Some Work, All Play
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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 278
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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…
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 l…
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!
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!
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 tra…
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 run…
12. Mental Health
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
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
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 t…
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!
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!
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!
6. Long run intensity and training partners
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
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…
4. Impostor Syndrome and Strides
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
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
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
Welcome to the Some Work, All Play podcast! This may be the only episode. Or not! Adventure time!