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E66: The Ultimate Guide to Marathon Nutrition with Six Star Finisher & Nutritionist, Meghann Featherstun
March 28, 2025 · 51 min

Rethink your marathon nutrition, because we’re debunking some of the biggest fueling myths with Six Star Finisher and Nutritionist, Meghann Featherstun!

 

She joins us in a packed Marathon Talk to help you unlock your full potential on your next long run, plus we cover the running world’s biggest news from London’s 56,000 strong lineup, to the GOAT’s return down under, and a race for our robot overlords in Beijing…

 

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

3:30 - The big news this week features Eliud Kipchoge’s appearance at Sydney’s first Major, a ‘race that eats its young’, London’s record-breaking lineup, a robot race in Beijing, and much more

19:15 - Meghann Featherstun, nutritionist and Six Star Finisher, debunks the biggest carbo loading myths, guides us through proper fuelling, and shares recovery strategies to nail your next long run

46:30 - Notes from our community this week include Rome Marathon finishers Davina and Josh, and a statement of intent from regional listener Brian

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