In this episode, Jarred Cornfield, the new Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at NAU, shares his journey from graduate assistant to head coach. He discusses the evolving landscape of recruiting amid NIL deals, focusing on the balance between financial incentives and athletes' passion. Jarred reflects on the heartfelt decision to stay in Flagstaff, his deep connection to the community, and the emotional rewards of mentoring athletes. Insights into team dynamics, leadership changes, and the excitement of upcoming races round out this engaging conversation.

Welcome back! In this episode recorded back in the summer, Morgan and Ollie host pro runner and content creator, Allie Ostrander, into the studio and onto the pod! In this episode we have a big chat, covering everything from the business of being a runner/creator, competing and training across multiple disciplines, and Allie's philosophy on being herself and the best runner she can be. This is one of our favorite episodes, so we hope you like it too!We will be in NYC for the marathon this year! Fill out this form to join us (or so we can cheer for you!): https://forms.gle/oKgRYL1CwSkYr3ycASpecial Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@allie_ostrander‪Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie_ostrander/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

Jakob Ingebrigtsen, a remarkable middle-distance runner renowned for his prowess in the 1500m and half marathon, shares insights after the Diamond League final. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of competing in both events. The group also sheds light on the evolution of prize money in athletics, touches on plans for the New York Marathon, and explores the significance of coffee culture in Ethiopia. The hosts engage in light-hearted banter while reflecting on the emotional journey of racing and recovering from injuries.

Gear up for the Diamond League Final with the Coffee Club! Ollie spills all the behind-the-scenes tea from Zurich, including a heartwarming chat with Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Yared's epic victory. George returns from a whirlwind European tour with stories from Malta and Amsterdam, and Morgan begins his off-season in London after his top secret underground go-kart race. Plus, Gus is back (in spirit) with a dose of cheeky humor and a must-watch movie recommendation (watch until the end). They dissect the latest track drama, including Sydney McLaughlin's double races at the Diamond League Final and Josh Kerr's incredible 5th ave mile win. Olli also schemes up an attempt at scoring a Porsche sponsorship.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

Big week of track news! In this episode we recap Morgan's last race of the season, George's gooch watch, and preview Olli's big Zurich Diamond League 1500m. We of course have a good chat about the 1500m field being an Olympic rematch between Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, Yared Nuguse, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but also get into some other big news including Yared's road world record attempt, Sydney McLaughlin's Diamond League final entries, Josh Kerr's 5th Ave return, and the highly anticipated duel between Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm.Unfortunately we filmed right before like 20 big news stories broke. You'll just have to wait for next week for our reactions! :)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

Welcome back! In this episode we catch up with the boys on their various travels. We cover Olli's night in Lausanne, Jakob Ingebrigtsen's insane world record, and react to the crazy news around Mike Smith's NAU departure for Nike.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

In this discussion, George Beamish, an Olympic participant, shares his personal highs and lows from the Paris Games, including emotional struggles and missed moments. Morgan McDonald, an athlete, reflects on the importance of resilience and the role of social media in shaping experiences. Olli Hoare dives into the challenges of competing while battling injuries and the pride of finishing despite setbacks. Together, they emphasize the camaraderie among competitors and their hopes for future games, highlighting teamwork and support from loved ones.

Explore the buzz surrounding the preparations for the Olympic Games, including the emotional rollercoaster of athletes getting ready for race day. Dive into the hilarious social dynamics post-COVID and the catchy Norwegian Olympic anthem that's taken the spotlight. Uncover the chaos of opening ceremonies, weather woes, and light-hearted rivalries between teams. Plus, enjoy funny anecdotes about alphabetical confusions with country names and a look at the entertainment side of the Olympics, featuring Snoop Dogg and comedic flair.

Our new merch drop is live!!! Head over to https://www.coffeeclubpod.com to check it out, it will only be on sale for one week! In this episode we recap Olli's (and coffee club's) first ever Diamond League victory in London! We also chat a bit about our new merch drop and life in the Olympic Village along with our usual banter. Big thank you to this episode's sponsor:ROLL Recovery: https://rollrecovery.com/We're excited to share that ROLL Recovery is offering Coffee Club fans a 15% discount on their website (https://rollrecovery.com/)!! They rarely do promotions and coupons like this so take advantage! The code will expire August 11 at 11:59pm MT.Code: COFFEECLUB15Follow 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/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 this episode we recap the electric Monaco Diamond League, preview the London Diamond League, chat about the Olympics and our selections, and address some questionable comments made by Grant Fisher about us & the coffee club podcast. We also drop some hints about our exciting new merch drop!Big thank you to this episode's sponsor:ROLL Recovery: https://rollrecovery.com/We're excited to share that ROLL Recovery is offering Coffee Club fans a 15% discount on their website (https://rollrecovery.com/)!! They rarely do promotions and coupons like this so take advantage! The code will expire August 11 at 11:59pm MT.Code: COFFEECLUB15Follow 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/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