On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

The podcast discusses the importance of coaches learning from athletes and the potential for growth for both parties. It explores the pitfalls of labeling athletes and highlights the value of experimentation in coaching. The discussion also touches on understanding biomechanics and the power of language and mindset in coaching. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of shifting power dynamics and fostering open dialogue in coaching.

On this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we have a special treat for you. We’re bringing you a real conversation. When we were at the US championships, Jon and I sat down at a local coffee shop in Sacramento and pushed record. We recorded a real conversation, nothing manufactured or artificial, no…

This podcast discusses the difference between experience-based coaching and PowerPoint coaching, highlighting the importance of practical application. It also explores the mindset of a professional runner determined to achieve her goals despite doubt and societal judgment. The podcast delves into how social and cultural norms affect emotions and perceptions, and the limitations of language in accurately describing feelings. The use of models in coaching is discussed, and the importance of considering individual characteristics and effective communication in training and coaching is emphasized.

Debating specialization vs generalization in athletics, exploring the complexity of performance optimization, emphasizing the importance of connecting the dots in learning and training, embracing the art of racing, finding the balance between specialization and generalization, understanding the 'meta game', and book recommendations.

Big concepts get thrown around a lot these days; Marginal Gains, 10,000 hours, the 80/20 rule, the 1% rule. Everyone has their own phrase or concept for helping take performance to the next level. In this episode of On Coaching, Jon and I take a look at two similar, but slightly different concepts. Using Ross…

Are you coaching the person or are you coaching the work? In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we delve into the difference between coaching people and the system of running. One is about seeing each athlete as a living, breathing, emotional mess of a person, and the other is…

It’s time to talk about the marathon! The mysterious race that causes more problems than all other races combined. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of the marathon. How does training change from the track to the marathon? Do all we need to do is extend our long runs and tempos? NO! What’s the…

Discover the importance of mastering the art of racing and the need to move away from time-focused narratives. Appreciate the entire race and its impact, and the significance of flexibility in racing strategy. Evaluate and discuss race performance for improvement. Push oneself and prioritize skill development rather than fixating on results.

The hosts discuss the significance of interval training in coaching and the importance of creativity in interval sets. They explore the psychological component of interval training and the difference between line cook and sous chef. They also discuss interval training for intermediate runners and the importance of strategic decision making in training and races. They explore the process of qualifying for championship meets and shifting from a finite to infinite mindset in distance running. Finally, they talk about taking risks in races and combining artistry with science.

For the end of 2016, Jon and I take a look forward. What is the state of track and field in the world and where do we go from here. We get things started by asking what each of our utopian track and field worlds would look like, before delving into the problems with our…