David Roche
Running coach with Megan Roche for trail and adventure runners
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Running and enduranceAthletes and sports |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | SWAP Running |
David Roche is a running coach who runs SWAP Running, also called Some Work, All Play, with Megan Roche. They coach runners, including trail and hybrid runners, and work with pro and elite athletes. Plans are personalized and updated daily, including weekends. The coaching approach is science-based and centers on speed, long-term development and enjoying the process. David and Megan also host a podcast and run a Patreon with training plans and articles.
What David helps with
David works with runners who want to get faster and keep improving over the long term while enjoying training.
- Improving running speed
- Long-term athletic development
- Training for trail and adventure running
- Competing at national or international levels
- Building a training plan that changes with daily needs
Who David works with
SWAP coaches runners of many levels, including pro and elite athletes. Trail and hybrid runners are a focus. Advanced athletes who want to compete at the national or international level can ask about space, and BIPOC athletes can too.
How David works
Plans are personalized and interactive. They are updated every day, including weekends, to fit each athlete's needs. The approach is science-based and aims at speed, long-term development, enjoying the process and lasting fulfillment. Athletes get complete personal coaching and unlimited access to the coaches. Extra material such as training plans, articles, heart rate zones and bonus podcasts is offered on Patreon.
Background and qualifications
David Roche coaches with Megan Roche under the SWAP Running brand, based in Colorado. Their athletes include pro and elite runners. They have helped train a number of other coaches. They host the Some Work, All Play podcast, which covers training and life topics, and they share plans and articles on Patreon.
David Roche pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized monthly running coaching
- Downloadable training plans on Patreon
- Some Work, All Play podcast
- Patreon with bonus podcasts, articles and Q and As
David Roche reviews
The CoachVouch take
Coaches pro and elite athletes and also trains other coaches, with plans updated daily including weekends.
Best for runners who want science-based, daily-adjusted coaching for trail and adventure racing.
Common questions
How much does David Roche charge?
Coaching with David runs $75 to $190 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Roche help with?
David Roche helps with improving running speed, long-term athletic development, training for trail and adventure running and competing at national or international levels.
Does David Roche coach online?
David is based in Colorado, United States. Sessions are online.
How often are training plans updated?
Plans are updated daily, including weekends, to fit each athlete's needs.
How do I contact David Roche?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with David and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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