On Coaching with Magness & Marcus
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
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 282
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2025
Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation
In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus delve into the current era of training experimentation, inspired by a recent in-depth discussion in the Scholar Program. They …
00:44:41 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies
In this episode of the ‘On Coaching’ podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the importance of consistency in training and coaching. They delve into how simple, repetitive actions over ti…
00:49:10 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
NCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and Training
Exploring Racing Tactics and Mental Preparation from NCAA Championships In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive deep into the insights and lessons from th…
00:49:45 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Consistency Creates Capacity: The Power of Simple Wins in Training
In this episode of the ‘On Coaching’ podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the importance of consistency in training and coaching. They delve into how simple, repetitive actions over ti…
00:51:37 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Double Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive deep into the concept of double threshold training. They discuss its application to track, cross country, and mara…
00:53:03 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Putting it All Together: Speed, strength, endurance, recovery for runners of all ages.
In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the complexities of holistic coaching and how to effectively integrate various training components for athletes.…
00:59:48 |
Tue 20 May 2025
The Psychology of the Modern Athlete: The Impact of Social Media and Perception of Reality
In this episode, hosts Steve and Jon dive deep into the psychology of modern athletes, emphasizing the impact of social media on athletes’ perceptions of reality and mental health. They discuss the t…
00:53:27 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Mastering Your Mind: 5 Keys to Stop Self-Sabotaging
The five insights discussed include recognizing self-sabotage, balancing exploration and commitment, building your own home field advantage, balancing caring deeply with letting go, and the importanc…
00:18:34 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
The Truth about Lactate Threshold | Your Comprehensive Guide
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of lactate threshold, debunking common myths and explaining its significance in athletic performance. We discuss the science behind lactate production a…
00:31:49 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
So You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to Connect
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus dive into the third part of their three-part series on becoming a champion. This segment, ‘How to Recover. How to C…
00:57:43 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
So You Want to Be a Champion: Part 2: How to prepare. How to Train
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus dive into the second part of their three-part series on becoming a champion. This segment, ‘How to Train,’ explores…
00:59:08 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
So You Want to Be A Champion? Part 1: How to think How to Act.
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus kick off a three-part series on what it takes to become a champion. They delve into the essential mindset and behaviors needed…
01:03:44 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Bonus Episode: The Biology of Winning and Losing…with a crazy twist!
A special bonus episode! We’re going to try something a bit different. We’re talking the mental side of sport, the biology of winning and losing, and much more. Except…your hosts aren’t Steve and Jon…
00:15:37 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
266: Overcoming Choking and Underperformance: The Science and Psychology of Pressure
In this episode, Steve Magness explores the psychology and science behind performance anxiety, choking, and the phenomenon known as ‘the yips’ in sports. Drawing on his experience working with top at…
00:36:45 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
265: Consistency wins: How to be consistent in the face of volatility and unpredictability.
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus delve into the essential concept of consistency in achieving athletic success. We begin with an announcement about Stev…
01:00:01 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
264: The Science of Surging: How to Pull Away from the Pack Mid-Race
In this special 10-year anniversary episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus delve into the intricacies of surging during races. They explore both the physiological and…
00:59:03 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
263: The Workouts Come Second: Teaching Comes First
The Importance of Teaching in Coaching In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus emphasize the significance of teaching in coaching, arguing that workouts sh…
01:01:31 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
262: Do drills work? The case for and against
The Nuance of Drills: Do They Really Work? In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus delve into the controversial topic of whether drills are effective in en…
00:59:08 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
261: How to Write Training Part 2: Nuance, making adjustments and tweaks
The Art of Coaching: Insights on Adjusting and Perfecting Training Plans In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus share their perspectives on the importance of …
00:55:17 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
260: How to Write Training Part 1 Getting Started
Mastering Training Plans: Foundations and Strategy In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, Steve Magness and John Marcus dive into the essentials of writing effective training plans for athletes.…
00:52:34 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
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