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.

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0:00 Intro

3:44 Tim Tams, Local Shoutouts & Cam Myers' Hair

7:22 Platinum Ollie Returns & Matching His Oakley Deal

11:58 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injured

14:59 Where Should Jakob Go?

18:54 Swoosh TC Ideas

23:19 Donovan Brazier Sighting & Jakob's Recovery Outlook

26:42 Ollie's Wild Training Methods

35:51 Mental Fortitude in Running

41:12 Running Fame Debate: Hocker vs. Yared

48:38 New Business Ventures and Personal News

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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.

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0:00 Intro

0:47 First Double Threshold

3:44 Double Threshold Deep Dive: Training Talk & Teammate Reactions

8:14 Lactate Levels: The Science, the Vibe, & the Accuracy Debate

15:32 Grand Slam Miami: Hits, Misses, & Emerging Stars

17:23 Men's 1500m: Kerr's Redemption & Arop's Bold Moves

24:18 Grand Slam Points & Controversy: Who Deserved the Win?

29:43 Grand Slam's Unique Flair: Flags, Commentary & the Future

35:51 Distance vs. Sprints in Grand Slam: Is There a Bias?

42:41 Women's Distance DOMINANCE & Men's Tactical Races

52:19 Grand Slam Takeaways & Diamond League Comparisons

55:19 Coffee Club Track Club Wins US Titles! Road 5k Recap

57:24 Diamond League China: Big Performances You Missed

1:04:13 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.

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00:00:00 Intro & Penn Relays Arrival

00:01:23 Coffee Club Live Show at Penn Relays (feat. Parker Wolfe & Ethan Strand)

00:07:47 Yared Nuguse's Rising Fame & Philly Running Scene

00:11:10 Penn Relays Saturday: Weather & Ben Franklin Mile Build-Up

00:13:05 US Currency Banter

00:17:56 George Beamish's Ben Franklin Mile Race Recap & Strategy

00:23:08 Sam Ellis DQ & Ben Franklin Mile Results

00:28:57 Other OAC Wins: Josette Norris & Robert Farken at Penn Relays

00:30:08 Faith Kipyegon's Sub-4 Mile Attempt Discussion

00:38:57 New OAC Kit & Post-Race Workout

00:43:45 Grand Slam Track Miami Preview: Yared, Kerr, Hocker & F1 Clash

00:55:35 Diamond League China (Shanghai/Suzhou) & Sage Hurta-Klecker

01:02:44 London Marathon Recap: Kebede's Debut, Kipchoge & Alex Yee

01:05:57 London Women's Race & Women's Only Record Debate

01:10:53 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!!

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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.

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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

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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)!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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