Accurate nutrition information for runners can get pretty murky out there. It can be tough to figure out what’s really important and really, what’s even true.
And that’s why I’ve brought on Meghann Featherstun who’s going to give it to us straight. Meghann is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics at Featherstone Nutrition– which means she’s an expert in sports nutrition. Her passion is to bring accurate nutrition and fueling information out to runners everywhere, backed by research and science. And her mission is to debunk the food myths that hurt runners’ health and performance.
Oh, yeah, she’s also a mom of two and a 2:57 marathoner.
I invited Meghann on the show to play a little game that she plays every week with her Instagram followers called “is that freaking true Friday” and we had lots of fun with this one.
So get ready to brush up on your running nutrition knowledge and crush a myth or two with Meghann.
Questions for Meghann:
- So before we start diving deep into all things running nutrition related, I think it’s cool to hear that you are a 2:57 marathoner and a mom of two kids. You’ve got my PR beat by a minute, but we’re even on the kid part! Are you still running marathons?
- I love that you are out there dispelling some common nutrition myths for runners. You have this fun feature every Friday on Instagram that’s called Is That Freaking True Friday. What’s that all about and how did you come up with it?
- So let’s play a little true false! True or False: You should drink 8 glasses of water per day
- T/F Coffee is good for runners
- More miles, more carbs?
- We don’t need to eat before a run?
- Protein isn’t important at breakfast?
- The gut can be trained?
- GI issues are usually related to the food you eat?
- Runners should count macros?
- Timing of nutrition matters?
- If you had to sum up the most important things that runners need to focus on nutrition-wise, what would it be?
- What’s next for you? Racing?
Questions I ask everyone:
- If you could go back and talk to yourself when you started running, what advice would you give?
- What is the greatest gift running has given you?
- Where can listeners connect with you?
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When coaching endurance runners of all levels to be their best, I always emphasize the need for proper hydration with the right balance of electrolytes. Most athletes I’ve coached are surprised to learn that their sodium needs are actually much higher than they expected and it’s been hurting their performance.
Part of the reason athletes need much more sodium than they think is not just because they lose electrolytes through their sweat, but also because athletes tend to eat very healthy diets. They’ve been told that salt is a bad thing in food and frequently don’t get enough for their lifestyle.
Much of the science of sodium is based on people who eat highly processed diets which also are very low in potassium. It could actually be the low potassium levels causing the issues that sodium has been blamed for!
What is clear is that both sodium and potassium at the proper levels are essential for high performance (and for life in general!).
When I race, I don’t crave sweet, I crave salt and LMNT is the perfect way to hydrate and replenish the electrolytes I need to perform and feel my best.
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