Episode 419: Meghann Featherstun, CSSD; 6 Minute PR in Chicago & the Lowdown on Fueling for the Marathon

Meghann Featherstun is a sports dietitian and is hugely passionate about performance fuel for your life. She has been on this podcast before talking about all things nutrition for runners. That was episode 401. She is very passionate about carbohydrates and how to fuel before a marathon and during the marathon. She breaks that down in this episode. Meghann had a big goal at the Chicago Marathon. She was there for work but had her own goals. She wanted to run around a 2:52 marathon but she ran a 2:50! She shares all about her race in this episode. She shares about the weekend, what she did differently for this marathon, her training, and the race itself. Most importantly, we talk about the importance of bringing joy into your running. She had a smile on her face the entire race. She was so happy to be there but was working really hard as well! What we talked about: 3:00- Catching up with Meghann 5:55- Recapping the race 8:10- Her mindset going into the race 10:35- How she has found to love training 11:50- Working with Abbott 15:15- Meghann’s coach 16:40- Racing a half ironman 20:20- Her fueling strategy in the Chicago Marathon race 29:10- Her pacing strategy in the race 37:10- Things she would do differently in the race 38:15- Advice for being patient in a marathon 43:20- Fueling for the marathon 47:45- Finding joy in racing and training Show notes: Meghann on Episode 5 of the Nutrition Series (I’ll Have Another Episode 401) Meghann on Instagram Featherstone Nutrition Website Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Athletic Greens Go to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.