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!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 29, 2020 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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 • 30min
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!
