We continue on the topic of running as a means of improving and maintaining fitness in Episode 083 with our guest, Steve Magness. We tap into Steve’s knowledge of all things running but most importantly we discuss his expertise in the area of middle- and long-distance running. Some key areas of discussion include heart rate monitoring, evaluation of readiness and recovery, hill training, use of treadmills, strength training for runners and shoe selection. Steve excels in providing common sense solutions for complex running scenarios, whether you are a beginner, recreational racer or an Olympic competitor.

Steve is a world-renowned expert on performance, having coached numerous professional athletes to Olympic and world championship levels. Steve has coached seven athletes top Top-15 finishes at a World Championship, twelve athletes to births on the World Championship or Olympic teams, and guided over twenty-five Olympic Trials Qualifiers. Recently, he helped guide Roberta Groner, a 41-year old full-time nurse, to 6th place at the 2019 World Championships in the marathon. He has worked with professional sports teams and individual athletes on mental skills and toughness, including some of the top professional teams in sport. Steve was a columnist for Running Times magazine and has also had his writing appear in Runner’s World, Wired, Outside, Sports Illustrated, and NY Mag. In addition to his own writing, Steve’s expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in the New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Men’s Health, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.

You can find out more information on Steve Magness via the following links:

Website: https://www.scienceofrunning.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevemagness

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