On Coaching with Magness & Marcus
Steve Magness
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
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Jun 22, 2020 • 1h 13min
Episode 112: The Myth of Losing Speed
One of my pet peeves when discussing endurance work is the concept of losing speed. In the middle distance world, this concept of losing speed is widespread. Go to any coaching conference, hang around enough coaches, or just talk to your athletes and you’ll hear this concept over and over. It’s used as an argument…
Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 6min
Episode 111: Top Mistakes Highly Motivated Athletes Make and Why
Highly motivated athletes are the best to coach. You don’t have to worry if they got their run or workout in, they are always eager to train, perform, and do what’s necessary to get better. But, there are pitfalls that even the most well-intentioned athletes need to be aware of. The higher the motivation, the…
Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 110: Endurance Speed or Speed Endurance? Which approach should we take?
Should we start with speed first or endurance? Do you start with a large base of easy running before layering on the speed work, or do we start with running fast before extending it? Those are the questions we tackle during this weeks On Coaching Podcast. Highlights include: What lens are you seeing training through?…
Jun 1, 2020 • 58min
Episode 109: The Fine Line Between Serious and Obsessive
Explore the fine line between seriousness and obsession in pursuing a goal. Learn the importance of finding enjoyment in the work and the concept of moderation. Discover the role of racing and continuous improvement in sustained competitive success. Understand the significance of incorporating diversity and novelty in training routines. Find a sustainable balance between being serious and being obsessive in sports.
May 24, 2020 • 1h 8min
Episode 108: Secrets Revealed- Developing Championship Runners
In episode 108, we dive into what it takes to become a championship level athlete, whether that championship is at the high school state meet, the NCAA championships, or a national or international title. covered include: The importance of developing the athlete, the person staring back at you. Raising the Floor versus Ceiling It matters…
Apr 20, 2020 • 55min
Episode 107: A Track and Field New World Order: Make Track Great Again
In episode 107, we dive into what the sport will look like when we emerge from our current pandemic, and how it will have to change. We dive into a slew of topics, aimed at re-imagining our sport. Major sports (NFL,NBA, MLB) change their rules and playoff structures while keeping their history intact, how do…
Apr 5, 2020 • 1h 19min
Episode 106: The Hot Hand and The Science of Streaks: A Discussion with Ben Cohen
In episode 106, we bring on author Ben Cohen to have a discussion on streaks, the role of science and expertise in decision making, and our propensity to see patterns where they may not exist. His new book, The Hot Hand, is a fantastic read. We hope you enjoy the discussion, as it’s filled with…
Mar 30, 2020 • 59min
Episode 105: Clarity is Power: Coaching, Training, and Achieving During Difficult Times
Normally running is an achievement-focused sport. We’re trying to win races and run PR’s. We’re not going to have any achievement opportunities for the foreseeable future. How do we frame running and keep athletes motivated when achievement isn’t on the horizon. In this podcast we discuss: Adopting the “Old” model of racing and competition. How…
Mar 12, 2020 • 51min
Episode 104: What to Do During Adverse and Challenging Times: A Runner’s Guide to COVID-19
Adversity, challenge, tough times; all experiences that we proclaim sport teaches us how to manage. Well, now is the time to put that experience into action. While we’re talking specifically about dealing with the cancellations, shut-downs, and disruption of life caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), in this episode we want to explore how we can…
Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 18min
Episode 103: Why You Shouldn’t Train Like a Pro…Unless You’re a Pro
This podcast episode explores the pitfalls of training like a pro and the importance of considering individual development. They discuss incorporating steady running for increased volume, the importance of recovery for athletes, and the development of athlete Brian. They also highlight the significance of competitive opportunities and having a competitive spirit in sports.
