Sports Nutrition Trends for 2026: What Athletes Actually Need with Meghann Featherstun

With so many new sports nutrition brands and supplements hitting the market, how do you know what’s actually worth using? In Episode 132 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by sports dietitian and founder of ‪@FeatherstoneNutrition‬, Meghann Featherstun, for a timely conversation about sports nutrition trends for 2026. After attending The Running Event (TRE), Meghann brings a behind-the-scenes perspective on where performance fueling seems to be headed, which products stood out, and what felt overhyped. In this episode, Meghann and I discuss: What to look for when choosing a gel, chew, sports drink, or other sports fueling product How there's no one "right" way to create a training or race fueling plan The biggest sports nutrition trends showing up across brands right now, including changing amounts of carbs, caffeine, and sodium Non-US sports nutrition brands that caught her eye Why high carb fueling is not appropriate for all athletes The importance of being intentional with supplementation 🎧 Tune in to learn how to evaluate sports nutrition trends through an evidence-based lens and make smarter fueling decisions for your training and racing. 👉 Meghann’s TRE Nutrition Recap blog post: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com... 👉 Inquire about comprehensive 1:1 coaching (limited spots): https://www.eatforendurance.com/virtu... 👉 Join the Fuel for Life Crew membership ($39/month, cancel anytime): https://www.eatforendurance.com/fuel-... 👉 Free nutrition downloads: https://www.eatforendurance.com/free-... 👉 Shop the Ultimate Fueling Sticker 6-Pack: https://www.eatforendurance.com/produ... 👉 Visit my website: https://www.eatforendurance.com #MeghannFeatherstun #FeatherstoneNutrition #TRE #EnduranceAthlete #SportsNutrition #SportsNutritionSupplements #SmartSupplements #SportsDietitian #EatForEndurance