Megan Roche, MD - It's an Ultramarathon, Not a Sprint

<p>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.</p> <p>Credits: Our deepest thanks to Dr. Roche for joining us today!</p> <p>Dr. Roche’s bio: https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle-medicine-2-roche/</p> <p>Some Work, All Play running team and coaching: https://swaprunning.com/</p> <p>The Happy Runner: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Runner-Process-Faster-Longer/dp/1492567647">https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Runner-Process-Faster-Longer/dp/1492567647</a></p> <p>Host: Bejan Saeedi</p> <p>Co-Host and Audio Engineer – Joe Behnke</p> <p>Executive Producer and Social Media Coordinator – Carey Jansen</p> <p>Executive Producer – Michael Sayegh</p> <p>Faculty Advisor – Dr. Brian Robinson</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/behindthescope_" target="_blank"><strong>@behindthescope_</strong></a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behindthemicroscopepod/" target="_blank"><strong>@behindthemicroscopepod</strong></a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/behindthemicroscope1/" target="_blank"><strong>@behindthemicroscope1</strong></a></p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.behindthemicroscope.com/">behindthemicroscope.com</a></p>