Science of Running

By Steve Magness

An in depth look at training, coaching, Sport Science, and anything else that relates to enhancing endurance performance.... more

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How many episodes does Science of Running have?

The podcast currently has 288 episodes available.

Science of Running episodes:

March 04, 2024 236: Hard work vs. Overtraining: Finding the Sweet Spot for Optimal Adaptation:
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…
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54min
February 26, 2024 235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone.
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…
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1h
February 12, 2024 234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape.
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+…
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53min
February 05, 2024 233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest
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+…
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58min
January 29, 2024 232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it.
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 &…
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1h 1min
January 22, 2024 231: The Athlete’s Hierarchy of Needs. Getting the basics down first
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…
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1h 2min
January 15, 2024 230: Coaching the Modern Athlete: The Role of a Coach
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…
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1h 1min
January 01, 2024 229: Modern Coaching: Ways to Promote Transformation in a Transactional Environment
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…
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1h
December 18, 2023 228: Before and After the Key to Maximizing your Workouts
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.…
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35min
December 04, 2023 227: Peeling Back the Layers of Modern Coaching: Manager, Mentor, Teacher
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…
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58min

FAQs about Science of Running:

How many episodes does Science of Running have?

The podcast currently has 288 episodes available.