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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!

Running Sports
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
75 minutes
Episodes
278
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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154. Spicy Hot Takes, Long-Term Training Studies, and Protein Powders!

154. Spicy Hot Takes, Long-Term Training Studies, and Protein Powders!

It's getting hot in here, so we took off most of our clothes for PODCAST TUESDAY! The main training topic was on a new review study looking at all of the research on long-term training approaches. Wh…

01:18:27  |   Tue 16 May 2023
153. Grayson Murphy Interview! World Champion Talks Happiness and Athletics!

153. Grayson Murphy Interview! World Champion Talks Happiness and Athletics!

We are so excited for this episode where we got to party with one of our favorite people: Grayson Murphy. She was fresh off a double national championship, winning the U.S. Uphill Champs on one day, …

01:18:12  |   Tue 09 May 2023
152. Canyons 100k Lessons, 5 Rules for Fueling During Runs, and Lower Volume Training!

152. Canyons 100k Lessons, 5 Rules for Fueling During Runs, and Lower Volume Training!

We did a happy dance for the most wonderful day of the week: Podcast Tuesday! The main discussion was on fun takeaways from racing the Canyons 100k. David stepped up into the unknown and was 5th plac…

01:28:02  |   Tue 02 May 2023
151. Blood Volume Science, Emotions and Performance, and Double Doctor Celebration!

151. Blood Volume Science, Emotions and Performance, and Double Doctor Celebration!

We put our party hats on for the ultimate celebration: Podcast Tuesday! The main training topic was on lactate shuttles in the body, and the connection between lactate and fatigue at all intensity le…

01:25:09  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
150. How To Improve Fueling, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, and Longevity and Running Science!

150. How To Improve Fueling, Boston Marathon Hot Takes, and Longevity and Running Science!

We turned our happiness meters to 100 for our favorite day: Podcast Tuesday! The main training topic was on the science of gut training. The stomach needs to be trained in a methodical way just like …

01:23:06  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
149. The Art and Science of Strides, High Carbohydrate Intake Principles, and Hormonal Tracking!

149. The Art and Science of Strides, High Carbohydrate Intake Principles, and Hormonal Tracking!

The most exciting time of our week is here: podcast Tuesday! The main training topic was on the trend of increasing carbohydrate intake during activity, sometimes to extreme levels around 120 grams p…

01:21:01  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
148. Zone 2 Training Explained, The Importance of Iron, and Overcoming Fatigue!

148. Zone 2 Training Explained, The Importance of Iron, and Overcoming Fatigue!

The most fun time of our week is here: podcast Tuesday! The main training topic was on Zone 2, focusing on what it is and how to find it for yourself. If you're anything like us, understanding the me…

01:23:43  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
147. The Science of Overload Training, High-Carb Fueling, and New Caffeine Study!

147. The Science of Overload Training, High-Carb Fueling, and New Caffeine Study!

We brought a jubilant energy to this episode, countering a lack of sleep with a surplus of caffeinated gels! The main training topic was on overload training blocks, which consist consist of volume a…

01:18:15  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
146. Barkley Marathons, 4 Training Principles for Peak Performance, and Shoe Reviews!

146. Barkley Marathons, 4 Training Principles for Peak Performance, and Shoe Reviews!

This episode was full of Spring joy! The main training topic was on 4 key principles as athletes transition from winter training, which apply anytime an athlete is pursuing peak performance. The prim…

01:20:22  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
145. Joe Gray Interview! G.O.A.T. Mountain Runner on his Life and Journey!

145. Joe Gray Interview! G.O.A.T. Mountain Runner on his Life and Journey!

It was such a joy to talk to one of our heroes, Joe Gray! Over his legendary career, Joe has won 22 US National Championships across mountain running, trail running, and cross country. Plus 9 WORLD C…

01:09:41  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
144. Threshold Training Explained, New Studies on Supershoes, and HILL BEASTS!

144. Threshold Training Explained, New Studies on Supershoes, and HILL BEASTS!

This episode got down and dirty with the most fun topics! The main training topic was on a new narrative review study describing the evolution of training theory, and why different approaches have co…

01:24:41  |   Tue 07 Mar 2023
143. Lauren Fleshman Interview! Best-Selling Author, Great Athlete/Coach, Best Human!

143. Lauren Fleshman Interview! Best-Selling Author, Great Athlete/Coach, Best Human!

We had SO MUCH FUN talking to Lauren Fleshman! Her book "Good For A Girl" just debuted as a New York Times Bestseller, and we think it's one of the best books ever written. The book is part-memoir, p…

01:09:38  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
142. Double Threshold Workouts, Black Canyon 100k Recap, and Blood Tests!

142. Double Threshold Workouts, Black Canyon 100k Recap, and Blood Tests!

This week's episode is jam-packed with happiness and fun! The main training topic was on 2 workouts that could have outsized benefits for lactate clearance and performance at every distance. The firs…

01:19:32  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
141. Why Athletes Are Running So Fast, Eating Before Running, and 10 Questions on Relationships and Love!

141. Why Athletes Are Running So Fast, Eating Before Running, and 10 Questions on Relationships and Love!

This week's VERY SPECIAL episode was a pure celebration! We didn't want to stop recording, so there are a few more minutes of fun. The main training topic was an exploration of why athletes are getti…

01:25:11  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
140. Kara Goucher Interview! Olympian and Life Boss on Vulnerability and Strength!

140. Kara Goucher Interview! Olympian and Life Boss on Vulnerability and Strength!

We had such a life-affirming interview with one of our all-time heroes, Kara Goucher! Kara became famous as one of the best runners in the world, winning 3 national championships in college, a silver…

01:08:10  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
139. Using Heart Rate Data, Improving Hemoglobin Mass, and SHOE NEWS!

139. Using Heart Rate Data, Improving Hemoglobin Mass, and SHOE NEWS!

This week's episode was such a fun romp! The main training topic involved the often-overlooked variable of hemoglobin mass, and how optimizing hemoglobin levels for your individual genetics could hel…

01:19:09  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
138. How To Set Heart Rate Zones, Eating Before and After Runs, and CARB LOVE!

138. How To Set Heart Rate Zones, Eating Before and After Runs, and CARB LOVE!

This week’s episode was a total joy ride! The main training topic involved how underperformance is linked with reduced adaptation rates, with possible connections to endocrine system responses. That …

01:16:49  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
137. Heart Rate Tips, WILD Science on Microbiome and Motivation, and Enhancing Adaptations!

137. Heart Rate Tips, WILD Science on Microbiome and Motivation, and Enhancing Adaptations!

This week's episode was such a joyful treat! The main training topic involved understanding training intensity in the context of heart rate drift, where the heart rate rises across an activity. That'…

01:16:17  |   Tue 17 Jan 2023
136. The Art and Science of Easy Running, Bandera 100k Recap, and Core Values!

136. The Art and Science of Easy Running, Bandera 100k Recap, and Core Values!

This episode was such a joyous (and loving) way to kick off 2023! The main training topic addressed one of the toughest and most important questions for all endurance training: what does "easy" actua…

01:17:30  |   Tue 10 Jan 2023
135. Amelia Boone Interview! Learning to Love Yourself and Crush Souls

135. Amelia Boone Interview! Learning to Love Yourself and Crush Souls

We had the most fun and inspiring interview with one of our best friends in the whole world, Amelia Boone! Amelia is a world-class athlete with 4 world championships in obstacle course racing, a rece…

01:08:23  |   Tue 03 Jan 2023
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