Read the full post on The Science of Running. Are you serious, committed, willing to put in all the work? If so, you’re a coaches dream. But your commitment can hold you…
Category: The Science of Running
The Sport of Track Gives me Hope for Society
Read the full post on The Science of Running. We’re at a very difficult point in our country. Where division is at it’s highest, where people of different political parties instantly judge…
Being Clutch Isn’t Magic, It’s A Trainable Skill
Read the full post on The Science of Running. We all know the clutch athlete when we see them. The Michael Jordan’s of the world who seemingly will their team to victory….
Episode 108: Secrets Revealed- Developing Championship Runners
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 108, we dive into what it takes to become a championship level athlete, whether that championship is at the high school…
The 5 Rules of Training
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Rule #1: The boring stuff is your foundation We have a temptation to want to skip to the ‘cool, sexy’ stuff. It’s boring…
Episode 107: A Track and Field New World Order: Make Track Great Again
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 107, we dive into what the sport will look like when we emerge from our current pandemic, and how it will…
Episode 106: The Hot Hand and The Science of Streaks: A Discussion with Ben Cohen
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 106, we bring on author Ben Cohen to have a discussion on streaks, the role of science and expertise in decision…
Episode 105: Clarity is Power: Coaching, Training, and Achieving During Difficult Times
Read the full post on The Science of Running. 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…
Crisis = A Time to Update Our Thinking
Read the full post on The Science of Running. I’d like you to do an experiment. Go back two, three, or four weeks in your Facebook and twitter timeline. What were you…
Episode 104: What to Do During Adverse and Challenging Times: A Runner’s Guide to COVID-19
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Adversity, challenge, tough times; all experiences that we proclaim sport teaches us how to manage. Well, now is the time to put that…
Episode 103: Why You Shouldn’t Train Like a Pro…Unless You’re a Pro
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 103, we explore why training knowledge seems to come from the top down. We take our training cues from the top…
Why Power Posing Works? Exploring Social Psychology
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Why power posing works A motto I try to live by is: “Look the other way.” Whenever everyone reaches consensus or heads off…
Episode 102: High Volume AND High Speed Training
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 102 of the On Coaching Podcast we take on the never-ending argument over volume versus intensity of training. We go back…
Episode 101: Interview with Tony Holler
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 101 of the On Coaching Podcast we bring on special guest Tony Holler. Tony is a succesful high-school sprint coach who’s…
What British Cycling Actually Teaches Us about Performance and Innovation
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Team A: Renowned for its level of detail. They tested everything. What massage gel to use, what warm-up outfit, the type of mattress…
Episode 100: Strength & Conditioning with Alan Bishop
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In episode 100 of the On Coaching Podcast we bring on special guest Alan Bishop. Alan is the strength and conditioning coach for…