COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

Morgan McDonald
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COFFEE CLUB: a running podcast about nothing

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.

  1. Where in the world is Oliver Hoare?

    6H AGO

    Where in the world is Oliver Hoare?

    PENN RELAYS LIVE SHOW RSVP: https://forms.gle/WYpsWrm7Q3zK3M5n7 Olli 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi 0:00 Intro & Ollie's Return 0:28 Welcome Back Malehore69! 1:37 Ollie's Punishment: 600 Spanks & Coffee Debt 2:28 Bean Shoutouts & Boston Marathon Event Recap 4:12 Upcoming Penn Relays Event! 6:46 George Racing the Mile at Penn Relays 10:46 Last Week's Podcast & Ollie's Podcast Confusion 15:38 CEO Gus Update: Thriving & Shredded 18:39 Ollie's Training & Travel in Australia Pre-Worlds 22:59 World Indoors Race: Tactical Errors & Jingy's Feedback 29:21 Racing Back in Australia: Maurie Plant & Perth Nationals 32:03 Ollie on Racing Perth Nationals While Sick 34:40 The Egg & The Monkey: Ollie's Racing Mentality Shift 37:52 Jingy's Thoughts on Boston (BU) & Aussie Champs Impact 44:14 Boston Marathon 2025 Recap & Takeaways 52:22 Ollie's Training Epiphany: Training Smarter, Not Harder 58:08 Ollie's New Recovery Routine: Naps, Smoothies & Mindfulness 1:05:14 Sage Racing Diamond League & Outro

    1h 6m
  2. Dr. Megan & David Roche: High Carb, Bicarb, Zone 2, Vo2, Ketones, Heat training, Health + more!!

    APR 17

    Dr. Megan & David Roche: High Carb, Bicarb, Zone 2, Vo2, Ketones, Heat training, Health + more!!

    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/WYpsWrm7Q3zK3M5n7 Hey 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    2h 2m

  3. APR 10

    Where is Joey Berriatua going? Leaving Tinman, Sports Marketing, & Grand Slam Track

    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.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/ Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi 0:00 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

    1h 29m
  4. DYLAN JACOBS IS SLAMMING + 5th in the WORLD, Racing Jakob, OAC scratches the TEN, Maurie Plant Meet!

    APR 3

    DYLAN JACOBS IS SLAMMING + 5th in the WORLD, Racing Jakob, OAC scratches the TEN, Maurie Plant Meet!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ 0:00 Intro 0:54 World Indoors Recap: 5th Place & First Team USA Experience 2:52 China Adventures: Becoming a Local Legend 5:04 World Indoors 3k Race Deep Dive 7:37 Preview: Inaugural Grand Slam in Jamaica 12:47 Grand Slam: Betting, Predictions & Prize Money Talk 17:12 Analyzing the Stacked Grand Slam Fields 21:49 Does the Grand Slam Distance Format Work? 32:42 Dylan's Goals: Racing, Tanning & The "Drip Check" 37:18 Maurie Plant Meet: Aussie Athletics is BUZZING 46:13 Seth O'Donnell: 5k Rockstar Physio vs Ky Robinson 56:16 "The Ten" 10k: Standards & The MOST CHAOTIC Start Ever?! 1:08:23 Battle Royale & OAC Fight Night Hypotheticals 1:12:08 Throwback: College Boxing Stories 1:14:00 Outro & Final Thoughts Special Guest: Dylan Jacobs: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_jacobs24/ 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    1h 15m
  5. World Indoor Championships: Did Jakob Just FLEX On Everyone?

    MAR 27

    World Indoor Championships: Did Jakob Just FLEX On Everyone?

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ 0:00 Intro 0:20 George is Back from the Dead 1:50 The Sickness Saga 7:37 Immune System Mysteries 11:59 World Indoors Recap 16:58 1500m Heats 23:37 1500m Finals & Celebrations 25:40 3K Thrill: Ky and Dylan shine 37:12 Oceania Medal Count 43:56 Maurie Plant Preview 50:42 Matthew Richtman: Marathon Maverick 55:04 Woody's Half Marathon Debut 56:53 Jamaica Grand Slam 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    58 min
  6. A different kind of episode...

    MAR 22

    A different kind of episode...

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Morg Updates 3:32 What is Morgan's chess rating? 5:53 What do you think of the high school scene? + College recruiting 11:52 Relationship troubles... 14:17 Bad training partners + feet pics 19:40 Morgan & Sinta's Love Story 20:49 Track & Field training cards 22:39 Buildup to marathon mileage without getting hurt 26:35 How pro runners plan their season's specific races 31:57 Dathan Ritzenhein 34:41 Advice for a high school runner to PR and run in college 39:17 Wavelights and Mario's meet money 41:57 Working with sports psychologists 47:23 2:00 Marathon, 12:35: how do you stay motivated? 51:34 Length and girth measurements 52:16 Adapting to altitude training camp at 7000 ft 58:02 The key to ramping back up mileage after injury 1:00:31 Favorite trail and favorite dream running spot 1:03:22 The 4 most important workouts for breaking 17:00 5k?? 1:05:25 THE FINAL QUESTION 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    1h 7m
  7. Mario García Romo: Olympics, Injury Return, Jakob's Double Euro Gold, World Roads canceled?? + NCAAs

    MAR 13

    Mario García Romo: Olympics, Injury Return, Jakob's Double Euro Gold, World Roads canceled?? + NCAAs

    We welcome back one of our favorite guests and teammates, the Spanish Rocket, Mario García Romo!! We discuss his return to racing after injury and his goals for the upcoming season, including a focus on strength training and more frequent races. We also delve into the exciting European Indoor Championships, highlighting Jakob Ingebrigtsen's dominance and a dramatic fall by our beloved Robert Farken. The conversation shifts to the unexpected cancellation of the San Diego World Road Running Championships and the potential relocation to the [redacted]. Finally, we preview the highly anticipated NCAA meet, debating collegiate vs. professional racing, and excitement for the upcoming outdoor season. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ Special Guest: Mario García Romo: https://www.instagram.com/mariogarciaromo/ 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    1h 19m
  8. How Maia Ramsden went from Harvard to the Paris Olympics... + OAC BU Takeover Recap!!

    MAR 7

    How Maia Ramsden went from Harvard to the Paris Olympics... + OAC BU Takeover Recap!!

    In today's sit down with the great Maia Ramsden, we recap her experience at the recent BU meet and her national record. We also get into her full life story.. where exactly is Maia from? How did she end up at Harvard? When did she know she was going to become a pro? Why OAC? We also get into her first Olympic experience and fellow Kiwi George issues a very legit New Zealand citizenship test. We also get a nice call in from Olli in Australia to recap BU and catch us up to his latest adventures down under. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️ Special Guest: Maia Ramsden: https://www.instagram.com/maia.ramsden/ 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.com Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser Intro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/ Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

    1h 38m
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    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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