About this episode

The episode covers how to coach a runner from the very start, including training and mental aspects.

In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jon Marcus walk you through how to coach a runner from the very start. From the training to the mental game, we cover it all. -Steve Steve’s NEW Book is OUT NOW: Win The Inside Game! Learn how to perform under pressure, come…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Magness, Jon Marcus

Topics covered

• coaching
• running
• mental game
• training
• new runners

Keywords

• coaching
• running
• mental game
• training
• new runners

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Products: Win The Inside Game

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