

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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Jun 1, 2021 • 30min
51. Heart Rate Variability & Identity
The podcast explores heart rate variability in relation to training, the complexity of identity, and the illusion of putting work in a box. They discuss personal experiences with learning, evolving musical preferences, internet aggression, concepts of self-love, magic, and the multi-faceted nature of personal identity. They also delve into the significance of heart rate variability in training, coaching, and overall health, highlighting its role in reflecting stress, recovery, and adaptation for athletes.

May 26, 2021 • 47min
50. Ultra Training Principles & Dealing with Judgment
We celebrated the 50th episode (WOOHOO!) by talking about why you don't need to do huge volume in ultra training, self-judgment and uncertainty in life, and lots of bonus topics (SPACE FACTS!). We appreciate you all so much! THANK YOU!

May 18, 2021 • 35min
49. The Importance of Eating Enough & Thinking About Overthinking
We stocked up on pizza and otter references to talk about the endocrine system impacts of low energy availability, the problem with overthinking, and a bit too much info about otters. We appreciate you all so much, THANK YOU! WOOHOO!

May 11, 2021 • 45min
48. Transgender Athlete Rights Are Human Rights
Sports can be the difference between a fully realized identity and feeling alone in the world. Inclusion is about human rights because it is about identity and acceptance for people that have faced marginalization and discrimination. All real-world evidence supports the fairness of inclusion, and future scientific conversations need to be grounded in human rights.
So much love for you all! THANK YOU!

May 5, 2021 • 30min
47. Improving Technical Running & Kicking Regrets To The Curb
We brought BIG PADDINGTON BEAR ENERGY to the podcast to talk about improving technical running (and dealing with inevitable falling), stress buckets, and moving past regrets in life. You all are amazing! WOOHOO!

Apr 27, 2021 • 30min
46. Laugh Rates & Unfinished Products
We practiced our literal LOL skills while talking about conflict in relationships, performance psychology, and vulnerability in athletic/emotional unfinished products. Thank you all! WOOHOO!

Apr 20, 2021 • 38min
45. Racing Season & Fears/Phobias
We got extremely excited about UFOs (well, David did) before talking about approaching racing season with a celebration mindset, understanding fears/phobias, and balance with sports/life. WOOHOO! Thank you all!

Apr 13, 2021 • 37min
44. Investing In Others & Chafing (...And Other Things)
We put some lubricant in our fanny pack before talking about investing in others, heart rate monitors, chafing, and parenting/leadership. We love you all, thank you! WOOHOO!

Apr 6, 2021 • 30min
43. Healthy Competition & Hills Are Hard
We powered up our GPS-free watches and rocked some sweet fanny packs to talk about embracing competition with love, data-free days, and the 1-0 life philosophy. Thank you all! WOOHOO!

Mar 30, 2021 • 37min
42. Overcoming Comparison in Sports and Life
We looked up some fascinating sex outliers (talk about comparison!) before discussing training volume and social media. Plus the answer to life, the universe, and everything! Thank you all! WOOHOO!


