Some Work, All Play
Sports

Some Work, All Play

by 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!

103 episodes
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304. The Art of Steady Running, Pregnancy and Sponsorships, A Shocking TUE Dashboard, Heat and Heart Rate, Post-Exercise Ketones, and Bicarb!
1:33:31 Mar 31, 2026
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303. The Weird Science of Carb Mouth Rinses, VO2 Max Limits, Fueling for Performance, Cross Training, and Cramp Prevention!
1:31:50 Mar 24, 2026
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302. Mailbag Episode! The Fastest Shoe, Our Dream Study, Improving Testosterone Levels, Heat Training, Upper Body Lifting, and Lots More
1:09:54 Mar 17, 2026
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301. What To Do Pre-Race, How Metabolism Works For Athletes, Training Races, Colon Health for Runners, and a Great US Half Marathon Update!
1:40:46 Mar 10, 2026
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300. A Shocking Disgrace at the US Half Marathon Champs and What Needs To Happen Next, Learning From Elite Cycling Training, and Optimism Science!
1:29:14 Mar 2, 2026
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299. The Best Underdog Story, LT1 v. LT2 workouts, 3 Tips for Health, Science on Supershoes and Slower Paces, and Structuring Training Weeks!
1:42:38 Feb 24, 2026
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298. Ultra Training Philosophy, What Shorter Distances Can Learn from Ultras, Black Canyon 100k Records, a Weird Brain Study, and Metabolic Flexibility!
1:35:38 Feb 17, 2026
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297. Long Runs Explained, The Training Shoe We Love, Black Canyon 100k Predictions, Shockwave Therapy, and Lindsey Vonn’s Courage!
1:33:07 Feb 10, 2026
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296. How To Use Electrolytes, Zone 2 Problems, Strange VO2 Max Measures, The Weird World of Probiotics, and AI Training Thoughts!
1:43:40 Feb 3, 2026
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295. Debunking Low Carb Science for Endurance Athletes
1:25:27 Jan 27, 2026
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294. The Bicarb Revolution, Theory of Doubles, Vitamin D Supplementation, Stairmill Training, and Zone 2 Weirdness!
1:25:09 Jan 20, 2026
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293. Ultra Runner of the Year Rankings, Unintentional Low Carb Studies, Health Update, Continuous Lactate Monitors, and Blood Tests!
1:30:52 Jan 13, 2026
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292. The Countdown! Our 10 Most Important Training Studies of the Year
1:26:35 Jan 6, 2026
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291. The Top 40 Predictions and Hot Takes for 2026!
1:22:57 Dec 30, 2025
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290. No-Secrets Q+A on Running Form, Heat Training, Uphill Treadmill, Supplement Hypotheticals, Bicarb v. Nomio, Power Meters, and More!
1:26:02 Dec 23, 2025
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289. Threshold Training Explained, How To Run Strides, VO2 and Longevity, and The Best Story We Have Ever Told!
1:29:27 Dec 16, 2025
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288. New Study on Kilian Jornet, The Incredible Story of US Skimo, Shoe Review Rant, VO2 Max, and “Hot Girl Sweating”
1:17:06 Dec 9, 2025
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287. Quad Dipsea Course Record! “No Secrets” on Megan’s Racing, Training, and Postpartum Journey
1:36:53 Dec 2, 2025
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286. Why Passive Heat May Improve Performance, A Batman Study, Influencers, JFK 50 Mile, and Cool Persistence Hunting Science!
1:29:05 Nov 25, 2025
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285. The Strange Uncertainty of Hemoglobin A1c in Athletes, Thyroid Function and Fueling, Elevated Heart Rate, and Running Form 101!
1:29:01 Nov 18, 2025
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284. Game-Changing Study on High Carb, Iron Levels and Energy Intake, New World Records, Race Week Nutrition, and Offseasons!
1:31:30 Nov 11, 2025
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283. Fatigue Resistance in Marathons, High Carb in Road Racing, Science Debate on Ketones, Doubles, and Uphill Treadmill Introduction!
1:29:49 Nov 4, 2025
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282. Javelina 100! Golden Ticket Back to Western States...With A Twist Ending
1:34:20 Oct 28, 2025
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281. The Facts on Lead in Protein Powder, 22 Hot Topics in Endurance Sports, Weird Science of MRI Findings, and Increasing Carbs!
1:26:11 Oct 21, 2025
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280. Science of Energy Availability and Adaptation, “Just Say No To Rhabdo” Runs, Hot Takes on Poles and Active Heat Training, and the Evolution of Taper Theory!
1:37:16 Oct 14, 2025
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279. Strava v. Garmin Lawsuit, Uphill Treadmill Threshold, New Study on Low Carb v. High Carb (and Caffeine), and Max Heart Rate Problems!
1:29:12 Oct 7, 2025
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278. The High-Carb Life, The Best Performances (of all time?) at World Champs, Vitamin D Intake Study, Strava’s IPO, and Short-Term Heat Acclimation!
1:32:42 Sep 30, 2025
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Leadville 100 Documentary “Nothing To Lose” Commentary, Hot Takes, and Behind The Scenes!
1:06:09 Sep 25, 2025
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277. New Science on Fatigue Resistance, Leadville 100 Documentary, Our Fears About The Enhanced Games, A Cross Training Guide, and Timing of Strides!
1:38:23 Sep 23, 2025
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276. Run Rabbit Run 50 Mile WIN! Megan’s Nutrition, Training, Mindset, and Journey Through Adversity
1:37:09 Sep 16, 2025
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275. Why Higher Calorie Needs May Stack Across Training, Heart Rate v. Feel, Muscle and Liver Glycogen, Treadmill Workouts, and Pacing!
1:25:54 Sep 9, 2025
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274. UTMB Takeaways, How Low Carb Studies Miss the Mark, Passive Heat Training, Engaging the Glutes, and a Supershoe Rundown!
1:40:02 Sep 2, 2025
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273. Q+A on Leadville 100 Pain Cave, Stealth Mode, Training Changes, Shorter Tapers, Pacing, and Obliterating Yourself (with Love)!
1:47:13 Aug 26, 2025
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272. Leadville 100 Mile Record, Again! The Full Story of An Impossible Dream Day
1:50:43 Aug 19, 2025
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271. High Carb and Performance, Wild Science on What Causes Injuries, Bicarb Breakthroughs, Overload Training, and Kilian’s Next Project!
1:37:18 Aug 12, 2025
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270. Drama at the US Track Champs, Megan's Comeback Race, The Cooling Revolution, Harnessing Supercompensation, and Improving Sleep Before Races!
1:33:22 Aug 5, 2025
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269. “No Secrets” Q+A on Creatine, What Elite Athletes Do, A Controversial Electrolytes Article, How To Cross Train, and More!
1:26:49 Jul 29, 2025
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268. The New World of Microintervals, Doping by World Record Holder, "Breakable" Documentary, Ouray 100 Pacing, and a Question on the Afterlife!
1:43:52 Jul 22, 2025
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267. High Carb in the Tour de France, Our First (and Last?) Bike Race, Speed Endurance Workouts, Blood Panels for Athletes, and Protein/Carbs Study!
1:36:25 Jul 15, 2025
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266. Wild Results in Speed Endurance Studies, How to Use Bloodwork, On's Trail Supershoe, Tour de France Thoughts, and Strength Work!
1:37:18 Jul 8, 2025
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265. Western States 100 Failure, Being Human in Public, and Growing the Hard Way
1:36:28 Jul 1, 2025
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264. Western States 100 Goals, Fears, and Dreams! Plus a Sports Science Study of the Decade!
1:16:18 Jun 24, 2025
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263. "No Secrets" Q+A on Western States 100 Strategy, Climbing Faster, Passive Heat v. More Training, Weight Vest Use, Life Meaning, and More!
1:48:38 Jun 17, 2025
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262. Western States Pressure, Passive Heat and Hemoglobin, Using Downhills to Build Strength, New OTQ Standards, and Fueling To Take A Hit!
1:41:40 Jun 10, 2025
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261. Kilian's Western States Training Video, Jim Walmsley Isn't Racing (!), Weird Broccoli Sprouts Science, and A New Bicarb Gel!
1:41:19 Jun 3, 2025
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260. Why High Carb Fueling May Improve Body Composition, Controversial News, Weight Vest Warm-Ups, and Workout Intensity!
1:47:03 May 27, 2025
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259. High Carb on a Budget, Western States Uncertainty, How Ketones Might Enhance Recovery, Uphill Treadmill Guidelines, and "Depletion" Runs!
1:46:51 May 20, 2025
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258. Quad Rock 50 Mile Record and the Western States Moonshot! High Carb (150 g/hr), Big Hydration (1 L/hr), and Heat Breakthrough
1:43:34 May 13, 2025
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257. "No Secrets" Q+A on Extreme Carb Totals (200 g/hr!), Minimum Dose Heat Training, Sodium Intake, Speed for Ultras, and Hydration Sensors!
1:44:53 May 6, 2025
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256. High Carb Domination, Steep Races and Vert, Heat Suit Guidelines, Increasing Stride Power, and Kilian’s Western States Prep!
1:33:47 Apr 29, 2025
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