Podcasts about happy runner

Today's guest is David Roche—elite ultrarunner, 2024 Leadville 100 champion and course record holder, coach to some of the sport's top athletes, co-author of The Happy Runner, and co-founder of Some Work All Play with his brilliant wife Megan. But beyond the accolades, David is someone who radiates joy, purpose, and perspective—especially in a sport that can sometimes take itself way too seriously.We talk about why running doesn't have to “matter” to matter, how to set big scary goals without tying your worth to them, and why silliness and love might just be your best training plan. Whether you're toeing the line at your first 5K or dreaming of a hundred-miler, I promise—this episode will leave your heart a little fuller and your inner critic a little quieter.

Siobhan just got back from Japan, running Tokyo Marathon. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast, we talk about Tokyo marathon and the cultural difference in Japan.We also touch Siobhan's running story and her plans. At the end she will give a few tips for all you out there, running London Marathon this year and some running advice in general. Among other's Siobhan is also a running coach.

Wir laufen bei Auf Dem Weg rein ins neue Jahr mit Happy Runner Holger Falk. Holger ist motivierender Lebensläufer und zertifizierter Lauftrainer. Mit „Happy Runner“ hat er ein Motivationsbuch für alle die geschrieben, die mit dem Laufen beginnen wollen. Sehr persönlich begleitet Holger seine LeserInnen beim sanften Einstieg hin zum regelmäßigen Laufen für die dauerhafte Freude an der gesunden Bewegung. Wir sprechen in dieser Folge u.a. über die Magie des Laufens, die Initialzündung für das Buch „Happy Runner“, Holger's Liebe zur Natur und speziell für den Wald und was Achtsamkeit beim Laufen bedeutet. Wir finden das eigene Wohlfühltempo und Holger greift häufige Fehler auf, damit der Laufeinstieg mit Erfolgserlebnissen verbunden ist. Es geht zudem um besonders schöne Momente, die Holger mit dem eigenen Buch seit der Veröffentlichung in 2024 bereits erlebt hat. Links zum Happy Runner Holger Falk https://happy-runner.de https://www.instagram.com/happy_runner_das_laufbuch/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560380618283 https://www.facebook.com/share/qTaxsK8P2HcsQh83/?mibextid=wwXIfr Meine Website https://sebastian-messerschmidt.de Mein LinkedIn Profil https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianmesserschmidt/ Mein Instagram Profil https://www.instagram.com/sebastianmesserschmidt/

Vic has been running ultras since 2017 and ran in her first Backyard Ultra at Rasselbock in 2023 where she completed 30 yards.  Since then Vic has run many more Backyards including a recent 40 yard LOS performance at God's Own BYU.  Vic is also 11 BYU's into her mission of running 12 BYU's in 12 months.

How we define happy depends on the person, but we all can find our own meaning of being a "happy runner".In this episode, we dive into 7 ways to find and maintain happiness as a runner in your 40s and beyond. Spoiler alert- it starts by putting a smile on your face.Support the Running After Age 40 Podcast by sharing the following links: https://runningwithgrit.com/favorites/

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our inaugural episode I am joined by one of the best coaches in the world - David Roche. David partners with runners of all abilities, including some of the very best runners in the world, through his coaching service, Some Work, All Play. With Megan Roche, M.D., he hosts the Some Work, All Play podcast on running (and other things), and they wrote a book called The Happy Runner. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are about to be released, at www.asics.com. Are you looking to work with a running coach? I am here for you! I've been working with runners of all ages and abilities for five years - from newer runners, masters runners looking to PR, and folks hoping to break 3:00 in the marathon. You can learn more by going to www.mckirdytrained.com, where I coach, or by emailing me at ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I waited quite long to publish my goals for this year. But just over the last days I finalized my race plan for this year. Therefore I'm publishing my goals end of February. Not only my running goals but also my personal goals for the Happy Runner podcast and some other running related goals I have for this year. If you would like me to address a special topic in the podcast feel free to mail me at: run@runadnsmile.net

This episode is special as it showcases the incredible transformation experienced by one of my clients through the unique tools and mindset shifts she gained during our coaching journey. These tools go beyond what you traditionally associate with run coaching. Run well, be well. Links: Schedule a 20 min consult with me Download Stine's new private podcast teaching you how to overcome negative self-talk: Runners, Ditch the Negative Self-Talk Email Stine Connect with Stine on Instagram Connect inside Running Aligned Body and Mind on Facebook. Receive the weekly newsletter here If you enjoyed this episode remember to leave a 5 star review here

There are many different was or techniques to overcome dark thoughts when running a race, a long or a fast run. I speek mostly from my own perspective and what helps me. Most important is to mentally prepare yourself for the race. You'll find more on the topic in the previous episode of The Happy Runner. If you are well prepared, chances are that you may not drift away into the dark. At the end of this episode I also give my thoughts, why we get dark thoughts during races. If you want to get more tips or you need a training plan for yourself you'll find all of it and more at the Run and Smile webapge

Vic Owens, aka The Happy Runner, is the fastest person to complete the Monarch's Way, has tackled Cobain Events' The Tunnel three times, taken on The Bridge Ultra, run more than 30 miles on her drive and 60 miles around her back garden, and does it all wearing no shoes. This barefoot, vegan runner, has the mental strength most of us can only dream of - and she's even trained herself out of hallucinations. Mind you, she lets on that her biggest fear is water. Even the toughest among us get scared. Listen as I ask Vic about all these challenges, and learn why her son was the reason for her to go vegan.

You know I'm not much into review but to be honest I was intrigued when approached by Mike from Oladance to test their earbuds or as they call the wearable stereo. So after more than a year of running without music or listening to podcasts from fellow creators I decided to try running with music again. If you want to find out more about the wearable stereo from Oladance and my thoughts on the product ... well, you can hear all you need to know in this episode of The Happy Runner podcast. If you want to find out more about the Oladance wearable stereo use the link: Oladance and if you decide to buy them you'll get a 30% discount with code: SMILE30 This is not an affiliate link and I don't get payed for any purchase you make.

Do you want to know what motivates Marlene to go out runnig? What her tips are to live a healthy lifestyle? Or maybe you just want to find out more how she came to running and what her goals and plans are for this year? Well all of that and more in this episode of The Happy Runner podcast. And since Marlene also wrote a book and as many has her own webpege, feel free to click on the link to find out more about her, her running story, training tips and her life as a female runner in Austria.

If you haven't thought much about power as it relates to your running, you're not alone. As runners, power isn't something that we often consider in our training.  To help us understand power, we have David Roche with us today. David Roche is an elite trail runner, author, and running coach. He is a two-time USATF trail national champion and the 2014 Sub-Ultra Trail Runner of the Year. David publishes regularly in Trail Runner Magazine and wrote the book, The Happy Runner, with his wife Megan. Although the subject of power and mechanical output may sound daunting, never fear! David breaks down the concepts in a way that makes it understandable, approachable, and easy to apply to your running year-round. We discuss: The definition of power and mechanical output, both in theory and in practicality for runners Why power is a bigger limiter for non-elite athletes How most benefits of developing power come from very short work intervals Why maintaining power is your key to longevity in the sport The success of the Norwegian system using power development Five way to consistently improve your own power David is insightful and enthusiastic when it comes to discussing the technical aspects of running. You're bound to learn something new to apply to your own training! Thank You InsideTracker! This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, one of the most reputable blood testing companies in the world. They were founded in 2009 by aging, genetics, and biometrics scientists to help you analyze your body's data and get a firm idea of how well you're responding to training. Understanding your body's biomarkers, from stress hormones to testosterone to Vitamin D, can help you figure out if you're over-training, under-training, optimally training, or if you have a health issue that might be affecting your running. But the best part is that they give you personalized optimal ranges for each of these biomarkers and a host of ways to improve these markers through diet, lifestyle, or exercise changes. I've gotten several Ultimate tests from them and the process is simple, easy, and very eye-opening if you haven't done a deep dive on your biomarkers yet.  Of all the investments you can make in your running, this one is like getting a detailed checkup or regularly scheduled maintenance for your internal physiology. I scheduled another Ultimate test for myself soon and it'll be interesting to compare with the test I got in February. Get yours today! Thank You Athletic Greens! Thank you to our sponsor, Athletic Greens! They are a health and wellness company that makes AG1. This is a category-leading greens mix that has 75 vitamins and minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants, and adaptogens. One scoop per day is what I've been doing to help me fill in any nutrition gaps in my diet. It also provide a nice boost of energy and focus throughout the day. With all 3 of my kids in school, I know I need to support my immune system or else I'm getting sick and can't train. I also love that AG1 has changed over the last decade. Athletic Greens has made 53 improvements to the formula based on the latest research to make these nutrients more absorbable. For our listeners, they are offering a year's worth of free Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase. You can sign up for single shipment or for a monthly drop - the choice is yours. Check out Athletic Greens to redeem your offer today.

The human race just got faster … and I was part of this historical marathon in Berlin. Wanna know how my weekend in Berlin went? Well I even managed to surprise myself on raceday. But for more listen to this episode of The Happy Runner podcast.

A lot of us will run 2 marathons within 6 weeks. So how to approach thise two marathons and what to do and how to train in the weeks between the two marathons? You will find all the answers you need in this episode of The Happy Runner

This week, I had the pleasure of talking to one of my favorite running coaches who I've looked up to for years, Megan Roche. You may know her from SWAP running or the SWAP podcast that she hosts with her husband, David Roche. Or maybe you know her from their book, The Happy Runner. And if you don't know Megan, she is also an amazing runner herself, coach, MD, PHD candidate in epidemiology and one of the most positive, supportive people I've ever met. Here are some of the topics you can expect in this episode: Embracing your inner ninja Injecting fun and play into your running Building the aerobic base alongside reinforcing speed Data free days Learning to run by feel Training for the long term & dreaming big The importance of having a why Balancing scientific studies and anecdotes Open-mindedness and flexibility in coaching Coach-athlete relationships & being fully yourself Dealing with negativity Coaching a diverse range of athletes Her pregnancy journey This conversation was the highlight of my week, and I hope y'all enjoy this as much as we did. CONNECT WITH MEGAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_runs_happy SWAP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swap Website: https://www.swaprunning.com CONNECT WITH ME: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingklutz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingklutz/ Website: https://www.coachingklutz.com/ Email: kelly@coachingklutz.com Sign up for the group trail run list: https://mailchi.mp/coachingklutz/local-group-trail-run Podcast topic/interview requests: https://forms.gle/9P72CBFqwFikPcW28 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coaching-klutz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coaching-klutz/support

You are the one running your races. So you will need to say no to others if your plans are not the same. If your race tactics or training plans are different it's also time to say no. More in this episode of The Happy Runner.

It gets hot during the summer months. Your marathon is still a month, maybe two or three away, but you need to train for it. So what is the best time to go out running and what kind of running training should we do during the summer months? Find the answers tho these questions in this weeks episode of The Happy Runner.

This episode features lead researcher at Stanford's Female Athlete Science and Translational Research Program (FASTR), co-founder of the Some Work, All Play Running Group, and co-host of the Happy Runner podcast: Megan Roche. She talks about how she balanced school and academics during her time at Duke University as a neuroscience major and a member of their field hockey team. Roche also talks about the work she does at FASTR and and highlights the issues with current athletic research. Check out the Taste CanDo website here: https://tastecando.com Use code “SHECANBALL” for 15% off your purchase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.can.ball/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shecanballpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PFpT1VU19JNSnMW4bpGfZ

This week's podcast features a discussion with Stanford Female Athlete Science And Translational Research (FASTR) Program Director Dr. Emily Kraus and Lead Researcher Dr. Megan Roche. The FASTR program seeks to help close the gender gap in sports science research with an emphasis on early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletes. The program hopes to “inspire female athletes to learn more about their bodies and embrace what makes them strong and unique. Through proper education surrounding fueling, recovery, mental health, and more [they] encourage the development [of] lifelong athletes.” Dr. Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation sports medicine. She is involved in several research projects, including The Healthy Runner Project, a multicenter prospective interventional study focused on bone stress injury prevention in collegiate middle and long distance runners. Dr. Kraus also spends time performing gait analysis at the Stanford Run Safe Injury Prevention Program and serves as a medical advisor for the Adaptive Sports Injury Prevention Program at the Palo Alto VA.  She has completed seven marathons including the Boston Marathon twice and one 50k ultramarathon. Dr. Roche has a medical degree from Stanford University but is now a Ph.D. candidate in Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford focusing on bone health in athletes and the genetic predictors of sports injury. Dr. Roche is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Stanford Center on Longevity and is helping launch Stanford's Lifestyle Medicine Initiative.  Dr. Roche is a five-time national trail running champion, a North American Mountain Running Champion, and a six-time member of Team USA. She is a co-author of the book “The Happy Runner” and a co-founder of Some Work All Play, a coaching group centered around finding long-term fulfillment in the process of running. In this episode, you'll learn about low energy availability, bone health, proper fueling and more! Key Takeaways How Drs. Emily Kraus and Megan Roche started working together The push to study female athletes What is low energy availability  How this also applies to men How sex hormones affect bone health What does proper fueling look like  How mental health impacts low energy availability  Early symptoms of low energy availability Bone health and longevity as an athlete Genetic predictors of sports injury

What are the benefits of hill running? When to incorporate hill running into your training? What types of hill running do we know? What are the best techniques to run up and down a hill? … find the answers to these questions … and more in this episode of The Happy Runner.

Dr. Megan Roche is a Ph.D. student at Stanford, a running coach, a professional runner, and co-author of the book “The Happy Runner.” She earned her bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Duke, her MD from Stanford, and is now doing her graduate work in epidemiology with a focus on population health and genetics for athletes. Today we discuss her professional journey, including her unique path to becoming an MD-PhD, her philosophy on running, and the lessons it holds for both scientists and physicians. Credits: Our deepest thanks to Dr. Roche for joining us today! Dr. Roche's bio: https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle-medicine-2-roche/ Some Work, All Play running team and coaching: https://swaprunning.com/ The Happy Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Runner-Process-Faster-Longer/dp/1492567647 Host: Bejan Saeedi Co-Host and Audio Engineer – Joe Behnke Executive Producer and Social Media Coordinator – Carey Jansen Executive Producer – Michael Sayegh Faculty Advisor – Dr. Brian Robinson Twitter: @behindthescope_ Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1 Website: behindthemicroscope.com

This is the second episode of The Happy Runner podcast with endurance coach Lauren. In the first we talked about long term goal setting, in this one about building strong habits. Well we don't just talk about how to build strong habits as a runner and how long it takes. We also touch the subject of goal setting, motivation and the mental side of running.

In this episode of The Happy Runner podcast I host Mike, a runner and the author of the book “Find time for Exercise” we chat about his running background, his plans for this year and about the book he wrote. But there's more to it: Mike gives advice how to find time for exercise and what challenges you can set for yourself. If you want more about the book you can reach out to Mike on his webpage: https://findtimeforexercise.com

In this, the first episode of The Happy Runner podcast in 2022, you will find all the advice you need to start running. Many of you made running a new year's resolution. That is why this episode is the first one of the year. But there is also a lot of advice for those returning to running after an injury and those who just took a longer break from running. All the training plans you need to start running or get back to running are on our webpage: runandsmile.net … happy running

It's time to take a review of this year and make plans for next year. Not only regarding the Happy Runner podcast but also my running plans. So I took some time to check on the goals I had for this year and I'm proud to say that I mostly achieved them. More for the podcast as for my running, but that was due to a medical situation, so I had to change my plans. For next year my path as a podcaster and runner is planned. I just need to follow what works best for me and the results will come.

Numerous studies suggest that consuming caffeine could help you run faster or longer and burn more fat while running. So there really are benefits of caffeine for runners. But not all runners respond to caffeine in the same way. Some even experience jitters, headache's, upset stomach or insomnia. As with everything you should try using caffeine products first in training. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast you will also hear, how I use caffeinated products.

In this episode of The Happy Runner podcast I host Kaylee, a Swiss - South African girl running through the UK to chat about her running story. We talk about benefits from working with a running coach and why she enjoys being a member of a running group.

All tunners need some kind of mental support. We find the most support from our friends and family. But it the end it's up to us. We need to take care of our own mental support. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast I talk about what I learned works for me and what kind of support we can seek from others.

We all loose motivation to go out running from time to time. In this episode of The Happy Runner podcast I talk about different techniques that will help you to find your running motivation. But not only do I talk about the most common techniques. I also talk about what works for me that I don't loose the motivation to go out for a run. We are all different, so try out what you think could work for you and you will find just the right combination of things that keep you motivated to go out running.

Today I host Andy. You probably know him or his youtube channel The FOD Runner, where he talks about running shoes, his training and running races. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast we talk about his view of some running related topics as well as his running background and his plans for this year. Andy is a competitive recreational runner, he ran two marathons under 3.00 hours so far. Listen to the episode to find out more about Andy and his approach to running.

In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast I talk about marathon race tactics. How to set your race tactics, what is important to run a strong marathon, when and how to practice your marathon race tactics. A marathon is not an easy race, so you really need to practice also your race tactics, not only your running. Listen to the episode to find out more.

We often see books for either beginner runner's or the elites, but the largest portion of runners is somewhere in between. This is why authors Anji Andrews and Martin Yelling decided to write Running in the Midpack, How to be a Strong, Successful, and Happy Runner, which is a book for the midpack runner. Midpackers train hard and have big goals, so this book aims to help them progress in their running. Midpackers also have jobs and families, so the book the book tries to give tips on incorporating best practice into busy lives.There are 6 chapters and a conclusion:1.     The midpack runner2.     Psychology3.     Whole body health4.     Training5.     Nutrition6.     Race day7.     ConclusionIn this episode of the podcast we had the pleasure of interviewing both authors, and hope that you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Thanks to Bloomsbury for providing review copies of the book, and also for helping to put us in touch with the authors.If you are interested in getting a copy of the book, it can be found directly on the Bloomsbury website here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/running-in-the-midpack-9781472973405/ Any feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com 

In January whilst most of us were either hiding in the house, warm and cosy or getting back to some form of post-Christmas binge training our guest this week was doing something extraordinary. We're joined by Vic Owens, better known as The Happy Runner. Vic chose to run 1000 miles in January. Now, if you're like us that may take you a little time to compute, 31 days and an ultra-marathon covered in every single one of them. Welcome to the world of The Happy Runner. Vic amazes us, she'll amaze you too. Listen in to find out what drove her to run what would be a brilliant annual mileage total………in one month!! Vic, who started running seriously in 2016, quickly realised that running on tarmac wasn't for her but after finding trail running she well and truly caught the bug. Shifting through the distances in a flash and choosing to enter events most of us would baulk at. An advocate for barefoot running Vic gives us a fascinating insight into how minimalist footwear (or sometime no footwear) is her ride of choice. Food for thought for your hosts! It's an inspirational chat as we explore lots of Vic's own motivations. Incredibly Vic reckons she is just doing what anyone could do. Vic's fastest known time on the 625 mile Monarchs Way might give you an idea that she really is a bit of a wonder woman. If you need to little shove, or your mojo has currently gone amiss this episode will give you a jolt. Next on Vic's agenda is the small matter of the 250 mile 'Lon Las Ultra Marathon' in Wales, another of Mark Cockbain's wicked events! Vic is an Ambassador for Active Root - https://activeroot.co.uk/ Some of Vic's fav events are Cockbain Events - http://www.cockbainevents.com/ Follow Vic's adventures on her Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_happy_runnernw/ For a last chance to enter our Pyllon Exposure race place competition head over to Young Hearts Run Free Twitter and Instagram to enter.

You've been clamoring for our most up-to-date thoughts on long run training, so we brought in David Roche, one of the most accomplished endurance coaches in the sport, for a wide-ranging conversation. David covers planning, fueling, injections of quality segments within the long run, and more. He will leave you feeling prepared, enthusiastic, optimistic, and ready to challenge your preconceived notions of your limits! For more from David check out the Some Work All Play podcast and his book The Happy Runner.

Season 3 has just started with this beaut of a podcast. In this episode I'm joined by Vic Owens, and incredible runner who's journey didn't start that long ago. Join us as we chat about life and running some of the hardest events in the UK. You can follow her incredible adventures here www.instagram.com/the_happy_runnernw & www.facebook.com/thehappyrunnerNW

Finding your strong isn't always easy, but if you're familiar with SWAP Coaches David and Megan Roche, you are probably familiar with their infectious optimism.  David and Megan are both coaches of their company, SWAP- Some Work, All Play that David founded in 2013.   The powerhouse couple coaches some of the top trail runners and obstacle course athletes in the world.  Their coaching speaks for itself with over 17 US National Championships won, athlete appearances on Team USA 14 Times, Spartan World Champions, and more.  "For us, it's all about finding your strong. We want athletes to really embrace the athletic strength-based nature of being an endurance athlete.  What that means in practice is that everyone's strong looks so different. So you can't go on looks, you can't even go necessarily on what you're seeing in the mirror because that is so distorted. And it's not analogous to anything with performance or growth or anything. What we really want is someone to be "Ok, I want to be a boss! I want to be strong!"  And that's how you eat, that's how you train. What we're there for is supporting that with gentle affirmation that you're enough as you are,  you are perfect the way you are and things like that, but then also coming in with science. " -David Roche Megan is the 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. She is a five-time national champion, a North American Mountain Running Champion, and a six-time member of Team USA. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience and received her M.D. from Stanford Medical School. At Stanford, she is doing a PhD in epidemiology, focused on population health and genetics for athletes. Megan started coaching with SWAP in 2016 with the premise that she could help athletes learn to love the process of training, embrace their inner ninja, and recover using a Taco Tuesday approach. David is the 2014 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the sub-ultra distance. He is a two-time national champion and three-time member of Team USA. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Environmental Science and received a master's degree and law degree from Duke University. He also is a writer for Trail Runner Magazine.    The two also wrote a book, the Happy Runner.  I had David on the podcast once before going all into their book. David and Megan's book really resonated with me because it's about being a happy athlete.  This year, the couple started the SWAP podcast which happens to be one of my favorites. This episode is packed with energy, fun, and great learning about secrets to happy coupledom, eating lots of food, self-acceptance, how to deal with quitting, death, talent and so much more!   David and Megan's message to you is: YOU ARE SO LOVED AND PERFECT JUST AS YOU ARE. YES, JUST AS YOU ARE RIGHT NOW. AS YOU ARE READING THIS. AND AS YOU GROW AND CHANGE, YOU'LL BE PERFECT TOO. THIS IS ADDIE DOG TALKING. But David and Megan agree with this statement 10000%. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!   Topics Discussed in the Podcast  secrets to happy relationships body image and eating plenty self-acceptance and building confidence how to deal with quitting how to have more grit thoughts on death how much talent/genetics play a role Listen Now   Resources SWAP Running Website Follow David on Twitter Follow David and ADDIEDOG on Instagram Follow Megan on instagram  Get the book: The Happy Runner Article on the long tail of blood biomarkers

Dawn Greg and Bruce discuss races they ran, upcoming half and The Happy Runner by David and Megan Roche.

It's a Some Work, All Play party in the Pain Cave this week as we welcome physician, epidemiologist, coach, author, and five time US trail running champ Megan Roche onto the 20 Questions hot seat. We talk about Megan's favorite race, her dream running partner, the loss of the North Face 50, how to cook a scoby, and much more.Links:Some Work, All Play (Team SWAP)The SWAP Adventure PodcastMegan's book, The Happy Runner (and our interview with co-author and husband David)Beers for this episode: Athletic Brewing Oktoberfest, Alchemist Focal Banger, GT's Trilogy KombuchaIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale

I'm really excited about today's guest, David Roche. I feel like he is a kindred spirit, especially after reading his awesome book, the Happy Runner that he co-authored with his wife (who is also an incredible human), Megan Roche.  Author is just one of the hats that David wears.  He started his own coaching company in 2013 called SWAP - Some Work, All Play where he and Megan coach some of the top trail runners and obstacle course athletes in the world.  Their coaching speaks for itself with over 17 US National Championships won, athlete appearances on Team USA 14 Times, Spartan World Champions, and more.   David is also well accomplished as a runner as a two-time national champion, a three-time member of Team USA, and was Sub-Ultra Trail Runner of the Year in 2014.  He also is a writer for Trail Runner Magazine.  If that's not enough, he is also a former lawyer.  David and Megan's book really resonated with me because it's about being a happy athlete. We talked about important topics like sport as a celebration instead of a measuring stick of how good of a person you are, we talked about having a healthy relationship with results, we talked about how to have more self-acceptance, and even contemplating mortality.  I think you'll get a lot out of this podcast feel like you're walking, running, or riding away with your cup and your heart more full.   Topics Discussed in the Podcast  removing pressure with authenticity (as a writer and an athlete) getting away from looking at achievement as a benchmark for success Imposter syndrome how to cultivate more self-acceptance Dissociating with results how to view competition in a healthy way positive affirmations and mantras to help you enjoy the process more viewing the human as a whole when it comes to coaching why training more hours won't necessarily make you faster fun stories about some of the athletes he coaches Listen Now     Resources SWAP Running Website Follow David on Twitter Follow David and ADDIEDOG on Instagram Get the book: The Happy Runner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Support the Show If you would like to support the growth of my show, I'd love your contribution on.  Patreon.  The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support!         ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don't Miss an Episode: Subscribe!                                                                   

This episode we have runner and coach David Roche. David started the Some Work, All Play (SWAP) team in 2013 and is a coach to some of the top trail runners in the world. He is a two-time national champion runner, a three-time member of Team USA, and the 2014 USATF Men's Sub-Ultra Trail Runner […] The post David Roche: You Are Amazing, and Here's How You Can Be A Happy Runner first appeared on Endurance Planet.

David and Megan Roche are one of the power couples in US trail and ultra running today, with seven national championships between them. Not only that, they're the brains behind Team SWAP and the coaches of some of the most successful athletes in the country, including recent winners of Western States, Leadville, Run Rabbit Run, and more. Not only that, they're also the authors of The Happy Runner, a new book that just might change the way you view training, racing, and life. David joins us in the Pain Cave to talk about the importance of self-acceptance, how to “let go” of our dependence on results, the principles of his training and coaching philosophy, and much more.LinksTeam SWAPBuy The Happy RunnerDavid's (dog's) InstagramDesert Island Picks: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, Tupac's Greatest Hits, Brooklyn Cider House (I chose this specific one for him!)

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