Latest Magness Podcast Episodes
248: Community and Connection: The Core of High Performance Cultures
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - July 15, 2024 11:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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...
246: Base Training: Progression Over Career
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - June 25, 2024 10:34 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWe 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…
245: Developing Aerobic Power: A scientific approach to improving specific endurance
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - June 17, 2024 00:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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 plu...
244: The Post Peak Peak: What is it and how to set it up.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - May 27, 2024 10:21 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsHow 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 5...
243: The science of the struggle bus: How people get on and how to get off.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - May 20, 2024 10:02 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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+…
242: Two Feet in Reality: Tips on How to Support High Performance
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - May 13, 2024 10:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsHow 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 sys...
241: Most common mistakes when coaching distance runners and how to avoid.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - May 06, 2024 10:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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 interac...
240: The Science of Zone 2: Why it’s misunderstood and how to apply it successful in your training.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - April 15, 2024 08:32 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsEveryone 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 & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches...
239: The Science of Overuse injuries and rehabilitation for distance runners.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - April 08, 2024 08:29 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIt’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 Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an on...
238: When workouts don’t work: The art of the audible
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - April 01, 2024 08:22 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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 Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus…
237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - March 11, 2024 08:31 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIs 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:
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - March 04, 2024 09:14 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsTraining 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 Progr...
235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - February 26, 2024 09:07 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsHow 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! A...
234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - February 12, 2024 10:26 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIn 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 ...
233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - February 05, 2024 10:31 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsWhat 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 intera...
232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - January 29, 2024 11:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsAre 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
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - January 22, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsDecades 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 Schol...
230: Coaching the Modern Athlete: The Role of a Coach
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - January 15, 2024 14:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsHow 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 pl...
229: Modern Coaching: Ways to Promote Transformation in a Transactional Environment
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - January 01, 2024 09:13 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsAre 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+ ...
228: Before and After the Key to Maximizing your Workouts
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - December 18, 2023 08:51 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsA 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 edu...
227: Peeling Back the Layers of Modern Coaching: Manager, Mentor, Teacher
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - December 04, 2023 15:42 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsA 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 ...
226: The Science of Middle Distance Training: Understanding HIIT
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - November 27, 2023 15:20 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsHIIT! 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 P...
Episode 225: The Magic is in the Man/Woman, Not the Miles.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - November 13, 2023 11:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsThis 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 interacti...
Episode 224: Anxiety creep: How to fight back, take ownership, and thrive in training and on race day.
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - October 30, 2023 09:57 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsPre-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...
Episode 223: The Science of Drive: How to Get Better and Become the Best
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - October 23, 2023 06:59 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsMotivation. 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+ co...
Episode 222: What Greatness Really Looks Like: The Characteristics that Drive Elite Performance
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - October 16, 2023 09:20 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsConsistency 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. These (and more) are the characteristics of great performers. Listen to hear more. Steve & Jon Check ...
Episode 221: PEAK WHEN IT COUNTS: Developing Mental Toughness
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - October 09, 2023 09:23 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsToday, 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 competitions where you are working on something to grow and adapt! Steve & Jon Check out the Schol...
Episode 220- Becoming a Great Coach: The Art of Managing Workouts
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - October 02, 2023 17:49 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIn 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 all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses plus an online interaction system with 500+ other ...
#219- Managing Change and Uncertainty: Injuries, Going from HS to College, Retirement, and So Much More
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - September 25, 2023 18:54 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIn this episode, we welcome friend of the show Brad Stulberg to talk about how runners can handle change and uncertainty. What do we do when the injury bug hits and it feels like our season is lost, or when we transition from high school to college and we go from star to also-ran, or…
Episode 218- Managing Fatigue: Understanding Glycogen Depletion
Magness & Marcus on Coaching - September 21, 2023 11:23 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 343 ratingsIn this episode, we dive into glycogen depletion and how it impacts recovery and adaptation. We go over the timing of glycogen restoration (hint: it’s a lot longer than you think), and nutrition interventions that can help you handle the training load. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program Th...