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On Coaching with Magness & MarcusNCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and TrainingExploring 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 the recent NCAA Championships. They highlight key performances, such as record-breaking steeple chases and tactical 1500 meters races, and discuss the evolving dynamics of…2025-06-3049 minpodcast – Science of RunningNCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and TrainingExploring 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 the recent NCAA Championships. They highlight key performances, such as record-breaking steeple chases and tactical 1500 meters races, and discuss the evolving dynamics of…2025-06-3049 minpodcast – Science of RunningConsistency Creates Capacity: The Power of Simple Wins in TrainingIn 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 time foster the capacity to achieve larger goals. Highlighting historical examples such as the training logs of Jack Lovelock, they emphasize the value of…2025-06-1651 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusConsistency Creates Capacity: The Power of Simple Wins in TrainingIn 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 time foster the capacity to achieve larger goals. Highlighting historical examples such as the training logs of Jack Lovelock, they emphasize the value of…2025-06-1651 minpodcast – Science of RunningDouble Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and MarathonIn 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 marathon training, and highlight different implementation strategies for various running events. The episode includes a historical perspective on double threshold training, detailed practical…2025-06-1053 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusDouble Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and MarathonIn 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 marathon training, and highlight different implementation strategies for various running events. The episode includes a historical perspective on double threshold training, detailed practical…2025-06-1053 minpodcast – Science of RunningPutting 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. They emphasize the difference between stimulating and confirmation workouts, the importance of understanding time horizons for adaptation, and the necessity of balancing multiple training qualities…2025-05-2059 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusPutting 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. They emphasize the difference between stimulating and confirmation workouts, the importance of understanding time horizons for adaptation, and the necessity of balancing multiple training qualities…2025-05-2059 minpodcast – Science of RunningSo You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to ConnectIn 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 Connect” focuses on the oft forgotten part of greatness: the team around you and the relationships you develop. Steve’s NEW Book…2025-03-2457 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusSo You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to ConnectIn 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 Connect” focuses on the oft forgotten part of greatness: the team around you and the relationships you develop. Steve’s NEW Book…2025-03-2457 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Transform Your Mindset And Boost Performance With Steve Magness“Confidence demands evidence.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with performance coach and author Steve Magness about the intersection of mental health, athletic performance, and personal development.
What to listen for:
Performance coaching helps individuals navigate mental and physical challenges
Trauma can set a brain’s prediction to be hyper-responsive to stress
Mental preparation and visualization are crucial for success in high-pressure situations
Self-awareness is key to understanding personal performance and growth
Finding a balance between care and obsession can enhance performance
Confidence is built through evidence and preparation
Visualizing both success and failure helps in managing expect...2025-03-2036 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Transform Your Mindset And Boost Performance With Steve Magness“Confidence demands evidence.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with performance coach and author Steve Magness about the intersection of mental health, athletic performance, and personal development.
What to listen for:
Performance coaching helps individuals navigate mental and physical challenges
Trauma can set a brain’s prediction to be hyper-responsive to stress
Mental preparation and visualization are crucial for success in high-pressure situations
Self-awareness is key to understanding personal performance and growth
Finding a balance between care and obsession can enhance performance
Confidence is built through evidence and preparation
Visualizing both success and failure helps in man...2025-03-2036 minpodcast – Science of RunningSo You Want to Be a Champion: Part 2: How to prepare. How to TrainIn 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 the nuances and complexities of transitioning from preparation to high-level training. They discuss the critical distinction between preparation and training, emphasizing the…2025-03-0359 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusSo You Want to Be a Champion: Part 2: How to prepare. How to TrainIn 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 the nuances and complexities of transitioning from preparation to high-level training. They discuss the critical distinction between preparation and training, emphasizing the…2025-03-0359 minpodcast – Science of RunningSo 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 to succeed at the highest levels of athletic competition. Steve and John discuss the importance of long-term vision, delayed gratification,…2025-02-241h 03On Coaching with Magness & MarcusSo 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 to succeed at the highest levels of athletic competition. Steve and John discuss the importance of long-term vision, delayed gratification,…2025-02-241h 03
excellence, actually104 - How to Win the Inside Game, and Move from Surviving to Thriving (with Steve Magness)When we think of "choking," we usually think of a field goal kicker missing a clutch kick, or someone freezing up during an important speech. In those moments, the mind is overcome with fear, doubt, and anxiety, and the body, sensing danger, shuts down, overriding ability and preparation. In his newest book Win the Inside Game, Steve Magness makes the case that many of the aspects of modern living make us feel similarly threatened and frozen. It can underlie why we feel burnt out at work, stuck in a creative rut, or unfulfilled in our relationships. On today's show...2025-02-0648 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus266: Overcoming Choking and Underperformance: The Science and Psychology of PressureIn 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 athletes from various sports, Steve delves into how stress responses can both help and hinder performance. Through a blend of personal stories, scientific research, and…2025-02-0336 minpodcast – Science of Running266: Overcoming Choking and Underperformance: The Science and Psychology of PressureIn 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 athletes from various sports, Steve delves into how stress responses can both help and hinder performance. Through a blend of personal stories, scientific research, and…2025-02-0336 minpodcast – Science of Running265: 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 Steve’s new book, ‘When the Inside Game is Almost Here,’ focusing on mental performance under pressure. They then explore how consistency is crucial in…2025-01-281h 00On Coaching with Magness & Marcus265: 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 Steve’s new book, ‘When the Inside Game is Almost Here,’ focusing on mental performance under pressure. They then explore how consistency is crucial in…2025-01-281h 00
The Ready State PodcastSteve Magness: The Surprising Truth About Elite Performance & The Youth Sports EpidemicView This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this insightful episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with Steve Magness—performance coach, author, and expert on mental and physical resilience. They explore the complexities of human performance and how embracing the basics can lead to extraordinary results. From the Instagramification of fitness to the critical role of intrinsic motivation and belonging, this episode is packed with actionable ta...2025-01-231h 17podcast – Science of Running264: The Science of Surging: How to Pull Away from the Pack Mid-RaceIn 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 psychological aspects of initiating and responding to mid-race surges, sharing insights from personal experiences and expert strategies. They discuss how to prepare athletes to…2025-01-2059 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus264: The Science of Surging: How to Pull Away from the Pack Mid-RaceIn 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 psychological aspects of initiating and responding to mid-race surges, sharing insights from personal experiences and expert strategies. They discuss how to prepare athletes to…2025-01-2059 minpodcast – Science of Running263: The Workouts Come Second: Teaching Comes FirstThe 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 should come second to effectively educating and connecting with athletes. They explore the ways in which a pedagogical approach, akin to old-school coaching legends, fosters…2025-01-131h 01On Coaching with Magness & Marcus263: The Workouts Come Second: Teaching Comes FirstThe 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 should come second to effectively educating and connecting with athletes. They explore the ways in which a pedagogical approach, akin to old-school coaching legends, fosters…2025-01-131h 01podcast – Science of Running262: Do drills work? The case for and againstThe 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 enhancing running mechanics and athletic performance. They discuss the history, purpose, and context of various drills, offering insights into how they can…2025-01-0659 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus262: Do drills work? The case for and againstThe 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 enhancing running mechanics and athletic performance. They discuss the history, purpose, and context of various drills, offering insights into how they can…2025-01-0659 minpodcast – Science of Running261: How to Write Training Part 2: Nuance, making adjustments and tweaksThe 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 knowing how to make adjustments and tweaks to training plans, especially during different phases of a season. They reflect on the excitement of…2024-12-3055 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus261: How to Write Training Part 2: Nuance, making adjustments and tweaksThe 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 knowing how to make adjustments and tweaks to training plans, especially during different phases of a season. They reflect on the excitement of…2024-12-3055 minpodcast – Science of Running260: How to Write Training Part 1 Getting StartedMastering 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. They discuss the importance of understanding the individual athlete, their training history, and their goals. They emphasize the seesaw balance between endurance and speed, setting…2024-12-2352 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus260: How to Write Training Part 1 Getting StartedMastering 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. They discuss the importance of understanding the individual athlete, their training history, and their goals. They emphasize the seesaw balance between endurance and speed, setting…2024-12-2352 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus259: 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 athletes and coaches face when things don’t go as planned. Using personal anecdotes and real-life examples, they illustrate the importance of relationship building, understanding…2024-12-0257 minpodcast – Science of Running259: 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 athletes and coaches face when things don’t go as planned. Using personal anecdotes and real-life examples, they illustrate the importance of relationship building, understanding…2024-12-0257 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus258: 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 longer durations or faster paces? They explore the history and benefits of long runs, referencing training methods from legendary coaches like…2024-11-2559 minpodcast – Science of Running258: 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 longer durations or faster paces? They explore the history and benefits of long runs, referencing training methods from legendary coaches like…2024-11-2559 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus257: 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 for peak performance, emphasizing that stability in life, sleep, nutrition, and stress management play crucial roles. The hosts share personal experiences and examples…2024-11-1755 minpodcast – Science of Running257: 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 for peak performance, emphasizing that stability in life, sleep, nutrition, and stress management play crucial roles. The hosts share personal experiences and examples…2024-11-1755 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus256: The science of going out hard and hanging on to winn 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 need for strategic pacing, especially the importance of ‘going out hard’ right from the start of a race to secure a competitive position. The…2024-10-0753 minpodcast – Science of Running256: The science of going out hard and hanging on to winn 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 need for strategic pacing, especially the importance of ‘going out hard’ right from the start of a race to secure a competitive position. The…2024-10-0753 minpodcast – Science of Running255: 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 boundaries, maintaining consistency, and building genuine relationships. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, they illustrate how nuanced coaching approaches can lead to…2024-09-3053 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus255: 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 boundaries, maintaining consistency, and building genuine relationships. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, they illustrate how nuanced coaching approaches can lead to…2024-09-3053 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus254: 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-dimensional aspects of ‘hard’ workouts, including physiological, psychological, and neurological demands. Learn how elite coaches use context, individual characteristics, and pattern recognition to tailor workouts…2024-09-2353 minpodcast – Science of Running254: 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-dimensional aspects of ‘hard’ workouts, including physiological, psychological, and neurological demands. Learn how elite coaches use context, individual characteristics, and pattern recognition to tailor workouts…2024-09-2353 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus253: 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, especially as it affects young athletes. They discuss the multidimensional nature of anxiety, its impact on performance, and the importance of identifying its sources. They…2024-09-1651 minpodcast – Science of Running253: 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, especially as it affects young athletes. They discuss the multidimensional nature of anxiety, its impact on performance, and the importance of identifying its sources. They…2024-09-1651 minOn Coaching with Magness & Marcus252: 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 discuss the importance of every team member, not just the top performers, in contributing to overall success. They highlight strategies for fostering…2024-09-0950 minpodcast – Science of Running252: 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 discuss the importance of every team member, not just the top performers, in contributing to overall success. They highlight strategies for fostering…2024-09-0950 minexcellence, actually012 - The Coach Up: A Magness Masterclass on FeedbackGrowth comes from facing weaknesses, and we learn about those weaknesses from getting feedback. But feedback has a way of raising our defenses. Which means helping others grow by giving feedback—or growing ourselves, by taking feedback—is fraught with challenges. Luckily, Steve Magness's countless years as both an athlete and a coach have earned him some insights into the practice of delivering (and receiving) criticism. On this episode of The Coach Up, he gives you a primer: how to give it, what he thinks about the insult sandwich, and even ways of making feedback resonate with someone whose big...2024-02-1212 min
excellence, actually171 – Steve Magness Gives a Masterclass on ExerciseWith Brad out for the week, Steve leads a solo podcast addressing the latest studies on exercise. Steve explains relative effort, interval training, strength training, and adjusting to retirement and aging. As mentioned in this episode, Dan John’s book “Easy Strength” can be found at this link.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherCheck out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review o...2023-05-1753 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 84: Finding the Fatal Flaw that is Holding You BackWhat holds you back? What keeps you from performing to the best of your ability? That’s the topic of this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus. We dive into identifying and then fixing the common issues we see in athletes that prevent them from taking that next step in performance. And, as you’ll…2018-12-111h 04podcast – Science of RunningEpisode 84: Finding the Fatal Flaw that is Holding You BackWhat holds you back? What keeps you from performing to the best of your ability? That’s the topic of this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus. We dive into identifying and then fixing the common issues we see in athletes that prevent them from taking that next step in performance. And, as you’ll…2018-12-111h 04podcast – Science of RunningEpisode 79: Mastering the Mental Game: An interview with Len Zaichkowsky and Dan PetersonThe Inner Game: Decision Making, Choking, Focus and Attention, Skill acquisition: All of that and more on this weeks episode of the On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus. We have renowned sports psychologist Leonard Zaichkowsky and mental performance consultant Dan Peterson on to provide a deep dive on the cognitive demands of the sport.…2018-07-251h 10On Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 79: Mastering the Mental Game: An interview with Len Zaichkowsky and Dan PetersonThe Inner Game: Decision Making, Choking, Focus and Attention, Skill acquisition: All of that and more on this weeks episode of the On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus. We have renowned sports psychologist Leonard Zaichkowsky and mental performance consultant Dan Peterson on to provide a deep dive on the cognitive demands of the sport.…2018-07-251h 10podcast – Science of RunningEpisode 59: Culture and Belonging: Interview with NAU coach Mike SmithThis is a MUST listen episode. In this weeks On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we bring in NAU coach Mike Smith to talk about team culture and training. In this wide ranging and deep episode, we dive into a number of topics. Starting with how Mike took over a team that was the defending…2017-10-1900 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 59: Culture and Belonging: Interview with NAU coach Mike SmithThis is a MUST listen episode. In this weeks On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we bring in NAU coach Mike Smith to talk about team culture and training. In this wide ranging and deep episode, we dive into a number of topics. Starting with how Mike took over a team that was the defending…2017-10-1900 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 58: What Coaching Methods Have You Outgrown?Welcome Back! In this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, it’s time to take on one of the important concepts in coaching: Change! How have we as coaches evolved in our thinking? Jon and I take you through the methods of coaching that we used to hold true to our heart but have…2017-10-0600 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 58: What Coaching Methods Have You Outgrown?Welcome Back! In this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, it’s time to take on one of the important concepts in coaching: Change! How have we as coaches evolved in our thinking? Jon and I take you through the methods of coaching that we used to hold true to our heart but have…2017-10-0600 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 57: The Discernment Spectrum: Smart, Intelligent, or SophisticatedIn this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we delve into a concept Jon calls “The Discernment Spectrum,” which is: Smart—Intelligent—Sophisticated As we learn a subject or skill, we exist somewhere on this spectrum. Smart only exists in duality– right or wrong–so it represents a basic level of understanding. To be intelligent means…2017-09-1200 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 57: The Discernment Spectrum: Smart, Intelligent, or SophisticatedIn this episode of On Coaching with Magness & Marcus, we delve into a concept Jon calls “The Discernment Spectrum,” which is: Smart—Intelligent—Sophisticated As we learn a subject or skill, we exist somewhere on this spectrum. Smart only exists in duality– right or wrong–so it represents a basic level of understanding. To be intelligent means…2017-09-1200 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 54- A Real Coaching ConversationOn this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we have a special treat for you. We’re bringing you a real conversation. When we were at the US championships, Jon and I sat down at a local coffee shop in Sacramento and pushed record. We recorded a real conversation, nothing manufactured or artificial, no…2017-07-0700 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 54- A Real Coaching ConversationOn this weeks On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we have a special treat for you. We’re bringing you a real conversation. When we were at the US championships, Jon and I sat down at a local coffee shop in Sacramento and pushed record. We recorded a real conversation, nothing manufactured or artificial, no…2017-07-0700 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 50- Coaching the person and NOT the workAre you coaching the person or are you coaching the work? In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we delve into the difference between coaching people and the system of running. One is about seeing each athlete as a living, breathing, emotional mess of a person, and the other is…2017-03-2000 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 50- Coaching the person and NOT the workAre you coaching the person or are you coaching the work? In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast with Magness & Marcus, we delve into the difference between coaching people and the system of running. One is about seeing each athlete as a living, breathing, emotional mess of a person, and the other is…2017-03-2000 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 48- Mastering The Art of RacingRacing is a skill. It’s not something you get thrown into and hope to figure out, it’s a skill that needs evaluated, dissected, and improved upon. In this episode of the Magness & Marcus Podcast On Coaching, we discuss just how to develop the fine art of racing. Starting with a discussion on why we…2017-02-1300 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 48- Mastering The Art of RacingRacing is a skill. It’s not something you get thrown into and hope to figure out, it’s a skill that needs evaluated, dissected, and improved upon. In this episode of the Magness & Marcus Podcast On Coaching, we discuss just how to develop the fine art of racing. Starting with a discussion on why we…2017-02-1300 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 47: Understanding Interval TrainingWe’re back with the first Magness & Marcus Podcast on Coaching of 2017. In this episode, we have a long and frank discussion on interval workouts. What are they, what do they do, are there magical interval workouts, and should everyone should get over Tabata sprints? When it comes to interval workouts, we tend to…2017-01-2600 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 47: Understanding Interval TrainingWe’re back with the first Magness & Marcus Podcast on Coaching of 2017. In this episode, we have a long and frank discussion on interval workouts. What are they, what do they do, are there magical interval workouts, and should everyone should get over Tabata sprints? When it comes to interval workouts, we tend to…2017-01-2600 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 39 – What defines success for a coach?What defines success for a coach? Is it wins and losses? Championships won? Leading athletes to new personal bests? Having one athlete win an Olympic medal while destroying 20 of them? These are the common notions that we associated with success. But is it the best way? In this episode of the Magness & Marcus…2016-08-2400 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 39 – What defines success for a coach?What defines success for a coach? Is it wins and losses? Championships won? Leading athletes to new personal bests? Having one athlete win an Olympic medal while destroying 20 of them? These are the common notions that we associated with success. But is it the best way? In this episode of the Magness & Marcus…2016-08-2400 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 34-Toughness, Grit, and ResilienceIn this episode of the Magness and Marcus Podcast we discuss a quality that all runners aspire to and all coaches try to engender. The ability to dig down, fight your way through adversity, bounce back from failure, and show up consistently when it counts. As runners, we might refer to this as toughness, but…2016-06-0800 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 34-Toughness, Grit, and ResilienceIn this episode of the Magness and Marcus Podcast we discuss a quality that all runners aspire to and all coaches try to engender. The ability to dig down, fight your way through adversity, bounce back from failure, and show up consistently when it counts. As runners, we might refer to this as toughness, but…2016-06-0800 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 33: False Positives and Inaccurate NegativesIn this episode of the Magness and Marcus Podcast we discuss False Positive and Inaccurate Negatives. What are they? A false positive is when we have a great race or great series of workouts that doesn’t translate over to sustained performance. On the flip side, an inaccurate negative is when an athlete goes through a…2016-05-0600 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 33: False Positives and Inaccurate NegativesIn this episode of the Magness and Marcus Podcast we discuss False Positive and Inaccurate Negatives. What are they? A false positive is when we have a great race or great series of workouts that doesn’t translate over to sustained performance. On the flip side, an inaccurate negative is when an athlete goes through a…2016-05-0600 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 31- Developing Team Culture: Are you Athlete or Coach centered?In this episode of the Magness & Marcus Podcast, we talk about building Culture. While we are trained as coaches to emphasize the physiology and doc us on workout design, what separates programs that thrive and last is often the intangible dynamic of culture. In this episode, we go through our experiences in developing culture…2016-04-1600 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 31- Developing Team Culture: Are you Athlete or Coach centered?In this episode of the Magness & Marcus Podcast, we talk about building Culture. While we are trained as coaches to emphasize the physiology and doc us on workout design, what separates programs that thrive and last is often the intangible dynamic of culture. In this episode, we go through our experiences in developing culture…2016-04-1600 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 23- Accountability and Ownership-In Episode 23 of the Magness & Marcus show, we talk about the importance of accountability and ownership. When success or failure comes, how you frame these outcomes can change not only each individuals motivation to succeed, but also whether they learn from their mistakes, and surprisingly how well the entire team does. We delve…2015-11-2300 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 23- Accountability and Ownership-In Episode 23 of the Magness & Marcus show, we talk about the importance of accountability and ownership. When success or failure comes, how you frame these outcomes can change not only each individuals motivation to succeed, but also whether they learn from their mistakes, and surprisingly how well the entire team does. We delve…2015-11-2300 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 22- Outliers and the average- Who do we pay attention to?In this episode of the Magness and Marcus podcast, we take on the concept of outliers and averages. Research and coaching practices tend to focus on a select demographic, whether that’s the WEIRD (Western, educated, and from industrialized, rich, and democratic countries) research or coaches focusing on the practices of those who speak English and…2015-10-2000 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 22- Outliers and the average- Who do we pay attention to?In this episode of the Magness and Marcus podcast, we take on the concept of outliers and averages. Research and coaching practices tend to focus on a select demographic, whether that’s the WEIRD (Western, educated, and from industrialized, rich, and democratic countries) research or coaches focusing on the practices of those who speak English and…2015-10-2000 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 21- We have no idea what we’re doing- The Dunning-Kruger Effect and CoachingIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus show, we delve into the Dunning Kruger effect. You might not know the name of this cognitive bias, but it’s something we’re all familiar with. It refers to our inability to accurate assess our abilities. Novices tend to overestimate their abilities, while experts tend to do the…2015-10-0100 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 21- We have no idea what we’re doing- The Dunning-Kruger Effect and CoachingIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus show, we delve into the Dunning Kruger effect. You might not know the name of this cognitive bias, but it’s something we’re all familiar with. It refers to our inability to accurate assess our abilities. Novices tend to overestimate their abilities, while experts tend to do the…2015-10-0100 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 19-Phoebe Wright on mindsets, struggles, and what it takes to run professionallyIn Episode 19 of the Magness & Marcus show, we have a special guest in professional runner, Phoebe Wright. In an eye opening interview, Phoebe opens up about her running story. Starting off with what her mindset was going from walk-on to NCAA champion and how that mindset shifted once she reached the professional ranks.…2015-08-3000 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 19-Phoebe Wright on mindsets, struggles, and what it takes to run professionallyIn Episode 19 of the Magness & Marcus show, we have a special guest in professional runner, Phoebe Wright. In an eye opening interview, Phoebe opens up about her running story. Starting off with what her mindset was going from walk-on to NCAA champion and how that mindset shifted once she reached the professional ranks.…2015-08-3000 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 17- Falling into the trap to do moreIn the latest episode of the Magness and Marcus show, we discuss a familiar topic to all coaches, the trap to do more because you really don’t know what else to do. Yes, we’re talking about the age old problem of increasing work for the sake of increasing something. We begin with the diminished return…2015-07-2400 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 17- Falling into the trap to do moreIn the latest episode of the Magness and Marcus show, we discuss a familiar topic to all coaches, the trap to do more because you really don’t know what else to do. Yes, we’re talking about the age old problem of increasing work for the sake of increasing something. We begin with the diminished return…2015-07-2400 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 11- Dealing with FailureIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast, we take on the topic that no one likes to deal with: failure. In the world of running, we deal with a sport that has a hard line, either you ran faster than you ever have before or you didn’t. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly easy to define…2015-05-1100 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 11- Dealing with FailureIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast, we take on the topic that no one likes to deal with: failure. In the world of running, we deal with a sport that has a hard line, either you ran faster than you ever have before or you didn’t. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly easy to define…2015-05-1100 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 10- Knowing your athlete- Understanding what behavioral patterns tell usIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast we explore one of the most basic but important concepts in coaching: understanding your athlete. Not in the traditional terms of where their strengths lie or their physiological make up, but instead by their mannerisms, behaviors, motivations and a slew of ‘soft’ characteristics that help define…2015-04-2200 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 10- Knowing your athlete- Understanding what behavioral patterns tell usIn this episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast we explore one of the most basic but important concepts in coaching: understanding your athlete. Not in the traditional terms of where their strengths lie or their physiological make up, but instead by their mannerisms, behaviors, motivations and a slew of ‘soft’ characteristics that help define…2015-04-2200 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 9-Interview with Vern Gambetta- Magness & Marcus ShowIn our longest episode yet and our first with a guest, Jon and I have an hour long conversation with renowned coach Vern Gambetta. Vern has a unique background as his coaching career spanned from coaching High School all the way to coaching some of the world’s best athletes. Similarly, his background is in Track…2015-04-1000 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 9-Interview with Vern Gambetta- Magness & Marcus ShowIn our longest episode yet and our first with a guest, Jon and I have an hour long conversation with renowned coach Vern Gambetta. Vern has a unique background as his coaching career spanned from coaching High School all the way to coaching some of the world’s best athletes. Similarly, his background is in Track…2015-04-1000 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusPodcast- Drills, Skills, and Sprinting- The role of the neural component in runningIn this episode of Magness & Marcus on Coaching, we take on one of the oft-forgotten and misunderstood items in the world of running: the Neural component. Starting off with defining the CNS and motor programming in coaches speak, we take a look at how to integrate this type of work in the realm of…2015-03-2800 minpodcast – Science of RunningPodcast- Drills, Skills, and Sprinting- The role of the neural component in runningIn this episode of Magness & Marcus on Coaching, we take on one of the oft-forgotten and misunderstood items in the world of running: the Neural component. Starting off with defining the CNS and motor programming in coaches speak, we take a look at how to integrate this type of work in the realm of…2015-03-2800 minpodcast – Science of RunningEpisode 7- The Evolution of a Coach- How to figure out what actually mattersAfter a one week hiatus, Jon and I are back for our longest episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast yet. In this one, we meander through a wide range of topics with the central theme of looking at how we have evolved as coaches and to try to take away lessons from what that…2015-03-1700 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 7- The Evolution of a Coach- How to figure out what actually mattersAfter a one week hiatus, Jon and I are back for our longest episode of the Magness & Marcus podcast yet. In this one, we meander through a wide range of topics with the central theme of looking at how we have evolved as coaches and to try to take away lessons from what that…2015-03-1700 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 6- Self Importance and the myth of the perfect workoutIn today’s episode of Magness & Marcus, we take on the myth of self importance. As coaches we put a large emphasis on the items which we can control and in coaching terms that means the workout schedule. There’s this idea that creating the perfect workout schedule is the key to success. For years, we…2015-03-0300 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 4-Life Outside of Running- The other 21hrs of the day and how it impacts your successIn this weeks episode of Magness & Marcus we discuss how what matters most is often what goes on outside of practice. It’s the other 21 hours of the day when we aren’t working out that often is the deciding factor on whether we have success or not. It’s all about setting up the rest…2015-02-1700 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 3- Strength Training- Myths, misconceptions, and application for distance runnersThis week on the Magness & Marcus podcast, we take on the topic of strength training. It’s probably one of the hottest and most controversial topics in modern training theory. Mostly because it’s not our forte. In this episode we take on how you should lift, when you should lift, and what it actually does.…2015-02-1200 minOn Coaching with Magness & MarcusEpisode 2- The Rare Find- Magness & Marcus on CoachingIn this episode of our weekly podcast, we explore The Rare Find. What are those attributes that set apart those individuals who can perform under pressure, make the jump to the next level, and perhaps exploit the limits of their potential. We start off by exploring this idea of talent identification from a recruiting perspective…2015-02-0300 min