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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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.
Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 17min
Episode 102: High Volume AND High Speed Training
In episode 102 of the On Coaching Podcast we take on the never-ending argument over volume versus intensity of training. We go back into the history books to look at the poster children of high volume training and high-intensity training to try to get to the root of the argument. A few key takeaways include:…
Dec 4, 2019 • 2h 9min
Episode 101: Interview with Tony Holler
In episode 101 of the On Coaching Podcast we bring on special guest Tony Holler. Tony is a succesful high-school sprint coach who’s teams have won three state titles. He is known for his “Feed the Cats” program where he focuses on what matters in sprinting and keeping athletes engaged in the training. In this…
Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 48min
Episode 100: Strength & Conditioning with Alan Bishop
Strength and conditioning coach Alan Bishop from the University of Houston men's basketball program discusses a wide range of topics including nutrition, proper squat form, developing buy-in, implementing information, tailoring training programs, selecting a supportive head coach, balancing tradition, maintaining full range of motion, and improving problem-solving and communication styles.
Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 2min
Episode 99: Is it all about the shoes?
This episode explores the impact of shoe technology on marathon performance, including the advantages provided by advancements in shoe technology and the recalibration of marathon performances. The speakers also discuss the differences in power and economy between Ethiopian and Kenyan runners and the controversy surrounding game-changing footwear technology.
Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 9min
Episode 98: Models of Training That Make You Fast
Lydiard, Daniels, Maffetone, Canova, Pfaff, Tellez. In the world of running, we tend to throw out names of well-known coaches and say that we train utilizing their method. Their model of training. But what often happens is that a coaches method gets simplified to the extreme. Lydiard becomes about 100 mile weeks. Daniels becomes about…
Sep 4, 2019 • 1h 5min
Episode 97: Fatigue, Speedwork, Racing, and More
It’s time for a throwback episode. When we started this podcast it was about two coaches having a conversation. Join us for a discussion on all things performance as we talk about what we are struggling with as coaches, what we’re reading, and how we are trying to innovate in our own coaching. We cover…
Jul 8, 2019 • 1h 24min
Episode 96: A Real Talk Rant on Scholarships, Formulaic Coaching, and Core Values
This episode of the On Coaching podcast is my favorite type. A rant on hot topics in the coaching and sports world. Our goal is to give you the truth, the behind the scenes answers without any fluff. We start off with Athletic Scholarships. We cover everything from how difficult it is to obtain one,…
