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David Roche

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David Roche is an ultrarunner and running coach. He works with Megan Roche through Some Work, All Play, which offers running coaching, and the pair host a podcast of the same name.

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63 TUM reports · Published coverage below

Publication history

Coverage over time

36 editorial issues

Distinct issues per publication month. Each issue counts once.

David Roche — monthly TUM coverageFrom Jul 2024 through Nov 2026. Highest month: 4 issues. Exact counts are provided in the accessible chart description.Jul 2024: 0 editorial issuesAug 2024: 2 editorial issuesSep 2024: 3 editorial issuesOct 2024: 1 editorial issueNov 2024: 4 editorial issuesDec 2024: 1 editorial issueJan 2025: 3 editorial issuesFeb 2025: 2 editorial issuesMar 2025: 4 editorial issuesApr 2025: 1 editorial issueMay 2025: 2 editorial issuesJun 2025: 2 editorial issuesJul 2025: 2 editorial issuesAug 2025: 1 editorial issueSep 2025: 1 editorial issueOct 2025: 1 editorial issueNov 2025: 0 editorial issuesDec 2025: 0 editorial issuesJan 2026: 0 editorial issuesFeb 2026: 0 editorial issuesMar 2026: 0 editorial issuesApr 2026: 0 editorial issuesMay 2026: 3 editorial issuesJun 2026: 1 editorial issueJul 2026: 0 editorial issuesAug 2026: 2 editorial issuesSep 2026: 0 editorial issuesOct 2026: 0 editorial issuesNov 2026: 0 editorial issues
Jul 2024Peak 4Nov 2026

Monthly editorial issue counts: Jul 2024: 0; Aug 2024: 2; Sep 2024: 3; Oct 2024: 1; Nov 2024: 4; Dec 2024: 1; Jan 2025: 3; Feb 2025: 2; Mar 2025: 4; Apr 2025: 1; May 2025: 2; Jun 2025: 2; Jul 2025: 2; Aug 2025: 1; Sep 2025: 1; Oct 2025: 1; Nov 2025: 0; Dec 2025: 0; Jan 2026: 0; Feb 2026: 0; Mar 2026: 0; Apr 2026: 0; May 2026: 3; Jun 2026: 1; Jul 2026: 0; Aug 2026: 2; Sep 2026: 0; Oct 2026: 0; Nov 2026: 0.

Sponsor mentions, repeated links and polls are excluded. Credits within editorial items may count. Read the supporting timeline ↓

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Published in TUM

Roche’s surgery account

TUM linked Roche’s announcement, his own explanation of the injury and his anticipated rebuilding timeline. It is not a current prognosis.

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The Roches’ daily training and coaching film

David and Megan Roche’s film follows training, coaching and daily logistics. Their joint appearance establishes shared coverage; no personal relationship is inferred by the directory.

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Four separate self-reported health and race-plan updates

David Roche: Said probably would not race in 2026; uncertainty retained.

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Carpenter announced for TrailCon

TUM recalled Roche’s 2024 breaking of Carpenter’s former Leadville record.

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Two different Cocodona podcast discussions

TUM linked David and Megan Roche’s discussion of Entrekin’s race on Some Work, All Play.

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Carpenter on The Buzz

TUM recalled Roche breaking Carpenter’s former Leadville record in 2024.

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The 2025 Javelina course-record podiums

TUM reported David Roche: Second man · 12:18:06 at the 2025 100-mile Javelina Jundred.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: October 30, 2025

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Golden Tickets and a dated eligibility report

TUM reported Roche declining his 2025 Javelina Golden Ticket; this is separate from later race plans and results.

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The reported Golden Ticket ledger

TUM linked the Western States Golden Ticket ledger showing Murray accepted, Roche declined and Woodward accepted. It also noted Black Canyon and Tarawera would share a date the following year; that is a dated schedule observation.

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Roche explains his ticket decision

TUM linked Roche’s explanation of passing the 2025 Javelina Golden Ticket to Canyon Woodward. A linked subscriber article is not treated as an independently inspected body.

Earlier coverage (53)
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Commentary on top performances

TUM recalled Roche lowering his Leadville record in 2025.

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The 2025 Leadville records

TUM reported his 2025 Leadville win and course record of 15:12:30.

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An earlier Angeles Crest date announcement

TUM quoted Roche’s enthusiasm for Angeles Crest, without establishing an entry or finish.

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Megan Roche’s 2025 heavy-half return

TUM linked his account of Megan Roche’s 2025 return to racing.

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David Roche’s separate Aspen half result

David Roche won Aspen’s men’s half marathon in 1:54:18 in 2025, improving his previous course record. This is distinct from the marathon and 50K.

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TrailCon’s inaugural 2025 awards

TUM reported David Roche receiving the 2025 TrailCon Performance of the Year recognition.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 19, 2025

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Roche’s pre-race aspiration

TUM described David Roche’s sub-14 aspiration before Western States 2025. It is a plan, qualified by his later DNF in the same report.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Roche’s early Western States pace

TUM described Roche and the lead men running under course-record pace early in the 2025 race. Intermediate pace is not a final record or finish.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Three Western States 2025 DNFs

TUM reported his 2025 Western States DNF at Foresthill, mile 62.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: July 4, 2025

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Dated heat-training accounts

TUM described extreme heat-training reports from David Roche, Adam Peterman and Jeff Mogavero before Western States 2025. These are attributed anecdotes, not health or training advice.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: June 24, 2025

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Western States plans shift

In June 2025, he reported a cortisone injection while trying to salvage a Western States start; he later did not finish the race.

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Roche’s Quad Rock recap

Published a Quad Rock 50 Mile win recap before his later Western States 2025 DNF.

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Brady and Roche’s Quad Rock records

Set a 2025 Quad Rock 50 course record in 7:06:19; TUM also identified him as Riley Brady’s coach.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: May 23, 2025

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Western States plans and injuries

Reported knee trouble in May 2025; the source explicitly said he had not withdrawn from Western States.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: May 23, 2025

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Roche wins Cheyenne Mountain 50K

David Roche won the 2025 Cheyenne Mountain Trail 50K in 3:42:43, the course’s third-fastest time.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: May 2, 2025

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Big Alta 50K recap videos

TUM recommended Roche’s 50K recap and in-race footage.

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Roche’s Big Alta DNF and Western States doubts

Stopped after an ankle roll at Big Alta and expressed doubt about winning Western States.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 28, 2025

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Separate Big Alta 50k and 28k fields

Listed in the preview’s 2025 Big Alta 50K field.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 20, 2025

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Cannon parodies Road to Western States

His Road to Western States series inspired Cannon’s parody; TUM quoted his favorable reaction.

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Thrower films Roche’s Big Alta preparation

Featured preparing for the upcoming 2025 Big Alta 50K.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 20, 2025

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Roche’s 2025 comment on Walmsley footage

In a March 2025 footnote, TUM quoted Roche joking that he could match Walmsley only on a sea-level track with a tailwind for 200 meters, ahead of their anticipated Western States matchup.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 13, 2025

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David Roche encourages Troyer to race

TUM identified him as Troyer’s coach and said he encouraged the Way Too Cool start.

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Jacobson-Schulte discusses learning ultras

TUM identified Jacobson-Schulte as a David Roche-coached athlete.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: March 5, 2025

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Troyer’s win and historical benchmarks

TUM cited his rounded 3:19 Way Too Cool performance from 2016, without seconds.

Event date: 2016 · TUM publication: March 5, 2025

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The coaching detail behind two fast finishes

Identified as Riley Brady’s coach in the February 2025 account.

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Troyer starts working with Roche

The retrospective said Troyer began working with coach David Roche in August 2024 and revised his durability and fueling training. It recalled Roche’s Leadville record and 2024 Ultrarunner-of-the-Year runner-up placing.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: February 7, 2025

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Troyer’s earlier Hyperlyte partnership

The feature described Troyer continuing his training with Roche and partnering with Hyperlyte Liquid Performance, identified as his first sponsor, on hydration planning.

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Troyer’s Altra signing and 2025 targets

Hans Troyer announced joining Altra and targeted Black Canyon’s Golden Ticket and the JFK 50 record. This January 24 account quoted his 2024 USATF 50-mile mark as 5:16:13; the later February 7 feature reports 5:16:14. Both source observations are retained without inventing a correction.

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Allen’s Houston marathon result

Christian Allen finished seventh overall and top American at the 2025 Houston Marathon in 2:10:32. Coach David Roche’s prediction about his future impact remains attributed opinion.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: January 24, 2025

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Roche and The Feed’s 2025 partnership

TUM cited a December 31 podcast announcement that David Roche would be a Feed athlete in 2025, alongside The Feed’s existing sponsorship of Some Work, All Play and planned content collaboration.

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Different 2024 trail and ultra awards

Katie Schide and Elhousine Elazzaoui led the 2024 TROY rankings, while Katie Schide and Hayden Hawks receivedUROY honors. David Roche’s Leadville performance won Trail Performance of the Year; Ellie Greenwood shared her ballot and observations. These are distinct awards, not interchangeable rankings.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: January 16, 2025

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Jornet’s attributed 2024 inspirations

TUM summarized Kilian Jornet’s personal list of inspiring 2024 athletes, including Ludovic Pommeret, Katie Schide, Elhousine Elazzaoui, David Roche andTara Dower. Fans noted Jasmin Paris’s omission. This is an attributed opinion list, not an official ranking or a new race result.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: January 2, 2025

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iRunFar’s 2024 retrospective

TUM linked iRunFar’s 2024 story roundup, mentioning Tara Dower, Jasmin Paris, David Roche, Katie Schide andCourtney Olsen. The retrospective is not a freshly completed performance and does not refresh their source clocks.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: January 2, 2025

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Roche’s Rich Roll interview

TUM linked David Roche’s Rich Roll interview about his running approach and Leadville record. The episode mention is distinct from a newly completed race or new current record verification.

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Bouillard teases his 2025 Chianti plan

Vincent Bouillard’s November 2024 Instagram reflection teased Chianti by UTMB as his next major race. TUM separately noted Kilian Jornet’s confirmed Chianti plan and speculated about David Roche and Jim Walmsley at WesternStates; that speculation is not a confirmed start or finish.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: November 27, 2024

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Shorter’s film revisits Roche’s 2024 wins

Cody Shorter’s six-minute film linked David Roche’s 2024 Leadville course-record run and Javelina win, with footage attributed to Mountain Outpost and Freetrail. Megan Roche’s community impact was also credited; mention is not a new sponsorship, media license or race result for her.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: November 27, 2024

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Peterman’s stopped bid and Roche’s Free Outside interview

TUM recommended Roche’s Free Outside conversation with Garmire and relayed a possible additional race. Desert Solstice was the author’s guess, not a confirmed Roche entry.

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Jornet’s season conversation and possible 2025 plans

Was described as aiming for a sub-14-hour Western States race in 2025; this was an ambition, not a result.

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Roche discusses racing and coaching on Singletrack

Discussed his recent Leadville and Javelina wins, coaching and broader trail-running topics on Singletrack.

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Roche’s post-Javelina accounts and Western States plan

Roche shared his post-Javelina training and fueling accounts and described a future Western States approach. A plan is not a later start or result.

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Following Roche’s Javelina build-up

TUM recalled his openly discussed Javelina course-record goal and preparation, following his earlier Leadville race.

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Roche’s two 100-mile wins, with a photo credit

The caption reported his Javelina win after his Leadville 100-mile course-record debut that summer.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: October 29, 2024

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Roche wins Javelina’s men’s 100-mile race

TUM reported his 2024 Javelina men’s 100-mile win in 12:45, two minutes short of the course record, a Golden Ticket and his announced sub-14-hour goal for Western States 2025.

Event date: 2024 · TUM publication: October 29, 2024

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David and Megan Roche discuss Javelina on SWAP

TUM linked his discussion with Megan Roche of his Javelina win and preparation for Western States.

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Roche’s carbohydrate-study commentary

TUM linked David Roche’s discussion of a study on carbohydrate intake around training.

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Holmer interviews Roche on his Leadville preparation

Discussed his reported Leadville 100 record in Holmer’s interview and earlier Some Work, All Play episodes.

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David and Megan Roche’s No Secrets episode

TUM recommends the No Secrets episode with Megan about his 2024 Leadville win; no training or fueling details are inferred from the linked title.

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Roche’s account of his Leadville record

Discussed fueling, predicting his finish within 26 seconds and sports science after his Leadville win and course record.

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Roche wins Leadville and breaks Carpenter’s longstanding record

TUM reported his Leadville win and new record, replacing Matt Carpenter’s 19-year-old mark; no elapsed time is supplied.

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Roche’s linked Instagram post

The published Instagram card links the mountainroche post accompanying Roche’s Leadville report. The card itself adds no result time or other performance claim.

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The Roches discuss record ambition and Jornet’s training

His record ambition was a topic on his and Megan Roche’s podcast, separate from the Leadville win reported above.

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Bowman interviews the Roches about the changing sport

His Leadville goals were discussed with Dylan Bowman and Megan Roche; the earlier interview is distinct from the win above.

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The Roches’ Freetrail episode link

TUM linked the Freetrail episode featuring David and Megan Roche; no new result is inferred from its title.

Repeated links & other mentions (2)
Repeated link

Roche’s earlier post — repeated link

The most-viewed module repeated David Roche’s earlier foot-injury post. It adds no fresh diagnosis, prognosis or race-readiness finding.

Sponsor mention

TUM’s historical Hyperlyte offer context

The January 10 promotional module described Hyperlyte’s athlete signings and explained how TUM arranged a reader discount.

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Connections

Said probably would not race in 2026; uncertainty retained

Leadville Trail 100

Roche questioned racing Leadville or again in 2026; Woltering described a back finding during Western States preparation; Burt described hamstring trouble during training; Corbett withdrew from Bay Area 100 Miler and planned Tahoe volunteering. These dated personal accounts do not establish present diagnoses or completed future activities.

Source

Second man · 12:18:06

Javelina Jundred

Will Murray won the 2025 Javelina 100-mile in 12:10:12 ahead of David Roche and Canyon Woodward. Tara Dower set the women’s record in 13:31:47. These are 2025 edition results.

Source

Published a 50K recap video

Big Alta

TUM linked David Roche’s Big Alta 50K recap in Road to Western States 100 and a separate recap attributed to the Hemmings.

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Described as a planned 2025 competitor

Western States 100

In a March 2025 footnote, TUM quoted Roche joking that he could match Walmsley only on a sea-level track with a tailwind for 200 meters, ahead of their anticipated Western States matchup.

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Public background sources checked October 20, 2026. The selection contains 127 published issues.

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