The Secret Life of Hobbs Kessler: His secret training method, winning a World Indoors medal, his climbing journey, and Pre-Classic

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

10 Huhti 1h 29min

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.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

3 Huhti 1h 14min

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 Dead1:50 The Sickness Saga7:37 Immune System Mysteries11:59 World Indoors Recap16:58 1500m Heats23:37 1500m Finals & Celebrations25:40 3K Thrill: Ky and Dylan shine37:12 Oceania Medal Count43:56 Maurie Plant Preview50:42 Matthew Richtman: Marathon Maverick55:04 Woody's Half Marathon Debut56:53 Jamaica Grand SlamFollow 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

27 Maalis 57min

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 QUESTIONFollow 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

22 Maalis 1h 7min

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.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

13 Maalis 1h 18min

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.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

7 Maalis 1h 37min

Heyo! We're back in the studio and it's race week! The boys do a big recap of US Indoor Champs and preview the upcoming meet at BU this weekend. They also chat a bit about US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, the end of their training camp, and talk about Olli's secret strategy to beat Yared in the mile.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️Thumbnail Photography:Sam Su: https://www.instagram.com/theokphotos/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

28 Helmi 1h 19min

What's up from Scottsdale, Arizona! The boys get into life and sport updates from training camp, including Olli's experience with Double Threshold, George's visit with Mike Smith and his cult up in Flagstaff, and Morgan's current injury situation. Afterwards they go over one of the biggest weeks ever for the sport, covering Jakob Ingebrigsten's indoor mile/1500m world record, Grant's 5000m world record, and Kiplimo's Half Marathon world record.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star review! We appreciate the support ❤️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/Photography used in thumbnail:https://www.instagram.com/bobo.studios/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

20 Helmi 1h 13min