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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.

Thumbnail Photo thanks to Grand Slam Track™ and Howard Lao.

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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