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
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Nov 2, 2020 • 30min
21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
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!
Oct 27, 2020 • 30min
20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
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!
Oct 20, 2020 • 30min
19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes
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!
Oct 13, 2020 • 30min
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 opinion! WOOHOO!
Oct 6, 2020 • 30min
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 link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IItgjjXn8276szAjqRZ5H
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!
