

COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing
Morgan McDonald
A few runner bois (Morgan McDonald, Oliver Hoare, and George Beamish) sitting down drinking coffee and having a chat. We would love for you to join.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 4min
Sage Hurta-Klecker made Team USA!! ...and is changing events?!
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.Thumbnail Photography:https://www.instagram.com/stride.forstride/ 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

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 31min
UPSETS, COMEBACKS, AND DRAMA IN TRACKTOWN USA
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.Thumbnail Photography:https://www.instagram.com/bobo.studios/https://www.instagram.com/stride.forstride/ (Sage)https://www.instagram.com/piercebtownsend/ (Josette)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

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 31min
The Remarkable Return of Alicia Monson (plus our USA's Preview!!)
16 months later, Alicia Monson is back on track. Plus, our USA Championship Preview!Special Guest:Alicia Monson: https://www.instagram.com/monsonalicia/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/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

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.

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

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.

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

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™.

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