Some Work, All Play - David Roche and Megan Roche

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94. Positive Reinforcement, Caffeine Genetics, and Sexy Science Spectacular Mar 22, 2022

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We channeled some SEXY WILDEBEEST vibes before talking about studies from rugby on how positive reinforcement before and after matches improves hormone levels and performance, a new review study on the perils of low-carbohydrate approaches to nutrition, opening up about our secrets, balancing positive mentorship and actionable feedback, bike racing, and a warm-up tip that leads to breakthroughs (in running or podcasts). Plus ALL OF THE SCIENCE that makes it one of our sexiest episodes ever! Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO!

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93. Speed Training Science, DNFs in Races and Life, and Mental Health Celebration Mar 15, 2022

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We got white hot and passionate before talking about some wildly cool studies on speed training science, how simple training changes can improve performance for most athletes, our questionable move to a caffeine-free lifestyle (nooooooo!), the power of DNFs in racing and in life, movie reviews and recommendations, and the importance of celebrating everything about mental health (via Taylor Tomlinson's amazing new stand-up special). Plus the usual sexy science! Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO!

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92. Barkley Marathons, Social Media, Alcohol, and Owning Your Talent Mar 08, 2022

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We did a public-service announcement on the importance of lubrication (and blew the conch) before talking about the Barkley Marathons and the fascinating definition of talent, elementary school stories and how they play a role throughout life, self-acceptance in the social media age, the uncertain impact of alcohol on protein synthesis, broken treadmills, and lots more of the sexiest science. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO!

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91. Building Aerobic Monsters, Shining Your Light, and Fun (sometimes!) Adulting Fails Mar 01, 2022

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We drank some blended lawn clippings FOR HEALTH before talking about why all miles count and there is no such thing as "junk" for the aerobic system, how base building unfolds over longer time horizons, shining your light in a world that can feel so dark at times, how impossible it is to be an adult (what the heck is radon?!), 3 business observations, and Ukraine love. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO!

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90. Threshold Training, Starting Coaching, and Love & Fear Feb 22, 2022

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We embraced love and fear before talking about how threshold training looks different for athletes who run on hills, thinking about adapting Norwegian training or other approaches, the principles and logistics of starting coaching (or starting anything!), how injuries change thinking on exercise physiology, biases in how we think about models, Ali Wong, and LOVE. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO! WHOOP promo code for 15% off all memberships: SWAP join.whoop.com/swap

89. BIG Aerobic Development, Gold Medalist Training, and Black Canyon 100k Recap Feb 15, 2022

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We PUT ON A SHOW (for ourselves) before talking about the WILDLY COOL training principles behind Nils van Der Poel's gold medals in speed-skating, Clare Gallagher's training (and life force) leading up to the Black Canyon 100k, finding and embracing your voice, a follow-up on Norwegian training principles (particularly for female athletes), performance outliers, the figure skating doping controversy, massive aerobic and threshold sessions, and even more massive rest blocks. Plus lots of fun digressions, from the sexual tension of the double luge to fueling with whipped cream. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey! WOOHOO!

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88. Training Intensity, Lactate, Double Workouts, and Black Canyon 100k Feb 08, 2022

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We brought some of the BIGGEST COOKIE ENERGY before talking about the role of lactate and how that determines adaptations from training intensity, the Norway model of running training, the cool theory of double threshold workouts, the winter Olympics, some thoughts about the Black Canyon 100k, and life history theory applied to low energy availability and adaptation. Plus lots of fun digressions, from salmon mating to the paramount importance of relationship dynamics in ice dancing. It's our longest episode yet, thank you all so much for your support and being along for the ride! WOOHOO!

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87. The Fascinating Connection Between Physiology, Self-Talk, and Performance (plus side stitch science!) Feb 01, 2022

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We got EXTRA STRENGTH creative juices flowing before talking about a study on how self-talk can influence performance, the connection that emotional state can have to long-term adaptation, recognizing and improving self-talk and why that matters long-term, the best strength exercise (step-ups!) and how to take them to the next level, and how to prevent and treat side stitches. Plus lots of the usual asides, from Salt-N-Pepa to sex dreams. As always, it gets weird! Thank you all for everything! WOOHOO!

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86. Facing Fears, Loving the Pressure, and Preparation SWAG Jan 25, 2022

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We ate performance supplements (cereal and cheese!) before talking about facing fear in an athletic life, ways to reframe pressure, our recent culinary breakthroughs, the importance of preserving your unique voice, death, lessons from the amazing show Cheer, and bringing that "too old, too tired, and too talented" energy for 2022. Full SWAG MODE, ACTIVATE! Thank you all for everything! WOOHOO!

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85. The Beautiful Cruelty of Sports and Epigenetic Muscle Memory Jan 18, 2022

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We got ON A BIKE (slowly) before talking about the wildly fun epigenetic principles behind long-term adaptation, secrets and shame, email interventions, the beautiful cruelty of sports like running, and the importance of putting yourself out there and getting vulnerable. SHOOTERS SHOOT! Thank you all for everything! WOOHOO!

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