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Episode 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 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+…
Read MoreEpisode 213: Cross-Country Workout and Trouble Shooting Guide
In this episode, we take a look at cross-country training. How do we dig ourselves out a hole, what pitfalls to avoid, how to peak at the right time, 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…
Read MoreEpisode 212: Wickets for Runners
It’s time to learn all about wickets. How do you utilize wickets to improve your running form and biomechanics? We’ve got you covered. 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!…
Read MoreEpisode 211: Traditional workouts reimagined as Flux Training
Mile repeats. The 20 minute tempo. Hill repeats. 400m repeats. Cruise Intervals. In this episode, we take on some of the traditional workouts for distance running, and re-imagine them as flux training. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses…
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