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
259: Race Day Meltdown: Strategies and Solutions for Bouncing Back When Everything Goes Wrong.
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus delve into the challenges of handling race day meltdowns. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects that both athle…
00:57:58 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
258: Longer Long Run or Faster Long Run!
The Great Long Run Debate: Length vs. Speed In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus dive into the classic debate on long runs: should athletes focus on lon…
00:59:27 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
257: Workouts are only 40% of the equation. A podcast about the other 60%
In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus discuss the importance of a holistic approach to training. They argue that workouts constitute only 40% of the equation f…
00:55:50 |
Sun 17 Nov 2024
256: The science of going out hard and hanging on to win
n this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus discuss the intricate demands of cross country racing that go beyond mere physiological preparation. They explore the ne…
00:53:24 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
255: The importance of being good coach, not just a nice coach.
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus discuss the intricate balance of being a good coach versus a nice coach. They delve into the importance of setting bounda…
00:53:49 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
254: Hard workouts: When, Where, How and Why?
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus dive deep into the intricacies of designing and implementing hard workouts for distance runners. They discuss the multi-d…
00:53:19 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
253: Race Day Anxiety: How to Confront it, Run with it, and Potentially Overcome It.
Understanding and Addressing Performance Anxiety in Athletes In this episode of the ‘On Coaching’ podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus delve deep into the modern issue of performance anxiety,…
00:51:43 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
252: The secret to winning cross country teams. The power of the 5th man.
In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus delve into the concept of the ‘fifth man’ and its crucial role in building winning cross country teams. They discus…
00:50:54 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
251: Doing Things When We Don’t Want To: The Science of Motivation
n this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magess and John Marcus delve into the essence of motivation in sports, focusing on the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. They discuss p…
00:52:07 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
250: Winning Big When It Counts: The Psychology and The Science of Championship:
How do you show up on race day? How do you flip the switch during the last 200 to kick like crazy? In this episode we use the recent Olympics as a way to unpack racing under pressure. Join us for a l…
00:58:04 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
249: Fatigue: A deep dive into understanding it and revising workouts around it.
What is fatigue and how do we deal with it? In this episode we go into the science of fatigue, understanding the physiological and psychological components, and what we can do about it! Steve & Jon C…
01:02:59 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
248: Community and Connection: The Core of High Performance Cultures
What does a winning culture look like? In this episode we explore the underpinning of a championship culture, a sense of community and connection. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Schola…
01:01:03 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
247: Specific Strength Training for Runners. And how it differs from general strength training.
How do you extend your peak? In this episode we go deep on how to keep the peak going and the myths surrounding peaking. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-…
00:45:47 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
246: Base Training: Progression Over Career
We all know what a base is right? Just run some easy miles. Well, a base is a bit more complex than that, and it should change over the course of your career. In this episode, we go deep on what a ba…
00:57:01 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
245: Developing Aerobic Power: A scientific approach to improving specific endurance
What is aerobic power? How do you develop it? What are the workout progressions to optimize it? We go deep into the science to understand aerobic metabolism. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program…
01:01:52 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
244: The Post Peak Peak: What is it and how to set it up.
How do you extend your peak? In this episode we go deep on how to keep the peak going and the myths surrounding peaking. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-…
00:54:03 |
Mon 27 May 2024
243: The science of the struggle bus: How people get on and how to get off.
What do you do when things go wrong, when an athlete is on the struggle bus? In this episode we explain how to get athletes out of the hole and back on track. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Progra…
00:54:00 |
Mon 20 May 2024
242: Two Feet in Reality: Tips on How to Support High Performance
How do you support high performance? In this episode we discuss creating the culture and environment that allows people to thrive. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our…
00:50:28 |
Mon 13 May 2024
241: Most common mistakes when coaching distance runners and how to avoid.
What are the most common mistakes coaches make? In this episode we dive into where we and others have gone wrong, and what to do about it. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Progra…
01:00:47 |
Mon 06 May 2024
240: The Science of Zone 2: Why it’s misunderstood and how to apply it successful in your training.
Everyone is talking about zone 2! What is it, what do we get wrong, and how do we utilize it correctly. On this episode we dive deep into the science to understand aerobic training practices. Steve &…
00:54:02 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
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