On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

On Coaching with Magness & Marcus


Latest Episodes

242: Two Feet in Reality: Tips on How to Support High Performance
May 13, 2024

How 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

241: Most common mistakes when coaching distance runners and how to avoid.
May 06, 2024

What 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 Pro

240: The Science of Zone 2: Why it’s misunderstood and how to apply it successful in your training.
April 15, 2024

Everyone 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 &#

239: The Science of Overuse injuries and rehabilitation for distance runners.
April 08, 2024

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 Progr

238: When workouts don’t work: The art of the audible
April 01, 2024

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 Th

237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.
March 11, 2024

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, an

236: Hard work vs. Overtraining: Finding the Sweet Spot for Optimal Adaptation:
March 04, 2024

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 lin

235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone.
February 26, 2024

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 thin

234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape.
February 12, 2024

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. S

233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest
February 05, 2024

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 Pr