Magness & Marcus on Coaching show

Magness & Marcus on Coaching

Summary: 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

Podcasts:

 237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:18

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. Learn when to go a little bit more, to get long lasting gains. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar…

 236: Hard work vs. Overtraining: Finding the Sweet Spot for Optimal Adaptation: | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:13

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 between overreaching and overtraining. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches…

 235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:20

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 coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other coaches! And we’ve added…

 234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:25

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. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+…

 233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:31

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 Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+…

 232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:54

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 pages in how you define success. In this episode, we talk about defining the win. Steve &…

 231: The Athlete’s Hierarchy of Needs. Getting the basics down first | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:52

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, where do workouts come in? We build the athletic pyramid of needs! Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program…

 230: Coaching the Modern Athlete: The Role of a Coach | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:48

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 Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online…

 229: Modern Coaching: Ways to Promote Transformation in a Transactional Environment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:49

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 Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction…

 228: Before and After the Key to Maximizing your Workouts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:27

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 Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education.…

 227: Peeling Back the Layers of Modern Coaching: Manager, Mentor, Teacher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:05

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 & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It…

 226: The Science of Middle Distance Training: Understanding HIIT | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:13

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 takeaways with plenty of workout examples. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches…

 Episode 225: The Magic is in the Man/Woman, Not the Miles. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:28

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 is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+…

 Episode 224: Anxiety creep: How to fight back, take ownership, and thrive in training and on race day. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:30

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 the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+…

 Episode 223: The Science of Drive: How to Get Better and Become the Best | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:43

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 Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online…

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