Morgan Mcdonald

Australia

Morgan McDonald is an Australian distance runner.McDonald is a two-time Olympian who competed at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. McDonald contested the 5000 metres at the 2020 Olympics, 2024 Olympics, 2017 World Championships, and 2019 World Championships. McDonald also competed in 2018 Commonwealth Games and placed 8th in 5000 meters in 14:11.37.

Personal Bests

1500 Metres

3:37.42

Mile

3:54.63

3000 Metres

7:35.78

2 Miles

8:12.01

5000 Metres

13:00.48

10,000 Metres

27:58.75

Mile Road

3:52.8h

5 Kilometres Road

13:26

Distance Medley

9:47.19

Gear

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Why did Woody spike Joe Klecker? + Woody's marathon debut, pro coaching tea, team cultures, and more

January 9, 2025

In part two of our interview with Woody Kincaid, we dig a bit deeper into his rivalry with Joe Klecker, the differences between Mike Smith and Jerry Schumacher, and appreciating the various types of team cultures.

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Special Guest:

Woody Kincaid: https://www.instagram.com/priceofamile/

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

Show notes51m

Olli's 1500m, Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 3000m World Record, and Mike Smith leaving NAU for Nike?!

August 29, 2024

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.

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

Show notes49m

Live from Eugene, it's the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials

June 27, 2024

Okay sorry just kidding, we're not actually in Eugene. The boys are back in Boulder to dissect all the drama and excitement from the first weekend of the USA Track & Field Olympic Trials. This episode unpacks everything from the women's 800m shocker to the big daddy men's 10k. We also receive a text from Joe Klecker about the rumored fill in for the new head coaching job at CU Boulder.

We also go through our picks for the upcoming USA Olympic Trials in Eugene this upcoming week!

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.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

Show notes1h 21m

We grilled Kyle Merber about Michael Johnson's New Track League + US OLYMPIC TRIALS PREVIEW

June 20, 2024

In this exclusive sit down with Kyle Merber (Senior Director of Racing & Athletes) of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track circuit and SLAM him with all of the hard hitting questions. We cover everything from the idea of the Grand Slam, our questions from a distance running perspective, how this could affect the season, and what the impact overall impact will be on the landscape as a whole.

We also go through our picks for the upcoming USA Olympic Trials in Eugene this upcoming week!

Guest:

Kyle Merber: https://www.instagram.com/kylemerber/

Grand Slam Track: https://www.instagram.com/grandslamtrack/

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.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

Show notes1h 23m

What did Jakob say to Olli? + Oslo DL, Stockholm DL, Euros, NCAAs and more!

June 7, 2024

Track season is in full flight! A lot to discuss over Oslo Diamond League, Stockholm Diamond League, European Championships, NCAA outdoor championships, NY Grand Prix, Portland Track Fest, and a bit of Zendaya News!!! We cover a bit about Olli's famous conversation with Jakob and George's incredibly sick performance at Stockholm.

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.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

Show notes1h 21m

What happened at the Prefontaine Classic?

May 30, 2024

GUS PLUSHIE DROP DETAILS IN THE VIDEO!! coffeeclubpod.com @ 5pm MT to buy from a very limited supply!

After one of the deepest races we will probably see all year, the boys recap their races in the Bowerman Mile, the Prefontaine Classic weekend in general, and the latest news on their favorite pokemon: Josh Kerr, Jakob Ingebrigsten, Yared Nuguse. We also preview the Oslo and Stockholm Diamond Leagues and catchup with Morgan on our Gus Plushie drop.

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.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

Show notes55m

MORGAN'S 13:00 OLYMPIC STANDARD AND OLLI WINS! LA Grand Prix Recap + Pre Classic Preview

May 23, 2024

This is a big one as the boys come back from a big weekend in Los Angeles. We recap the LA Grand Prix, including Morgan's emotional PR and olympic standard, Olli's big win and return to form, and also dig into the upcoming Prefontaine Classic's Bowerman Mile. We also tease our Gus Plushie drop! You don't want to miss this one.

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.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

Show notes1h 15m

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

May 16, 2024

Woohoo! This week we have a very exciting friend and guest on the show: Hobbs Kessler!! Hobbs is the reigning World Road Running Mile champion, Indoor Worlds Bronze Medalist, and almost professional climber. We welcome Hobbs on today to catch up on (part-time) life in Flagstaff, our upcoming races at the LA Grand Prix and Pre-Classic, recap his experience at World Indoors, his unique new training method, his climbing background, and much more.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Guest:

Hobbs Kessler: https://www.instagram.com/hobbs_kessler/

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.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

Show notes1h 2m

Our 3 cents on Michael Johnson's League, the Gabby Thomas Meet, & FloTrack's Diamond League rights

May 9, 2024

In this episode we catch up on some track news we have missed amongst all of the traveling and competition! We have a great chat about Michael Johnson and Winner's Alliance new track league, Kyle Merber's departure from Citrus, Jakob's latest quote bombs, Gabby Thomas and Alexis Ohanian's 776 all womens meet, and Flo Sports acquiring exclusive streaming rights to the diamond league.

Hope you guys enjoy!

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.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

Show notes1h 10m

first place losers

April 18, 2024

Join us (and sign an NIL deal) at the Penn Relays: https://forms.gle/gsUqsik5q5ChX2uH6

Follow our instragram for updates and schedule times: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/

Hope you guys enjoy!

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.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

Show notes34m

Why we're becoming American citizens

April 4, 2024

G'day mates! Today Olli and Mergie are back in Australia to compete in the Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide! In today's Aussie themed episode, we attempt to earn back our Aussie passports with a bit of a pub quiz as well as some Q&A on what it means to be Australian. Crikey

Due to the time difference and travel schedule, we unfortunately couldn't be joined by our resident world champion George Beamish.

NCAA Women's Bracket: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=241&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=1f371a74-a589-4d94-b4bd-f6d2dc91dbcd

NCAA Men's Bracket: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=21f0c81b-f1b1-4515-814e-4ade742a70fe

Hope you guys enjoy!

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.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

Show notes54m

Whereabouts is Mo Katir?

February 22, 2024

Today we welcome back our favorite manager and loyal assistant to Gus, Tom Wang. In this week's episode we cover some of the premiere distance events at USA's Indoor Championships, the British Indoor Championships, the Spanish Indoor Championships, the Maurie Plant meet, Grant Fisher's solo 5k, Jakob's blindfolded comment about Josh Kerr. We also go a bit deeper into the latest Mo Katir's suspension news.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/

Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/

Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/

George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/

Guest:

Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/

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

Show notes1h 7m

BU TERRIER 5K RECAP + USA Olympic Marathon Trials Preview

February 1, 2024

Hey guys, welcome back the show.

We cover our experience at BU's Terrier Classic, a lovely weekend in Boston, and give a comprehensive expert analysis and preview of the US Olympic Marathon Trials 🇺🇸🫡

We also hit up the Coffee Cauldron as well as many fun bean & birthday celebrations 🎉

Thank you so much for everyone supporting us at the meet, it meant the world to us 💚☕️🫘

Hope you guys enjoy!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/

Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/

Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/

George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/

Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com

Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs

Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser

Show notes1h 16m

BEST MEETS AND RACES DRAFT 2024 + CHEEKY CHAVEZ SUB 3 MARATHON

January 18, 2024

Hey guys, welcome back the show.

We are BACK with another draft finally -- this time with our teammate Joe Klecker. In this episode we draft the best meets and races as if we were competing to create the ultimate Track/Running Grand Prix (aka the Chicken Boy Morgs League).

This is a real fun one as we have a very special guest and celebrity judge come in to help pick a winner.... Chris Chavez!! We interview him on his recent PR at Houston Marathon as well as work out some kinks in our acquisition of Citrus Mag.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/

Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/

Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/

George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/

Guests:

Joe Klecker: https://www.instagram.com/joe_klecker/

Chris Chavez: https://www.instagram.com/chris_j_chavez/

Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com

Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs

Morgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloser

Show notes1h 6m

Watch this before you run in 2024: our goals & resolutions with Mario García Romo

December 28, 2023

Hey guys, welcome back the show.

Today we talk about our goals and resolutions for the upcoming year and respective track season with our OAC teammate, the one and only Mario García Romo. We really dig into our refocused mindsets and approaches after a very productive past year, so this is one you will definitely want to listen to if you run, train, or cheer for us!

Note: This episode was recorded in our studio at the beginning of December, so we did a bit of time traveling. Next week we will be back in this universe's primary timeline :)

Hope you guys enjoy!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/

Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/

Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/

George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/

Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.com

Morgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgs

Morgan's YouTube: @MorganMcDonaldisaloser

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