Some Work, All Play
Some Work, All Play is a running training and science podcast hosted by David Roche and Megan Roche. Co-host chat between two coaches working through several topics per episode, usually 80 to 100 minutes, released about weekly on Tuesdays.
- Episodes
- 341
- Since
- 2020
- Last 6 months
- 27 episodes
- Latest
- Nov 10, 2026
What it is
Two running coaches go through recent exercise-science papers and big race results, then explain what they think it means for everyday training. Typical subjects are fueling and carb intake, fatigue resistance, heat training, bicarb and shoe technology, mixed with plenty of joking around. It is aimed at runners of any level who like to understand the reasoning behind a training plan.
Why listen
- Most episodes take one new study, such as work on carb intake or the dose of hard training, and explain how it could change a training week.
- The hosts coach pro road and trail athletes, so race breakdowns from Boston, NYC, Western States and UTMB come with coaching detail.
- Mailbag episodes answer listener questions on topics like heat training, supplements and shoes.
Start here
- 331. The Training Episode! 10 Lessons from Pro Road Runners, Vinny Mauri’s Unreal Approach, US 10k Champs, and Zone Compression in Cycling Oct 6, 2026
The hosts list 10 lessons they have learned from coaching professional road runners. - 297. Long Runs Explained, The Training Shoe We Love, Black Canyon 100k Predictions, Shockwave Therapy, and Lindsey Vonn’s Courage! Feb 10, 2026
Compares competing long-run theories and ends with five principles for the long run.
Hosts
- David Roche Running coach who runs the SWAP coaching group with Megan Roche.
- Megan Roche Medical doctor (M.D.) and running coach who runs the SWAP coaching group with David Roche.
Good for
- training theory
- fueling and sports science
- marathon and ultra race analysis
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