On Coaching with Magness & Marcus
Coaches Steve Magness and Jon Marcus team up to bring you an insider’s view on coaching. Taking you inside the thoughts and conversations that usually occur behind the scenes. They bring a diverse background having both worked with athletes at the collegiate and professional level. They hope to bring a mixture of science, old-fashioned wisdom, and a touch of philosophy to help understand the process of coaching and maximizing endurance performance. For more information visit www.ScienceOfRunning.com
Latest episodes
Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
Episode 140: The Power of Reflection- Looking back at dumb stuff we used to do.
We are taking a trip back into the time machine. It’s time to look back at training and coaching that we used to do, that we now look back upon and ask “what in the world were we thinking?” This weeks episode is about reflection. Not only to laugh at our ignorance, but to learn…
Jul 21, 2021 • 51min
Episode 139: Why a perfectionist mindset is holding you and your athletes back.
The hosts discuss the hinderance of a perfectionist mindset in training and how it can lead to overplanning and a focus on minor details. They explore the evolution of a coach's mindset and the importance of achieving desired training effects. They also emphasize the need for consistency in training and overcoming perfectionism. The impact of a perfectionist mindset on coaching is also discussed, highlighting the importance of balance and openness to different ideas.
Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 8min
Episode 138: Big Meet Readiness- Preparing to Perform
How do you get prepared for the big meet? It’s not only about physical preparedness, but also your mental and decision making framework. In this episode, we cover everything from understanding and setting up your psychological framework to priming for performance to making better decisions. Steve & Jon Resources Mentioned: The OODA Loop by John…
Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 137: Fatigue and the Bear Jumping On Your Back
We’ve all been there before. The bear jumps on our back in the final 200 meters. Our legs turn to lead and cease to function. What’s going on when the bear jumps on our back? In this episode we explore fatigue related to acidosis, H+, and more. And as always, tell you how to deal…
Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 136: Hitting the Wall- Navigating Fatigue in Longer Races
The podcast explores the concept of hitting the wall in longer races, discussing the physiological reasons for fatigue and how to overcome it. It delves into topics such as acidosis tolerance, training lactate as a fuel source, the importance of hill training, and the role of walking in distance runner training.
Jun 14, 2021 • 59min
Episode 135: Performance Turnaround- How to Get Your Racing Back on Track
What do we do when it’s all going wrong? When an athlete seems to be headed in the wrong direction? In this weeks podcast we dive into how to get performance back on track. Do we take a week off, run easy for a while, change the workouts? Jon and Steve explore all the ways…
May 31, 2021 • 52min
Episode 134: Improving is Really Hard!
In our early days or running, improvement comes easy! A little bit of training and our performance improves. We get fooled into thinking work and improvement are directly correlated. This is great for getting us to put in the work, but what happens when improvement slows down, when it becomes a jagged line? Do we…
May 5, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 133: Track and Field: A Multibillion Dollar Sleeping Giant
It’s time for a state of the sport check-in. In this episode, Jon and Steve take on the sleeping giant that is the sport of track and field. We discuss how to improve it, what we are missing, and how we need to change the narrative. From big ideas to small tweaks that we all…
Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 132: The Coaches Guide to Sports Psychology
This podcast episode explores the importance of sports psychology for coaches and athletes. It covers topics such as anxiety, choking, motivation, understanding challenges on race day, and transitioning from individual star to team player. The hosts emphasize the role of mental strength in addition to physical training and discuss creating a supportive environment for athletes to take risks. They also highlight the impact of status in sports and the value of setbacks and failures as opportunities for growth.
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 131: Workouts, Workouts, Workouts! What, How, and Why.
In this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite workouts for marathon, middle-distance, and 5k-10k races. They explore the purpose and progression of marathon workouts. They also discuss the frequency of different workouts during the season and the importance of balancing recovery. They highlight the balancing of planning and improvisation in workouts and the recommended workouts for 10k and 5k races. Lastly, they share their favorite staple workouts and their efforts in building a community.
