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    Some Work, All Play

    Some Work, All Play

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    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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    David Roche and Megan Roche

    323. The Theory of Zone Compression, Surgery (Oh No), What Comes Next, and The New Big Supplement!

    323. The Theory of Zone Compression, Surgery (Oh No), What Comes Next, and The New Big Supplement!

    August 11, 2026
    1h 21m

    We brought some big foot energy to this great episode! The main training topic was a discussion of “zone compression,” where harder efforts get sustainable for longer durations in weird and wild ways. Our theory: zone compression techniques are driving lots of training theory. We break it all down!

    Before that, the episode starts with David’s news that he’s going to get surgery on his foot. We discuss the process to get here and what comes next. Answer: jokes come next. Life!

    And this one had so many fun topics! Other topics: creatine update, a study on stretching and blood pressure, why the Tour de France Femmes absolutely ruled, a strange study on blueberries and performance, a paper on negative social ties, the Sierre Zinal mascot, a hamster that is taking over Strava, side short pees, a question on PEDs, what to wear in the home sauna, regrets, and so much more.

    So much love for you all! Thank you for everything over the years. We got this.

    Maybe. Actually, yes. Most likely!

    Squirting it right out the back,

    -David and Megan

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