COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

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

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

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

This week on the Coffee Club podcast, Ollie Hoare debuts his platinum blonde hair while the guys discuss a tiny bit of running news, including Jakob Ingebrigtsen's unexpected injury. Tune in for unfiltered thoughts on training innovations (some questionable!), the fame of distance runners, and our brand new business venture.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/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 Intro3:44 Tim Tams, Local Shoutouts & Cam Myers' Hair7:22 Platinum Ollie Returns & Matching His Oakley Deal11:58 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injured 14:59 Where Should Jakob Go?18:54 Swoosh TC Ideas23:19 Donovan Brazier Sighting & Jakob's Recovery Outlook26:42 Ollie's Wild Training Methods35:51 Mental Fortitude in Running41:12 Running Fame Debate: Hocker vs. Yared48:38 New Business Ventures and Personal News

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️Get ready for a jam-packed episode of the Coffee Club podcast! We dissect all the thrilling moments from the Grand Slam track meet in Miami, including Josh Kerr's stunning 1500m victory and the captivating 800m showdown led by Marco Arop. Join us as Morgan recounts his inaugural double threshold training experience, diving into the science of lactate and its impact on running performance. We also debate the Grand Slam format, the excitement of sprints versus distance running, and even crown a champion in the Boulder burger scene. Thumbnail Photo thanks to Grand Slam Track™ and Howard Lao.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/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 Intro0:47 First Double Threshold3:44 Double Threshold Deep Dive: Training Talk & Teammate Reactions8:14 Lactate Levels: The Science, the Vibe, & the Accuracy Debate15:32 Grand Slam Miami: Hits, Misses, & Emerging Stars17:23 Men's 1500m: Kerr's Redemption & Arop's Bold Moves24:18 Grand Slam Points & Controversy: Who Deserved the Win?29:43 Grand Slam's Unique Flair: Flags, Commentary & the Future35:51 Distance vs. Sprints in Grand Slam: Is There a Bias?42:41 Women's Distance DOMINANCE & Men's Tactical Races52:19 Grand Slam Takeaways & Diamond League Comparisons55:19 Coffee Club Track Club Wins US Titles! Road 5k Recap57:24 Diamond League China: Big Performances You Missed1:04:13 The Great Boulder Burger Battle

The boys are back in the studio for Episode 184! Get the inside scoop on our trip to the 2025 Penn Relays, including George Beamish's thrilling Ben Franklin Mile win and stellar performances from OAC's Josette Norris and Robert Farken. The episode also covers the excitement from the London Marathon, previews the upcoming Grand Slam Track meet in Miami featuring Yared Nuguse, and discusses the latest from the Diamond League in China, plus Faith Kipyegon's sub-4 mile attempt. Don't miss our live show bonus episode from Penn with special guests Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nmcgblTcRNX2ATjIFYOU8Thumbnail Photo: https://www.instagram.com/dellspov/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/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/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi00:00:00 Intro & Penn Relays Arrival00:01:23 Coffee Club Live Show at Penn Relays (feat. Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand)00:07:47 Yared Nuguse's Rising Fame & Philly Running Scene00:11:10 Penn Relays Saturday: Weather & Ben Franklin Mile Build-Up00:13:05 US Currency Banter00:17:56 George Beamish's Ben Franklin Mile Race Recap & Strategy00:23:08 Sam Ellis DQ & Ben Franklin Mile Results00:28:57 Other OAC Wins: Josette Norris & Robert Farken at Penn Relays00:30:08 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-4 Mile Attempt Discussion00:38:57 New OAC Kit & Post-Race Workout00:43:45 Grand Slam Track Miami Preview: Yared, Kerr, Hocker & F1 Clash00:55:35 Diamond League China (Shanghai/Suzhou) & Sage Hurta-Klecker01:02:44 London Marathon Recap: Kebede's Debut, Kipchoge & Alex Yee01:05:57 London Women's Race & Women's Only Record Debate01:10:53 Future Marathon/Ironman Banter & Outro

Coffee Club Live at the Penn Relays!!! Featuring special guests, the NCAA superstars and champions from the University of North Carolina, Parker Wolfe and Ethan Strand. We also preview George's Ben Franklin Mile (before he wins it) and bring up some potential NIL prospects for some fun coffee cauldron. Thank you to On for hosting us!!Special Guests:Parker Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/parkerw19/Ethan Strand: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_strand/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/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

PENN RELAYS LIVE SHOW RSVP: https://forms.gle/WYpsWrm7Q3zK3M5n7Olli is finally back after six weeks away, and we're diving deep into his recent adventures, from intense training down under to racing at World Indoors and Australian Nationals. Hear all about his punishment for missing episodes, get an update on CEO Gus, and learn about Olli's big takeaways on racing mentality and how he is adjusting his training. We also recap the Boston Marathon, look forward to our live event at Penn Relays 2025, and Olli also shares his new recovery routine for peak performance.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/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 Intro & Ollie's Return0:28 Welcome Back Malehore69!1:37 Ollie's Punishment: 600 Spanks & Coffee Debt2:28 Bean Shoutouts & Boston Marathon Event Recap4:12 Upcoming Penn Relays Event!6:46 George Racing the Mile at Penn Relays10:46 Last Week's Podcast & Ollie's Podcast Confusion15:38 CEO Gus Update: Thriving & Shredded18:39 Ollie's Training & Travel in Australia Pre-Worlds22:59 World Indoors Race: Tactical Errors & Jingy's Feedback29:21 Racing Back in Australia: Maurie Plant & Perth Nationals32:03 Ollie on Racing Perth Nationals While Sick34:40 The Egg & The Monkey: Ollie's Racing Mentality Shift37:52 Jingy's Thoughts on Boston (BU) & Aussie Champs Impact44:14 Boston Marathon 2025 Recap & Takeaways52:22 Ollie's Training Epiphany: Training Smarter, Not Harder58:08 Ollie's New Recovery Routine: Naps, Smoothies & Mindfulness1:05:14 Sage Racing Diamond League & Outro

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ON LABS BOSTON MARATHON GIVEAWAY RSVP: https://forms.gle/1TegBqtcqaynVP7i9 PENN RELAYS LIVE SHOW RSVP: https://forms.gle/WYpsWrm7Q3zK3M5n7Hey everyone, on this episode we dive deep into the running performance revolution with our amazing guests, coaches David Roche and Megan Roche from the SWAP podcast! We were blown away exploring the science behind extreme high-carb fueling (David takes 150g/hour?!), heat training adaptation, bicarb use, and the truth about ketones for recovery. David and Megan share their coaching philosophy, help us debunk some common training myths about VO2 max and zone 2, and give incredible insight into the ultra running world, including David's Leadville record and his prep for Western States. Enjoy and make sure to check out their podcast (below)!Special Guest: SWAP Podcast: https://swaprunning.com/podcast Dr. Megan Roche MD PhD: https://www.instagram.com/drmeganroche/ David Roche: https://www.instagram.com/mountainroche/ Latest YT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg6cORz6no 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/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

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️Special Guest:Joey Berriatua: https://www.instagram.com/joeyberriatua/Joey's Newsletter: https://joeyberriatua.substack.comFollow 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/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 Welcome Joey Bags & Ham Beans Throwback 3:18 Joey's 357 Newsletter & Tinman Elite Update 7:01 Navigating Sponsorships: Personal Brand vs. Team Umbrella 9:59 Reflecting on Tinman: A Business Decision 14:56 Diving into Sports Marketing & The Influencer Dynamic 22:19 Authenticity, Storytelling & Brand Partnerships (Red Bull, Clayton Young) 31:33 Applying Marketing Insights to Joey's Sponsor Search 38:08 Grand Slam Recap: First Impressions (Drip Check, Bibs, "Teammates") 48:56 Grand Slam Format Critique: Length, Pacing & Event Pairings 59:07 Grand Slam Deep Dive: 3k/5k Issues & Grant Fisher's Strategy 1:07:15 Grand Slam: The Money Talk & Empty Stands 1:12:38 Kit Releases: Hits & Misses 1:16:45 Grand Slam Standouts: Wanyonyi & 800/1500 Dynamics 1:25:56 Joey's Upcoming Steeplechase Season & Diamond League Chat 1:28:21 Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up