Some Work, All Play
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -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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60. Eight Exciting Stories From The Olympics
August 03, 2021 19:47 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBWe really felt ourselves while talking about fun stories from the 2021 Olympics! (1) Love our bodies; (2) Build the engine; (3) Be an enthusiasm junkie; (4) Elevate friendship alongside competition; (5) Inclusion is the default; (6) Go apes--t for someone; (7) Mental health is health; (8) DUENDE. There's a ninth one in there, but counting is hard. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
59. Weekly Miles & Talking About Mortality
July 27, 2021 19:48 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWe drank the whole pot of coffee before talking about why weekly miles can be a weak proxy for training stress, what it means to shoot your shot in life, and answering a question about... mortality. We love our listeners. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
58. Sex and Alcohol and Athletic Performance
July 20, 2021 23:49 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWe landed like Avengers to talk about the recovery science that has changed our relationship with alcohol, how sex affects athletic performance, and the power of wary optimism. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
57. Five Adventure Lessons & Aerobic/Speed Development
July 13, 2021 18:29 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBWe went full SWAG GOLDFISH to talk about lessons for adventures, believing in your creative ability, and why aerobic development can involve very easy training (but requires that you also develop your top-end speed/output). Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/SWAP
56. Athletic Hope In Tough Times & Marijuana Ban
July 06, 2021 18:17 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBWe channeled Khia's "My Neck, My Back" diagnostic approach to talk about maintaining hope in moments of athletic uncertainty (and Megan's health journey) and why the THC ban hurts athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
56. Athletic Hope In Tough Times & THC Ban
July 06, 2021 18:17 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBWe channeled Khia's "My Neck, My Back" diagnostic approach to talk about maintaining hope in moments of athletic uncertainty (and Megan's health journey) and why the THC ban hurts athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
55. Western States 100 Recap Episode
June 30, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MBWe rallied from low WHOOP recovery scores to talk about everything we saw and learned at the 2021 Western States 100. Good days are always earned, but bad days can be unlucky. Give your body a chance. And we're in this together. Plus lots more! Thank you all! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap
54. Olympic Trials Lessons & Taper Science
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn our one-year podcast anniversary episode, we talked about amazing stories from the Olympic Trials, the science of why tapers might involve small injuries, and more thoughts on the recent doping news. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
53. Improving Fatigue Resistance & Creativity In Athletics
June 15, 2021 20:31 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWe harnessed our ice-bath F-bombs to talk about the weakly understood importance of fatigue resistance in endurance performance, embracing athletics as a creative process, and being vulnerable. We appreciate you so much, thank you! WOOHOO!
52. Racing Tips & Improving Training Adaptation
June 08, 2021 14:29 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe pranced like show ponies before talking about 5 tips for racing, outlook when things sometimes suck, and improving adaptation/reducing injury risk. Thank you all, we appreciate you so much! WOOHOO!
51. Heart Rate Variability & Identity
June 01, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe embraced our inner magical creatures to talk about heart rate variability and how it might relate to training approaches, the complex illusion of identity, and putting work in a box. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
50. Ultra Training Principles & Dealing with Judgment
May 26, 2021 01:39 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWe 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!
49. The Importance of Eating Enough & Thinking About Overthinking
May 18, 2021 19:08 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe 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!
48. Transgender Athlete Rights Are Human Rights
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBSports 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!
47. Improving Technical Running & Kicking Regrets To The Curb
May 05, 2021 13:18 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
46. Laugh Rates & Unfinished Products
April 27, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe practiced our literal LOL skills while talking about conflict in relationships, performance psychology, and vulnerability in athletic/emotional unfinished products. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
45. Racing Season & Fears/Phobias
April 20, 2021 23:06 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBWe 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!
44. Investing In Others & Chafing (...And Other Things)
April 13, 2021 14:31 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWe 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!
43. Healthy Competition & Hills Are Hard
April 06, 2021 14:33 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
42. Overcoming Comparison in Sports and Life
March 30, 2021 15:11 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe 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!
41. Breakthroughs From Downtime & Post-Vaccine Training
March 23, 2021 21:52 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe banged our tastebuds before talking about the science of why resets can lead to breakthroughs, considerations for training after vaccine doses, and mass shootings/gun control. If you do not want to hear about the recent tragedies, skip ahead to 10 minutes. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
40. Leadership & Altitude/Heat Training
March 16, 2021 16:12 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWe mastered front crawl kinematics before talking about Coach Diljeet Taylor and leadership style, considerations on the interaction of altitude and heat training, and training group dynamics. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
39. Loving Your Body & Breaking Through Plateaus
March 09, 2021 15:15 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe had LOTS of coffee before talking about body image approaching warmer weather, physical plateaus that can stall progression, and the underrepresentation of women in exercise science studies. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
38. Unique Training Approaches & Fat Adaptation
March 02, 2021 15:59 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe did some mid-podcast karaoke while talking about a bunch of topics including: unique approaches designed to make training harder, fat adaptation, and the power of the life swerve. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
37. Pacing Easy Runs & Expressing Emotions
February 23, 2021 14:45 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe got COVID antibody tests before talking about why there is no such thing as too easy on easy runs, crying (plus other emotional expressions), and the new "Shoot Your Shot SWAP Playlist." Thank you all! WOOHOO! Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jbx2LsInVAAIhhu6XXLXj?si=105b46ec1de04b80
36. How To Incorporate Strength Work & Facing Fears
February 16, 2021 14:32 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe grew some sexy ice unibrows before talking about facing fears, aging, communicating affection (and other things), and principles for integrating strength work into endurance training. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
35. Building Athletic Confidence & Consistency
February 09, 2021 23:30 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe flipped our microphone right-side-up to talk about building confidence as an athlete, the importance of consistency, and some of our favorite rap lyrics. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
34. Chasing Big Goals & Talking About Identity
February 02, 2021 23:15 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe trialed extreme, accidental acupuncture before talking about identity in life, chasing big goals, and love and kindness meditation. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
33. Doubling & Running Relationships
January 26, 2021 23:21 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe fueled with LOTS of mint chocolate chip ice cream to talk about two training sessions in a day and the complications of athletic relationships. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
32. Increasing Training Volume & Having A Blast
January 19, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe took a break from our "cheerful tangerine" paint job to talk about a bunch of topics, including how to increase training volume, getting started in writing, and being yourself. Plus this quote: "I had a blast in life, and I hope the same for you." Thank you all! WOOHOO!
31. Improving Uphill Running & Loving Competition
January 12, 2021 17:50 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe got inspired by badass performances at the Bandera 100k to talk about improving uphill running (and hiking) and the value of loving competition. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
30. Taper Strategy and Embracing Uniqueness in Work
January 05, 2021 16:17 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe got inspired by some amazing sports stories (and neighborhood llamas) to talk about finding and embracing what makes you unique and tapering strategy. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
29. Woohoo Year-In-Review!
December 29, 2020 21:27 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe played our way through talking about 7 big takeaways from 2020! Thank you all for the support on this podcast journey. 2021 here we come! WOOHOO!
28. Six of our Favorite Workouts
December 22, 2020 21:21 - 38 minutes - 36 MBWe cranked the "Some Work, All Playlist" up to max volume to get hyped to talk about 6 of our favorite workouts, plus superstitions and learning from Boban. We are so thankful for you all, happy holidays! WOOHOO! Some Work, All Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MM2gTiRZMNKQkje0Vpzpd
27. The COVID-19 Vaccine and Athletes
December 15, 2020 21:02 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe summarize the basic biology and immunology of the COVID-19 vaccine and its potential impact on athletes. Long story short: current research indicates that the vaccine is effective and safe, and we discuss why, along with considerations for training and racing in 2021. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Running cadence & blood donation and performance
December 08, 2020 23:32 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe used sea level oxygen to talk about a bunch of topics including: considerations for running cadence, blood donation's impact on athletic performance, and showing love. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
26. Running cadence & blood donation and performance
December 08, 2020 23:32 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe used sea level oxygen to talk about a bunch of topics including: considerations for running cadence, blood donation's impact on athletic performance, and showing love. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
25. Offseason approach & training metrics
December 01, 2020 20:51 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe fueled with lots and lots of hot chocolate to talk about: different approaches to the offseason, how to use training metrics, and 6 gift ideas for athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Offseason approach & training metrics
December 01, 2020 20:51 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBWe fueled with lots and lots of hot chocolate to talk about: different approaches to the offseason, how to use training metrics, and 6 gift ideas for athletes. Thank you all! WOOHOO!
Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
November 24, 2020 20:48 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBTo quote Tenacious D: "this one is for the ladies. But fellas, listen closely." We talked about the menstrual cycle, athletic performance, and training approaches. WOOHOO!
24. Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
November 24, 2020 20:48 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBTo quote Tenacious D: "this one is for the ladies. But fellas, listen closely." We talked about the menstrual cycle, athletic performance, and training approaches. WOOHOO!
23. Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
November 17, 2020 21:56 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe overcame uncontrollably vibrating massage tools to talk about complications in relationships and getting through winter. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
Relationships & The Power of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
November 17, 2020 21:56 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe overcame uncontrollably vibrating massage tools to talk about complications in relationships and getting through winter. THANK YOU ALL! WOOHOO!
Overtraining & Hope
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
22. Overtraining & Hope
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
November 02, 2020 19:21 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
21. Speed intervals & pre-election thoughts
November 02, 2020 19:21 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
October 27, 2020 18:29 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
20. Stretching and mobility & starting meditation
October 27, 2020 18:29 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!
Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes
October 20, 2020 22:40 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe 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!