A Sports Dietitian Weighs in on GLP-1s and Running

This episode is required listening for anyone curious about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Wegovy affect running and the ability to train for races. The guest, sports dietitian and 18x-marathoner Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, about: -how GLP-1 agonists work on various parts of the body;-how to “eat around” these drugs to fuel (+ refuel) runs;-balancing carbs and proteins given reduced appetite; -concerns about runners using these Rx’s for “vanity” weight loss; and,-whether you can train for a marathon while on these drugs.   The guest joins around 8:26, but first Amanda tells about learning to curl (yes, as in, the icy Olympic sport!).  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code AMRwinter2025 at topoathletic.com  Spring has sprung: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses with code AMR2025 at TifosiOptics.com Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBar products by texting AMR to 64-000Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices