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
Mar 16, 2019 • 1h 16min
Episode 90: David Epstein on All Things Performance, Drive, Passion, And Range.
A special episode of the On Coaching Podcast featuring NYT bestselling author David Epstein. In this wide-ranging conversation covering all things performance, we start off by discussing my new book The Passion Paradox and the similarities with David’s new book Range. From there we dive deep into the psychology of performance before ending on a…
Mar 9, 2019 • 52min
Episode 89: On Burnout. + A Tangent on Reading
In this weeks On Coaching Podcast, we get into the details of burnout, both as a coach and an athlete. It’s easy to fall for the effort trap. Where we convince ourselves that out working others is the key to success, and that we have the capability to push through anything to do so. Such…
Feb 15, 2019 • 59min
Episode 88: How Social Media and the Internet Influences Coaching and Performance
In this weeks On Coaching Podcast, we cover how social media influences performance. The ever-growing influence of social media and our online interactions change how our athletes (and our selfs!) relate to performing. Our comparison point has changed. We now have to judge ourselves against a never-ending supply of ‘friends’ on Instagram and Facebook. Our…
Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 2min
Episode 87: There are NO Magic Training Intensities
Debunking the idea of magic training intensities in endurance sports, emphasizing the individual nature of training. Exploring the misattribution of improvement and building fatigue tolerance in athletes. Shifting focus in planning workouts and the importance of a diverse diet. The evolution of training mindsets and the importance of adaptation and rest.
Jan 15, 2019 • 51min
Episode 86: Workouts Don’t Matter as Much as You Think
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of considering the context and long-term effects of workouts, the difference between short-term and long-term mindsets in training, aligning actions with values, the need for a holistic approach and addressing skill gaps in coaching, and the significance of performance and team culture in athletics.
Dec 27, 2018 • 1h 16min
Episode 85: Committing to Your Own Development
Are you taking the time to get to where you want to be? In today’s instant gratification world, we want to be great NOW! Not in a couple years, but as soon as possible. As we strive for the top of our field or our job, are we missing some crucial development pieces? In this…
Dec 11, 2018 • 1h 5min
Episode 84: Finding the Fatal Flaw that is Holding You Back
What holds you back? What keeps you from performing to the best of your ability? That’s the topic of this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus. We dive into identifying and then fixing the common issues we see in athletes that prevent them from taking that next step in performance. And, as you’ll…
Nov 21, 2018 • 1h 12min
Episode 83: Breaking Through- The Reality of the Ups and Downs of Performance
Breakthroughs. It’s what keeps many of us going. The knowledge (and hope) that a leap in performance is just around the corner. But what do performance breakthroughs look like? Are there signs that a breakthrough might be around the corner? In this weeks On Coaching Podcast, Jon and Steve take a deep dive into the…
Oct 20, 2018 • 58min
Episode 82: How Do You Define Success in Workouts and Races?
In this podcast, the hosts discuss how to define success in workouts and races, emphasizing the need to consider factors beyond time and performance. They explore coping mechanisms for dealing with failure and the importance of creating a safe environment for athletes to embrace failure. The podcast also highlights the impact of coaches in shaping mindset and promoting individual progress over personal records. Additionally, it explores the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for athletes to enhance performance and well-being.
Aug 21, 2018 • 1h 8min
Episode 81: Embracing Failure with Brian Barraza
This weeks guest is elite runner Brian Barraza. Brian rose from a solid high school runner to the top of the ranks in the NCAA. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss how Brian dealt with failure on the biggest stage, the coping strategies he utilizes to get through the pain and discomfort of racing, and…
