COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

Morgan McDonald
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Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 8min

The biggest scandals in running: what we know and what we've heard

️‍🔥 This episode is brought to you by the CORE body temperature sensorLAST CHANCE: We're giving away a Coffee Club beanie to the fans who purchase a CORE 2 sensor (link below) and send a proof of purchase to hello@cofffeeclub.com !!!https://corebodytemp.com/?utm_source=coffeeclub&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ccsummer25If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club.Thumbnail Photo: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_gower_/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi
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Jul 19, 2025 • 1h 10min

The Fastest European of All Time

Andreas Almgren, a Swedish runner and European 5k record holder, joins Drew Hunter, an American professional runner famed for his high school mile record. They dive into the evolution of competitive running strategies, highlighting the shift towards winning rather than just personal bests. Insights on double threshold training and nutrition show how these athletes balance intensity and recovery. They also share personal injury recovery stories and the value of cross-training, especially cycling, in maintaining fitness. Their camaraderie brings a fresh energy to training discussions.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 6min

What really happened at the Prefontaine Classic?

️‍🔥 This episode is brought to you by the CORE body temperature sensorWe're giving away a Coffee Club beanie to the first 10 fans who purchase a CORE 2 sensor (link below) and send a proof of purchase to hello@cofffeeclub.com !!!https://corebodytemp.com/?utm_source=coffeeclub&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ccsummer25If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPiThumbnail Credit to: Louie J Hadfield (https://www.instagram.com/louiejhadfield/), Grand Slam Track, Getty Sport
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 36min

The truth about Western States 100 (with Seth Ruhling)

️‍🔥 This episode is brought to you by the CORE body temperature sensor ️‍🔥 We're giving away a Coffee Club beanie to the first 10 fans who purchase a CORE 2 sensor (link below) and send a proof of purchase to hello@cofffeeclub.com !!! https://corebodytemp.com/?utm_source=coffeeclub&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ccsummer25Featuring special guest: Seth Ruhlinghttps://www.instagram.com/sethruhling/The Boulder Boys Showhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7lt4vCGO7wnTpPLUdQ8lzr If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPiIntroduction clips & thumbnail thanks to:Seth Ruhling, The Boulder Boys Show/Dylan Forsey (https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoulderBoysShow,) Western States Endurance Run (https://www.youtube.com/c/wser100), and The North Face.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 11min

3 MRIs in 24 hours

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPiThumbnail thanks to John Harris: https://www.instagram.com/johnharrismedia/?hl=en
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Jun 19, 2025 • 43min

Grand Slam Track is CANCELLED: what we heard and what we know

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPiThumbnail Photo thanks to Grand Slam Track™.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 43min

The Unlikely Return of Donavan Brazier (800m World Champion)

This week, we reflect on the incredible comeback story of Donovan Brazier, from his historic 800m record to his recent return to the track (and new coach..!). Plus, we're recapping all the action from the Diamond League circuit, including Olli's new race strategy and Robert Farken's German record in Rome. We also look ahead to George's steeplechase double in Europe.Thumbnail Photo thanks to Milesplit Tennessee (https://www.instagram.com/milesplit_tennessee/)Intro sound clips thanks to World Athletics and Citius Mag (https://www.instagram.com/citiusmag/).If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 27min

How to Actually Win a Grand Slam (Philadelphia Edition)

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode with the boys in the studio. Today we are covering last week's Grand Slam Philly (the first time in history it was a two-day meet!) as well as looking ahead to the Rome DL this Friday (which our very own Olli is competing in!). If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe! We appreciate the support ❤️ MERCH!!! https://www.coffeeclubpod.com Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/ George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/ Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/ Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/ Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/ Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaChicken Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 20min

An Apology to Grand Slam Track and Josh Kerr

This is the first video we're making to address the situation and hopefully the last. We didn't want to have to make this video, but it feels as if we are being forced to and have no choice. Please hear us out.Thumbnail Photo thanks to Grand Slam Track™ and Howard Lao.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 27min

The Fastest Teenage Miler of All Time (feat. Cameron Myers)

In today's episode, we welcome a very special guest, 18-year-old Australian phenom Cameron Myers. Dive into Cam's professional journey, his unique training under legendary coach Dick Telford, and his exciting 2025 race schedule. The crew also shares personal updates, including Olli's murder mystery, Morgan's MRI love affair, George's upcoming steeple season debut, and candid discussions on track and field's biggest topics like the Grand Slam Track series and its current impact on the sport.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a 5 star review! It helps the pod a lot, and most importantly it helps Gus.Special Guest: https://www.instagram.com/camer0nmyers/Thumbnail Photo: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_gower_/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclub.pod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi0:00 Cameron Myers Prophecy1:25 Welcome to Coffee Club Podcast (Ep. 187)1:50 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injury Update2:51 Track Fest Preview: LA & Sound Running3:48 Ollie's Training, Frustrations & Coffee Habits5:52 Happy Birthday, Rob!7:20 Ollie's Coffee & Burger Obsessions9:35 In-N-Out Expansion11:37 Car Hunting & Tariff Concerns15:47 Morgan's Injury & MRI Update18:18 First Water Jump Since Olympics20:00 Track Fest Race Previews & OAC Runners26:00 George's Steeplechase & Morgan Haircut Update31:00 Interview with Cameron Myers39:13 Cameron Myers' Training & Race Schedule47:45 Cameron Myers on Jingy Comparisons & NCAA Decision57:38 Ollie's Commonwealth Games Story1:01:40 Cam Myers' Wisdom1:04:37 Post-Interview Thoughts & Training Discussion1:08:18 Grand Slam Track Debate Continues1:16:03 Why Sprints are "Boring"1:22:20 Ideal Track Meet Format1:25:40 Outro & Call to Action

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