The HAX Show

Morgan McDonald – 4x NCAA Champion, 2x Olympian, and host of the infamous Coffee Club podcast – joins us on the guest side of the mic to share insights on his training over the past year after leaving OAC and the pursuit of finding trust, ownership, consistency, purpose and success in his running. Hear more on why Morgan decided to leave OAC, the differences he's felt after training more preci...

OAC professional and world-class middle-distance runner Sage Hurta-Klecker joins us to reflect on her recent breakthrough year in the 800m, highlighted by a 1:55.89 performance in Tokyo last fall that made her the third-fastest American woman in history. She shares how she navigated races that didn't go her way, learned to manage the emotional highs and lows of championship racing, and continu...

How do you structure the summer months for a high school cross country team comprised both of runners with zero running background, and those gunning for a national championship? In this episode, host Drew sits down with legendary coach (and Mom!) Joan Hunter for a full deep-dive on structuring the ultimate summer base-building phase. This is a guided discussion peeling back the layers of Joan&#39...

Tinman Elite professional marathoner and HAX coach Reed Fischer returns to the show (this time as a new dad!), to talk all things parenthood, perspective shifts, and the reality of what it takes to be competitive in the marathon these days. Reed also shares his takes on 'dad strength', the record-breaking results at the Boston Marathon this year, and why he's willing to take a little m...

Drew Hunter is joined by movement coach Lawrence van Lingen for a deep-dive Q&A on training philosophy, mindset, and what it takes to unlock your performance potential. Together, they break down elite-level concepts into practical advice that runners at any stage can apply to their own training. From questions like “How should I lift during a marathon taper?” to “What’s the best approach for t...

Joe Klecker, OAC professional and Olympian, returns to the show to recap his 2:05 performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon. In a year where world records are falling and the depth of American marathon running is reaching new heights, Joe breaks down how he navigated a historic day in what was only his first race in Boston, and second-ever marathon overall. Joe's race was a great reflection of t...

Austin Dalquist joins the show for a conversation on his career progression across the top levels of the sport, personal struggles throughout his career, and finding greater purpose in both running and life through faith. He dives into his recent indoor season, his unique path from a non-running family to becoming an elite high school recruit to competing for the University of Arkansas, and openly...

Ben Fleming’s career began as a walk-on at Virginia Tech in his hometown of Blacksburg and has led him to the high-altitude proving grounds of Boulder. In this episode, Ben traces the unconventional path from NCAA standout to elite triathlete and, ultimately, back to the track with the HAX.Ben gives us an inside look at the specialized training systems from the great coaches he's worked with,...

Drew sits down with longtime friend and teammate Sam Parsons to catch up on a period of significant transition in his life. Sam dives into his “bonus year” contract with Tracksmith in 2025, his shift away from the traditional pro running system, and his move into full-time work with the startup tech company Faves. Soon to move to Los Angeles with his fiancée, Sam reflects candidly on closing the c...

3x US champion and professional Salomon athlete Annie Rodenfels explains the chaotic finish at the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta. What was supposed to be an exciting debut race quickly took a turn (literally) when the lead vehicle misdirected the top four women, causing them to run almost an extra half mile and costing them their finishing positions. Protests and an appeal were denied...

Drew sits down with long-time friend and training partner, Joey Berriatua, to talk about what has been one of the most transformative years of his life so far. From a 7th-place finish at the 2024 Olympic Trials, to getting his first pro contract, to navigating the excitement, fears and expectations of becoming a father, to building a career outside of sport, it's been a rollercoaster of a jour...

In this episode of The HAX Show, we dive into the highs and lows of professional racing, major updates for Hammer & Axe, and a sit-down with our newest coach and Mexican National Champion, Ryan Adams. Drew reflects on his 8:10 two-mile PR at the Millrose Games and shares firsthand insight into his racing mindset and strategy. While a 19-second personal best was something to celebrate, the elev...

Welcome back to The HAX Show! We wish we could've gotten more episodes out at the end of 2025, but as it happens, life got busy! We're excited to return to the studio in the new year with an exciting announcement and plenty of awesome guests lined up. In this episode, Drew opens with a solo segment covering major updates for the year ahead, including Hammer & Axe’s new partnership, as...

This week's guest is Emily Durgin - a US Champion and professional distance runner for Adidas. In this episode of The HAX Show, we talk with Emily about her move to Boulder and changing training environments, her comeback from injury, the realities of training at altitude, and her evolution from the track to the marathon. She shares her unconventional story and experience training with a varie...

This week, we're talking about running from a different 'lens'. If you haven't seen Joe Hale, you've definitely seen his photos. A freelance photographer and co-founder of Footstep Creative, Joe has done work for brands like Nike, Adidas, Lululemon, WHOOP, Celsius, and On - building his career at the intersection of authenticity, friendship, and storytelling. Joe traces his pat...

In this episode of The HAX Show, we down with Lawrence van Lingen — movement specialist, physiotherapist, and performance coach trusted by some of the world’s top endurance athletes. Lawrence shares how emotion, mindset, and physical tension are deeply intertwined, and how unlocking that tension can transform both movement and performance. He gives his perspective on his experience working with Dr...

We're excited to welcome Joan Hunter onto the show this week. Joan is a longtime coach, national championship team builder, and current head coach of Tinman Elite -- not to mention a mom of 9 and grandma of 4. In this episode, you'll get an in-depth look at her evolution from grassroots coaching, to winning back-to-back NXN team championships at Loudoun Valley High School, to now leading a...

In this episode of The HAX Show, we sit down with Joe Klecker — Olympian, NCAA runner-up, and founding member of the On Athletics Club — for a deep dive into his journey from collegiate excellence at CU, to the world stage of distance running on the track, to his upcoming marathon debut in NYC this weekend. Joe shares what it was like helping build On’s pro team from the ground up and choosing Dat...

In this episode, we sit down with professional marathoner Connor Winter - member of Tinman Elite and Hammer & Axe Training coach - for an honest discussion on the highs and lows of the marathon, what keeps him internally driven to stay in the sport, and insights on the past, present, and future of Tinman Elite. Key topics covered with Connor: • His evolving relationship with running and transi...

Welcome to the first episode of The HAX Show, a space where we talk about the art of running—how we train, compete, and think about the sport. In this conversation, Drew sits down with Reed to unpack his Tokyo World Championships experience and take a deep dive into his training and mindset. Topics include: Reed’s biggest mileage weeks and what summer training looked like The decision to race the...