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Building the Flagstaff Superteam (feat. Luis Grijalva & Theo Quax)

Apr 24, 2024

Luis Grijalva from Mike Smith Elite discusses his injury recovery while Theo Quax talks about his breakout season. They cover life in Flagstaff, avoiding pro runners, jogging with Jingy, and the dynamics of running in a collegiate setting.

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Luis Grijalva

Theo Quax

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Quick takeaways

Insights into the training dynamics between professional and college runners, emphasizing the impact of high-caliber training partners on motivation and performance.

Anecdotes showcasing the contrasting atmospheres of running in Flagstaff and Boulder, highlighting altitude training benefits and peculiar grocery store preferences.

Plans for future meetups and heartfelt farewells, indicating a sense of camaraderie among the hosts and a shared passion for their training journeys.

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The Coffene Club Podcast Episode Overview

The podcast episode discusses upcoming events and races involving Coffee Club members, such as the Pen Relays and the Diamond League in Shanghai. They also mention a unique plan to attempt the world record for most NIL deals in a day. An interview with Theo and Louis is highlighted, detailing their recent races and training experiences, along with insights on their journey and growth as runners.

Introduction

6min

Reflections on Racing and Training

14min

Overcoming Injury and Training Challenges

18min

The Evolution of a College Running Team: Past vs Present

14min

Conversation about Time Schedules, Entourage Dynamics, and Athletics

2min

Reflections on Training Among Elite Athletes and Avoiding Comparisons

4min

Pool Hall Banter

6min

Join us (and sign an NIL deal) at the Penn Relays: https://forms.gle/gsUqsik5q5ChX2uH6

Welcome back to the pod! On this NAU/Kiwi special episode, George catches up with his friends from Flagstaff while Morgan prepares for Shanghai Diamond League and Olli travels back to the Boulder. From Theo's breakout season to Luis' recovery from injury, life in Mike Smith Elite versus life as an NAU student-athlete, from avoiding professional runners to jogging with Jingy, this one gets you up to speed on life in Flag.

Hope you guys enjoy!

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