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podcast – Science of Running
Hosted by Steve Magness · EN
An in depth look at training, coaching, Sport Science, and anything else that relates to enhancing endurance performance.
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251: Doing Things When We Don’t Want To: The Science of Motivation
Sep 5, 202400:52:07Tap to summarizen 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 personal anecdotes from their high school and college experiences, the importance of creating a habitual routine (like the habit loop), and leveraging competitive…
Transcribe →250: Winning Big When It Counts: The Psychology and The Science of Championship:
Aug 21, 202400:58:04Tap to summarizeHow 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 lively discussion with real world examples. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar…
Transcribe →249: Fatigue: A deep dive into understanding it and revising workouts around it.
Jul 22, 202401:02:59Tap to summarizeWhat 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 Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+…
Transcribe →248: Community and Connection: The Core of High Performance Cultures
Jul 15, 202401:01:03Tap to summarizeWhat 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 Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other…
Transcribe →246: Base Training: Progression Over Career
Jun 25, 202400:57:01Tap to summarizeWe 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 base is and how to change it as you progress. We’ll pull from…
Transcribe →245: Developing Aerobic Power: A scientific approach to improving specific endurance
Jun 17, 202401:01:52Tap to summarizeWhat 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 The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system…
Transcribe →244: The Post Peak Peak: What is it and how to set it up.
May 27, 202400:54:03Tap to summarizeHow 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-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other…
Transcribe →243: The science of the struggle bus: How people get on and how to get off.
May 20, 202400:54:00Tap to summarizeWhat 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 Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+…
Transcribe →242: Two Feet in Reality: Tips on How to Support High Performance
May 13, 202400:50:28Tap to summarizeHow 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 one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other coaches! And we’ve…
Transcribe →241: Most common mistakes when coaching distance runners and how to avoid.
May 6, 202401:00:47Tap to summarizeWhat 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 Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system…
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