

Science of Running
Steve Magness
An in depth look at training, coaching, Sport Science, and anything else that relates to enhancing endurance performance.
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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…

May 29, 2023 • 55min
Episode 207: Instant Offense: Things you can do today to be better tomorrow
In this episode, we discuss recovery, priming, potentiation and other things that we can do to enhance our performance in both the short and long run. This one goes into preparing to race at our best. What can we do in the weeks, days, and hours leading into a race to set ourselves up to…

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May 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 206: Resiliency: Bounce Back after you bomb!
We’ve all been there. A tough race or competition that didn’t go well. How do you bounce back from failure? In this episode we provide the science and tools to get back on track after a rough race. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things…

May 15, 2023 • 57min
Episode 205: Risk Tolerance: What is it and how to build it?
We can either train ourselves or athletes to take appropriate risks or to shy away. In this episode, we talk about how to move towards discomfort and challenge. 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…


