including a sleep drink supplement worth talking about and whether mixing pure maltodextrin with electrolytes is actually a good idea.
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 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.
RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the
highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any
of the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 
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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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 hydration strategies for the Berlin Marathon.
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 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.
RNWY Complete Protein is a post-run recovery shake we genuinely stand behind. Here’s why: built on YESTEIN®, a fermented yeast protein that scores a PDCAAS of 1.0, which is the highest possible protein quality rating. That puts it in the same category as whey but without any of the dairy. Every serving gives you 25 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids plus 5 grams of creatine monohydrate and a five-enzyme digestive complex. Get yours at https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. 
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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.