Some Work, All Play

David Roche and Megan Roche

Five to ten topics, sometimes about running, with lots of love and enthusiasm and science. We dig deep into training, races, studies, pop culture, and much more! With Megan Roche, M.D. and David Roche!

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Dec 8, 2020 · 29 min
26. Running cadence & blood donation and performance
We used sea level oxygen to talk about a bunch of topics including: considerations for running cadence, blood donation's impact on athletic performance, and showing love. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Dec 1, 2020 · 29 min
25. Offseason approach & training metrics
We fueled with lots and lots of hot chocolate to talk about: different approaches to the offseason, how to use training metrics, and 6 gift ideas for athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Nov 24, 2020 · 37 min
24. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
To quote Tenacious D: "this one is for the ladies. But fellas, listen closely." We talked about the menstrual cycle, athletic performance, and training approaches. WOOHOO!
Nov 17, 2020 · 29 min
23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
We overcame uncontrollably vibrating massage tools to talk about complications in relationships and getting through winter. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
Nov 10, 2020 · 30 min
22. Overtraining & Hope
We are rocking some MAJOR life endorphins to talk about a bunch of topics including: overreaching, overtraining, hope, asking for help, and the COVID-19 vaccine. USA! USA! WOOHOO!
Nov 2, 2020 · 29 min
21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
We dealt with a couple podcast DNFs to talk about a bunch of topics, including: theory and practice of speed intervals, thoughts the day before the election, hope, toughness, and big dreams. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Oct 27, 2020 · 29 min
20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
We overcame an uncontrollable urge to laugh at meditation guides to talk about a bunch of topics including: mobility and stretching, supercompensation workouts and weeks, & starting a meditation and mindfulness practice. Thank you all so much! WOOHOO!
Oct 20, 2020 · 29 min
19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes
We felt lots of gratitude for firefighters as we talked about topics including: optimism to end 2020, Megan's COVID-19 research study results, mental health, and marijuana's impact on athletes. WOOHOO!
Oct 13, 2020 · 30 min
18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness
We overcame a viral video of a mountain lion to talk about a few topics: tips for balancing athletics and life, lessons from Ted Lasso, and the power of forgiveness. Featuring Addie dog's expert bark opinion! WOOHOO!
Oct 6, 2020 · 29 min
17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection
We listened to the SWAP SWAGsauce playlist to get hyped to talk about a bunch of topics including: the trial of miles, dealing with rejection, and how to improve technical running. WOOHOO! Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IItgjjXn8276szAjqRZ5H
Sep 29, 2020 · 29 min
16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation
We enjoyed digging lots of holes while talking about a few topics: deadlines, cultures of excellence, and blood tests/supplementation, focusing on ferritin/iron. WOOHOO!
Sep 22, 2020 · 30 min
15. Strength training & learning from RBG
We embraced super diva watts and the PMS otter to discuss topics including: inspiration from RBG, why setbacks can lead to breakthroughs, and strength training for runners. WOOHOO!
Sep 15, 2020 · 29 min
14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment
We danced to the "Some Work, All Play" playlist on Spotify to get in the mood to talk about three topics: heart rate training, enthusiasm and support in the work environment, and what it means to train like the elite athlete you are. WOOHOO! Correction: David said "Tim Olson" when he meant "Joe Grant," sorry for the error!
Sep 9, 2020 · 30 min
13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology
We overcame warm protein shakes to talk about 3 topics: muscle fiber typology and training approaches, balancing aerobic base building and speed, and the long-term process of becoming a pro trail runner. WOOHOO!
Sep 1, 2020 · 29 min
12. Mental Health
We ditched our 3-topic structure to focus on mental health and depression. You are enough, and we got this. Woohoo!
Aug 25, 2020 · 29 min
11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself
We overcame staring at blank pages to talk about 3 topics: air quality and health considerations, alcohol's impact on athletic performance, and the importance of betting on yourself. WOOHOO!
Aug 17, 2020 · 29 min
10. Dealing with fear and getting into coaching
We brought anniversary endorphins into a discussion about 3 topics: fear of wildlife (and other things), getting into coaching, and moving forward with love in the face of suffering (yeah, it was a tough question). WOOHOO!
Aug 10, 2020 · 29 min
9. Fueling runs and long-term training approach
We overcame weekend bonks to talk about 3 topics: body inclusion/acceptance, fueling during runs, and considerations for a long-term training approach. WOOHOO!
Aug 4, 2020 · 29 min
8. Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief
We guzzled some Mountain Dew to talk about 3 topics: cross training reasoning and structure, possible cardiac effects of COVID-19, and toughness v. self-belief. WOOHOO!
Jul 29, 2020 · 29 min
7. Body Image & Overcoming Injuries
We changed the format to 3 topics, because of course we did. Those three topics are: breast size and body image (seriously), overcoming injuries, and coaching. WOOHOO!