Science of Running Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.
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Feb 17, 2026 A wide-ranging chat about balancing neurological and physiological training without chasing perfect optimization. They contrast sprint lessons with endurance practice and explain hills as a hybrid stimulus. Strength and mobility are framed as foundations that enable more running. Practical checks like time trials and flexible coaching adjustments get emphasis over rigid systems.
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Tom Tellez's 20-Mile Lesson
- Steve Magness shares training with sprint coach Tom Tellez who told him to do a 20-mile hilly run.
- The run taught Steve that sprint-focused coaches sometimes prescribe unexpected endurance work for resilience.
Sandwich Neurology Into Aerobic Work
- Use neural work even during aerobic blocks to provide neurological stimulus and balance training.
- Do those neural sessions in a manner that's "good enough" for the athletes' context instead of perfect.
Silos Mislead Coaches
- Coaching education funnels people into silos (sprint=neural, endurance=physiology).
- Effective coaching blends perspectives because the brain and body form one integrated system.