Episodes

  • NCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and Training

    NCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and Training
    Jun 30 2025
    Exploring 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…
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    50 mins
  • Consistency Creates Capacity: The Power of Simple Wins in Training

    Consistency Creates Capacity: The Power of Simple Wins in Training
    Jun 16 2025
    In 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…
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    52 mins
  • Double Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon

    Double Threshold Training: Applying to Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon
    Jun 10 2025
    In 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…
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    53 mins
  • Putting it All Together: Speed, strength, endurance, recovery for runners of all ages.

    Putting it All Together: Speed, strength, endurance, recovery for runners of all ages.
    May 20 2025
    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…
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    1 hr
  • The Psychology of the Modern Athlete: The Impact of Social Media and Perception of Reality

    The Psychology of the Modern Athlete: The Impact of Social Media and Perception of Reality
    May 7 2025
    In this episode, hosts Steve and Jon dive deep into the psychology of modern athletes, emphasizing the impact of social media on athletes’ perceptions of reality and mental health. They discuss the transition from local to global comparisons and how it has led to increased pressures and altered motivations for young athletes. The conversation covers…
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    53 mins
  • Mastering Your Mind: 5 Keys to Stop Self-Sabotaging

    Mastering Your Mind: 5 Keys to Stop Self-Sabotaging
    Apr 15 2025
    The five insights discussed include recognizing self-sabotage, balancing exploration and commitment, building your own home field advantage, balancing caring deeply with letting go, and the importance of belonging over just fitting in. The episode highlights these concepts through relatable anecdotes and research studies, aiming to help listeners shift from a survival mode to a thriving…
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    19 mins
  • The Truth about Lactate Threshold | Your Comprehensive Guide

    The Truth about Lactate Threshold | Your Comprehensive Guide
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of lactate threshold, debunking common myths and explaining its significance in athletic performance. We discuss the science behind lactate production and utilization, looking at lactate curves and their role in determining endurance levels. The episode covers various methods to accurately measure lactate threshold and explains the…
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    32 mins
  • So You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to Connect

    So You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to Connect
    Mar 24 2025
    In 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…
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    58 mins