David Roche is one of the most recognizable names in the ultramarathon world. While he continues to run and compete himself, David has recently expanded his coaching beyond the trails and into track and road racing, where he now works with some of the fastest women in the sport. In this wide-ranging conversation nothing is off limits. David shares how he found running, the injuries he has navigated throughout his own career, how he balances coaching with his own training, and the philosophy that guides his work with elite athletes. David and his wife, Megan, also host a podcast called “Some Work, All Play” where they talk about everything from their love story to the health challenges and injuries that have ultimately strengthened their bond. David opens up about all of it here, along with a few of his coaching secrets and some hot takes on recent happenings in the running world. This episode is packed with coaching insight, personal stories, and plenty of opinions from one of the most known coaches in the sport.
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Aired: July 23, 2026
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