Defining Coaching Success: Philosophy, Boundaries, and Authenticity”

Defining Coaching Success: Philosophy, Boundaries, and Authenticity”

Author: Steve Magness May 5, 2026 Duration: 55:48
Coaching Successful, Part 1: Defining Your Philosophy and Boundaries Steve Magness and Jon Marcus begin a “coaching successful” series by arguing that sustainable high-level coaching depends less on perfect training plans and more on clearly defined philosophy, boundaries, and principles. They discuss the messy identity shift from athlete to coach and warn about “boundary creep,”…

Steve Magness brings a coach's eye and a scientist's curiosity to Science of Running, a podcast dedicated to the intricate details of endurance performance. This isn't just about generic training tips; it's a deep, often challenging exploration of the physiological and psychological principles that underpin running. Each episode dissects topics like periodization, recovery, nutrition, and the mental game, translating complex sport science into actionable insights for runners and coaches alike. You'll hear conversations that question conventional wisdom, examine the latest research, and delve into the art of coaching itself. The goal is to move beyond the superficial, fostering a more intelligent and individualized approach to the sport. Whether you're a competitive marathoner, a dedicated trail runner, or simply curious about how your body adapts to stress, this podcast offers a nuanced perspective. It’s for anyone who believes that understanding the "why" behind the workout is just as important as the run itself. Join Steve as he connects the dots between lab findings and the reality of the road, track, and trail, building a comprehensive resource for the thinking athlete.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Science of Running
Podcast Episodes
Episode 201: Establishing Culture and Setting Boundaries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:12
Are you setting a performance or mastery-based culture? In this episode, we talk about setting standards versus boundaries, and the dangers of going too far toward an outcome-obsessed team? Steve & Jon Visit our Sponsor…
Episode 200: Experimenting On Ourselves As Coaches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:54
Do you try out workouts before you give them to athletes? In this episode, we talk about the importance of experimenting on yourself as a coach. It’s not about the speed of the workout, but that doing something difficult…
Episode 199: Winning the Self-Improvement Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:05
Often in coaching, we obsess over the physiological and the physical. We go over and over the workouts. In this episode, we go in the other direction, talking about holistic improvement as a person. It’s time to talk abo…
Episode 197: The Finishing Kick: How to Develop It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
How do we improve the finishing kick? In this week’s episode, we give you a framework for developing your athlete’s kicks, along with specific workouts designed to help out. We cover everything from the energetics to the…
Episode 195: The Art and Science of Speed Endurance Workouts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:09
What is speed endurance? In this weeks episode, Jon and Steve go over this vital but often misunderstood ingredient to your training. Steve & Jon Visit our Sponsor The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things…
Episode 193: General Vs. Specific Training? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
This week we break down a classification for training, from general to specific. What is general training? How does it set the foundation for training? How does each level of training connect to the next? We break it all…
Episode 192: You Don’t Need As Much Vo2Max Work as You Think! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:26
Vo2max work! 800s at 3k pace, 1ks at 5k down to 2-mile pace. We all know the workouts. We include them all of the time. In some training programs, especially for high-school, they are the bread and butter of the program.…