Science of Running

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Episode 108: Secrets Revealed- Developing Championship Runners May 24, 2020

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In episode 108, we dive into what it takes to become a championship level athlete, whether that championship is at the high school state meet, the NCAA championships, or a national or international title. covered include: The importance of developing the athlete, the person staring back at you. Raising the Floor versus Ceiling It matters…

The 5 Rules of Training May 02, 2020

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Rule #1: The boring stuff is your foundation We have a temptation to want to skip to the ‘cool, sexy’ stuff. It’s boring to do endless easy runs or to spend hours working on the starting position in the sprints. But the ‘boring’ work serves as our foundation. We need to have a firm understanding…

Episode 107: A Track and Field New World Order: Make Track Great Again Apr 20, 2020

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In episode 107, we dive into what the sport will look like when we emerge from our current pandemic, and how it will have to change. We dive into a slew of topics, aimed at re-imagining our sport. Major sports (NFL,NBA, MLB) change their rules and playoff structures while keeping their history intact, how do…

Episode 106: The Hot Hand and The Science of Streaks: A Discussion with Ben Cohen Apr 05, 2020

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In episode 106, we bring on author Ben Cohen to have a discussion on streaks, the role of science and expertise in decision making, and our propensity to see patterns where they may not exist. His new book, The Hot Hand, is a fantastic read. We hope you enjoy the discussion, as it’s filled with…

Episode 105: Clarity is Power: Coaching, Training, and Achieving During Difficult Times Mar 30, 2020

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Normally running is an achievement-focused sport. We’re trying to win races and run PR’s. We’re not going to have any achievement opportunities for the foreseeable future. How do we frame running and keep athletes motivated when achievement isn’t on the horizon. In this podcast we discuss: Adopting the “Old” model of racing and competition. How…

Crisis = A Time to Update Our Thinking Mar 18, 2020

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I’d like you to do an experiment. Go back two, three, or four weeks in your Facebook and twitter timeline. What were you saying and believing about the coronavirus? Did you downplay it? Comparing it to the flu? Maybe you even thought it was a hoax? Don’t condemn yourself as a fool or alternatively try…

Episode 104: What to Do During Adverse and Challenging Times: A Runner’s Guide to COVID-19 Mar 12, 2020

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Adversity, challenge, tough times; all experiences that we proclaim sport teaches us how to manage. Well, now is the time to put that experience into action. While we’re talking specifically about dealing with the cancellations, shut-downs, and disruption of life caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), in this episode we want to explore how we can…

Episode 103: Why You Shouldn’t Train Like a Pro…Unless You’re a Pro Feb 04, 2020

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In episode 103, we explore why training knowledge seems to come from the top down. We take our training cues from the top and then water down the training for our college, high school, and recreational athletes. Is that the right way to do it? We argue no. In this episode, we explore: Why we…

Why Power Posing Works? Exploring Social Psychology Jan 31, 2020

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Why power posing works A motto I try to live by is: “Look the other way.” Whenever everyone reaches consensus or heads off in one direction, I remind myself to take a peek over my shoulder and see what the opposite direction offers. I’m not trying to be an intentional contrarian; instead, I’m just building…

Episode 102: High Volume AND High Speed Training Jan 13, 2020

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In episode 102 of the On Coaching Podcast we take on the never-ending argument over volume versus intensity of training. We go back into the history books to look at the poster children of high volume training and high-intensity training to try to get to the root of the argument. A few key takeaways include:…

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