Posts by stevemagness
Episode 222: What Greatness Really Looks Like: The Characteristics that Drive Elite Performance
Consistency 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 out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is…
Read MoreEpisode 221: PEAK WHEN IT COUNTS: Developing Mental Toughness
Today, 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 Scholar Program…
Read MoreEpisode 220- Becoming a Great Coach: The Art of Managing Workouts
In 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 coaches! And we’ve added a new…
Read More#219- Managing Change and Uncertainty: Injuries, Going from HS to College, Retirement, and So Much More
In 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…
Read MoreEpisode 218- Managing Fatigue: Understanding Glycogen Depletion
In 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 The Scholar Program is our…
Read MoreEpisode 217: Dedicated vs. Serious: Difference Between Real and Fake Excellence
We often mistake being serious with being dedicated. That’s often not the case. We are most dedicated when we were having fun and experiencing joy. We often create teams and cultures devoid of joy and the misplaced notion that serious need me seriousness means we are committed. It does that. There’s performative stuff, and then…
Read MoreBecoming a Rugged and Flexible Runner to Improve Your Performance
Performance in running is full of ups and downs and ebbs and flows. In his new book, Master of Change, my best friend and collaborative partner Brad Stulberg details essential principles and practices to navigate change over the course of one’s career. I couldn’t recommend the book enough. Early in the book, he introduces a term called…
Read MoreEpisode 216: Winning culture: Building it, Keeping it, Maintaining it
In this episode, we dive into creating cultures and leadership style. Are you an ego coach, who only cares about winning at all costs, or are you a coach who wants to develop people holistically? We break it all down, combining examples with the latest psychological research. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program…
Read MoreEpisode 215: The difference between direction and magnitude of training adaptation
In this episode, we take a deep dive into workout stimulus, recovery, and adaptation! 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 a new course! The Igloi course.…
Read MoreEpisode 214: The Science of the Injury Cycle.
We’ve all been there, stuck in the injury cycle, unable to get healthy. In this episode, Jon and Steve break down what the injury cycle is and how to get out of it. 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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