The Problem with Running Influencers, Doping, and NIL Money

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversies surrounding running influencers, doping in marathons, and the impact of NIL money on running programs.

Debating over Satisfy Running's controversial "The Circle Pit" and the heated Canaday-Hanes marathon doping feud. Also breaking down Morgan's sub-13 5K goal, a historic Diamond League 3K, and NIL money affecting big programs. The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club and On. Follow us here: 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/ 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Morgan McDonald, Oliver Hoare, George Beamish

Topics covered

• running influencers
• doping
• NIL money
• marathon
• Diamond League
• 5K goal

Keywords

• running
• influencers
• doping
• NIL money
• marathon
• Diamond League
• 5K

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Satisfy Running, On Athletics Club, On

Places: Boulder, Colorado

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