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
Sep 12, 2023 • 1h
Episode 217: Dedicated vs. Serious: Difference Between Real and Fake Excellence
We often mistake being serious with being dedicated. That’s often not the case. We are most dedicated when we were having fun and experiencing joy. We often create teams and cultures devoid of joy and the misplaced notion that serious need me seriousness means we are committed. It does that. There’s performative stuff, and then…
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 216: Winning culture: Building it, Keeping it, Maintaining it
In this episode, we dive into creating cultures and leadership style. Are you an ego coach, who only cares about winning at all costs, or are you a coach who wants to develop people holistically? We break it all down, combining examples with the latest psychological research. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program…
Aug 22, 2023 • 57min
Episode 215: The difference between direction and magnitude of training adaptation
In this episode, we take a deep dive into workout stimulus, recovery, and adaptation! Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other coaches! And we’ve added a new course! The Igloi course.…
Aug 14, 2023 • 57min
Episode 214: The Science of the Injury Cycle.
The podcast explores the injury cycle, including physiological and neurological elements. It emphasizes the importance of building trust and a positive team culture. The significance of movement and coordination in injury rehabilitation is highlighted, as well as the role of timing and integration in injury recovery.
Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 213: Cross-Country Workout and Trouble Shooting Guide
In this episode, we take a look at cross-country training. How do we dig ourselves out a hole, what pitfalls to avoid, how to peak at the right time, and much more! Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses…
Jul 24, 2023 • 51min
Episode 212: Wickets for Runners
It’s time to learn all about wickets. How do you utilize wickets to improve your running form and biomechanics? We’ve got you covered. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other coaches!…
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Jul 17, 2023 • 54min
Episode 211: Traditional workouts reimagined as Flux Training
Mile repeats. The 20 minute tempo. Hill repeats. 400m repeats. Cruise Intervals. In this episode, we take on some of the traditional workouts for distance running, and re-imagine them as flux training. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses…
Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 210: Adapting Flux Training for Cross-Country
Looking to level up your cross-country training? Want to add a different mix of workouts to enhance adaptation? In this week’s episode, we discuss flux training for cross-country. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction…
Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 209: Getting Started and Staying Fresh. A guide for brand new and seasoned coaches.
How do we stay fresh in coaching and running? Both from motivation standpoint, but also from a training and innovation standpoint. It’s easy to get stuck. To feel like you know the way, and to stick to that path. This episode is about keeping mentally and physically fresh. To be open to new ideas, even…
Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 208: Freaks of Nature: The Best are Different
It’s time to talk about the outliers. We cover the craziest workouts, the most mind blowing bounce backs, and much more of athletes who are just freaks of nature. This isn’t just a highlight reel of crazy athletes, it’s understand what we can and cannot learn from them. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar…
