David Roche and Megan Roche

Some Work, All Play

Sports EN ↓ 323 episodes

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!

Author

David Roche and Megan Roche

Category

Sports

Podcast website

swaprunning.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch 17.11.2020

We overcame uncontrollably vibrating massage tools to talk about complications in relationships and getting through winter. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!

22. Overtraining & Hope 10.11.2020

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!

21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts 02.11.2020

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!

20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation 27.10.2020

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!

19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes 20.10.2020

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!

18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness 13.10.2020

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!

17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection 06.10.2020

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

16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation 29.09.2020

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!

15. Strength training & learning from RBG 22.09.2020

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!

14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment 15.09.2020

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!

13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology 09.09.2020

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!

12. Mental Health 01.09.2020

We ditched our 3-topic structure to focus on mental health and depression. You are enough, and we got this. Woohoo!

11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself 25.08.2020

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!

10. Dealing with fear and getting into coaching 17.08.2020

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!

9. Fueling runs and long-term training approach 10.08.2020

We overcame weekend bonks to talk about 3 topics: body inclusion/acceptance, fueling during runs, and considerations for a long-term training approach. WOOHOO!

8. Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief 04.08.2020

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!

7. Body Image & Overcoming Injuries 29.07.2020

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!

6. Long run intensity and training partners 26.07.2020

We persevered through unironic uses of the word "boondoggle" to talk about 4 topics: aging and performance, long run intensity, training partner dynamics, and procrastination/productivity. WOOHOO!

5. Social Media & Why it's OK if You Can't Sleep 19.07.2020

We overcame our sensitive dispositions to talk about four topics: developing healthier relationships with social media, avoiding within-day energy deficits, why it's OK if you can't sleep, and how to embrace your athletic self no matter where that journey leads. WOOHOO!

4. Impostor Syndrome and Strides 14.07.2020

We overcame bad hair days/months to talk about 4 topics: the impostor syndrome, the power of strides, why your fitness is your best day, and finding your talent. WOOHOO!

3. Uncertainty PhD and Savory Pot Roast 09.07.2020

We fueled with Campbell's Chunky Soup for these 5 topics: dealing with uncertainty, certainty in relationships, the importance of rest days, the unimportance of VO2 max, and haters. Woohoo!

2. Hemoglobin and Alexander freaking Hamilton 05.07.2020

We guess we're doing this! Topics: aging, heat and hemoglobin, Hamilton, the power of the shuffle, and self-belief practice. (And waffles)

1. Shoot your shot and waffles 30.06.2020

Welcome to the Some Work, All Play podcast! This may be the only episode. Or not! Adventure time!

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