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
239: The Science of Overuse injuries and rehabilitation for distance runners.
It’s time to talk about injuries, those dreaded things that pop up that derail a season. How do we prevent them, bounce back from them, and much more. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Sc…
00:57:48 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
238: When workouts don’t work: The art of the audible
What do you do when it all goes wrong during a workout? You call an audible! In this episode, we walk you through how and when to adjust a bad workout. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The S…
00:53:19 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.
Is it every worthwhile to dig yourself a hole? It turns out the answer is likely yes! In this episode we go through Jerry Schumacher’s medium dig cycle, Canova’s special block training, and much more…
00:52:18 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
236: Hard work vs. Overtraining: Finding the Sweet Spot for Optimal Adaptation:
Training is about adaptation. We have to apply the right stimulus that is just strong enough, without overwhelming us. It’s about embarrassing the body. In this episode, we discuss where the line is …
00:53:13 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone.
How do we get in the zone to perform at our best? This week we tackle the psychology of performance. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things …
00:59:20 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape.
In this episode we dive deep into the literature on soviet training. Yes, there was lots of drugs, but is there anything to learn? We go through circuits, strength training, periodization, and more. …
00:52:25 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest
What separates the best from the rest? In this episode, we go into the characteristics of a champion, and how to cultivate them in anybody. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Progr…
00:57:31 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it.
Are you and your athletes on the same page in how you define success? Have you ever walked up to an athlete after a race, expecting them to be happy, but they are dejected? You were on different page…
01:00:54 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
231: The Athlete’s Hierarchy of Needs. Getting the basics down first
Decades ago, Abraham Maslow outlined a hierarchy of needs. We take this idea and translate it into athletic performance. What are the foundational level, how do we provide security for the athletes, …
01:01:52 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
230: Coaching the Modern Athlete: The Role of a Coach
How has the role of the coach changed? Do we need to take a different approach with this generation? We answer these questions and more in this weeks podcast! Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Progra…
01:00:48 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
229: Modern Coaching: Ways to Promote Transformation in a Transactional Environment
Are you a transactional or transformational coach? Society pushes us towards transactional. In this episode, we outline why that’s the case and what we can do about it. Steve & Jon Check out the Scho…
00:59:49 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
228: Before and After the Key to Maximizing your Workouts
A lot of focus is on the workout for good reasons, but in this episode we look at how what you do before and after the workout impacts the quality during and adaptations from the workout. Steve & Jon…
00:34:27 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
227: Peeling Back the Layers of Modern Coaching: Manager, Mentor, Teacher
A coach plays many roles— manager, teacher, mentor, guide. In this episode, we dive into how coaching has changed in the modern era and how to best serve your athletes in the roles you play. Steve & …
00:57:05 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
226: The Science of Middle Distance Training: Understanding HIIT
HIIT! High intensity interval training…what is it, what is it good for, what don’t we understand? In this episode, we demystify HIIT from a scientific and coaching perspective. We provide actionable …
00:56:13 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Episode 225: The Magic is in the Man/Woman, Not the Miles.
This week, we take on the old Bowerman quote, to understand while we obsess over the workouts, what matters most is the people on board. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program …
01:00:28 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Episode 224: Anxiety creep: How to fight back, take ownership, and thrive in training and on race day.
Pre-race anxiety is something we all face. How do we deal with it? In this episode, we go through the psychology of anxiety and tips and tools for helping athletes deal with it. Steve & Jon Check out…
00:58:30 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Episode 223: The Science of Drive: How to Get Better and Become the Best
Motivation. We all talk about it’s importance, but how do you develop it within yourself and athletes? In this episode, we break down the science of drive and buy-in. Steve & Jon Check out the Schola…
00:41:43 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Episode 222: What Greatness Really Looks Like: The Characteristics that Drive Elite Performance
Consistency over the long haul. Stacking week after week, month after month of good work. Being prepared instead of being ready. Flipping the switch to compete, instead of being hypercompetitive. The…
00:57:55 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Episode 221: PEAK WHEN IT COUNTS: Developing Mental Toughness
Today, we talk about the many kinds of competition, and how we need to stop seeing every meet as the be all end all. Stop using regular season meets as validation. Instead, see them as developmental …
00:52:26 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Episode 220- Becoming a Great Coach: The Art of Managing Workouts
In this episode, we dive into how to manage and adjust workouts for both physiological and psychological gain. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for a…
00:54:10 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
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