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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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19. Mental health in 2020 & marijuana's impact on athletes

October 20, 2020 22:40 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

18. Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness

October 13, 2020 22:17 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Balancing athletics and life & the power of forgiveness

October 13, 2020 22:17 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Trial of miles & dealing with rejection

October 06, 2020 23:06 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

17. Trial of miles & dealing with rejection

October 06, 2020 23:06 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

16. Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation

September 29, 2020 22:04 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Cultures of excellence & blood tests/supplementation

September 29, 2020 22:04 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

September 22, 2020 18:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Strength training & learning from RBG

September 22, 2020 18:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment

September 15, 2020 00:10 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

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!

14. Heart rate training & translating enthusiasm to the work environment

September 15, 2020 00:10 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

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!

13. Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology

September 09, 2020 00:09 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Balancing speed and aerobic base & muscle fiber typology

September 09, 2020 00:09 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

12. Mental Health

September 01, 2020 18:05 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

We ditched our 3-topic structure to focus on mental health and depression. You are enough, and we got this. Woohoo!

Mental Health

September 01, 2020 18:05 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

We ditched our 3-topic structure to focus on mental health and depression. You are enough, and we got this. Woohoo!

Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself

August 25, 2020 20:15 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

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!

11. Alcohol's impact on performance & betting on yourself

August 25, 2020 20:15 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

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

August 17, 2020 19:24 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 tough question). WOOHOO!

Dealing with fear and getting into coaching

August 17, 2020 19:24 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 tough question). WOOHOO!

Fueling runs and long-term training approach

August 10, 2020 21:49 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

We overcame weekend bonks to talk about 3 topics: body inclusion/acceptance, fueling during runs, and considerations for a long-term training approach. WOOHOO!

9. Fueling runs and long-term training approach

August 10, 2020 21:49 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

We overcame weekend bonks to talk about 3 topics: body inclusion/acceptance, fueling during runs, and considerations for a long-term training approach. WOOHOO!

Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief

August 04, 2020 22:16 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

8. Cross Training and Toughness v. Self-Belief

August 04, 2020 22:16 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Body Image & Overcoming Injuries

July 29, 2020 17:35 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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!

7. Body Image & Overcoming Injuries

July 29, 2020 17:35 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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

July 26, 2020 23:01 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Long run intensity and training partners

July 26, 2020 23:01 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

July 19, 2020 19:05 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 embrace your athletic self no matter where that journey leads. WOOHOO!

Social Media & Why it's OK if You Can't Sleep

July 19, 2020 19:05 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 embrace your athletic self no matter where that journey leads. WOOHOO!

4. Impostor Syndrome and Strides

July 14, 2020 21:50 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Impostor Syndrome and Strides

July 14, 2020 21:50 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

July 09, 2020 19:02 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Uncertainty PhD and Savory Pot Roast

July 09, 2020 19:02 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

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!

Hemoglobin and Alexander freaking Hamilton

July 05, 2020 19:05 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

We guess we're doing this! Topics: aging, heat and hemoglobin, Hamilton, the power of the shuffle, and self-belief practice. (And waffles)

2. Hemoglobin and Alexander freaking Hamilton

July 05, 2020 19:05 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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

June 30, 2020 18:31 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Welcome to the Some Work, All Play podcast! This may be the only episode. Or not! Adventure time!

Shoot your shot and waffles

June 30, 2020 18:31 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Welcome to the Some Work, All Play podcast! This may be the only episode. Or not! Adventure time!