Talking in Ovals

A podcast dedicated to conversations about Track, Field and everything else in the world of Athletics!

Sports Running

Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 74 minutes
Episodes: 157
Years Active: 2022 - 2025

97. Alex North, NY State 400m Champion and Incoming Penn State Frosh

Dave and Alex welcome Alex North on the show and we talk about her running journey, the importance of relationships and her recruiting process!

01:22:32 | Tue 16 Jul 2024

96. Drew Griffith, Incoming Notre Dame Frosh & Butler HS Alum

Dave and Alex welcome Drew Griffith on the show and we talk about his running journey, what his historic senior season was like and the process of choosing ND!

00:55:33 | Tue 09 Jul 2024

95. Chris Marco, Head Cross Country and Distance Coach at Wittenberg University

Dave and Alex welcome Chris Marco on the show and we talk about his running journey, transitioning to being a college coach and the difference between competing at a large vs a small school.

01:38:06 | Tue 09 Jul 2024

94. Marissa Kalsey, Pro Pole Vaulter & 2024 Olympic Trials Qualifier

Alex welcomes Marissa Kalsey on the show and we talk about her pole vaulting journey, her expectations at the Olympic Trials and the sacrifices made in order to be a pro in track and field.

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01:07:10 | Tue 25 Jun 2024

93. Sofia Day & Coach Dan Heyman, Junior Distance Runner at Mainland Regional High School

Dave and Alex welcome Sofia Day and Coach Dan Heyman on the show as they talk about their running journey, choosing running over other sports and their XC outlook!

00:44:21 | Tue 18 Jun 2024

92. Phil Grove, FloTrack Announcer and PA MileSplit Writer

Dave and Alex welcome Phil Grove back to the show as we talk about the rise of the young distance phenom, big meets results and outlook and the haves and have nots of track and field.

01:20:27 | Tue 11 Jun 2024

91. Eric Holt, Pro 1500m Runner for Empire Elite

Dave and Alex welcome Eric Holt back to the show and we talk about his upcoming double at the Olympic Trials, defending his NYC Grand Prix 1500m title this Sunday 6/9/24, getting Empire Elite sponsor…

01:29:32 | Tue 04 Jun 2024

90. Bob Andrews, Founder of the Gone Running Youth Running Program

Dave and Alex welcome Big Bob Andrews to the show and we battle through some internet issues, but still have a great conversation about his running journey, why he started Gone Running, coaching, bei…

01:06:41 | Tue 28 May 2024

89. Alex Lynch, Head Coach of Ocean High School Girls Track and Field

Dave and Alex are joined by Alex Lynch and we talk about his running journey, what it's been like being a young coach and more!

01:09:03 | Tue 21 May 2024

88. Mike Mooney, NJSIAA Official, Runner & Coach

Dave and Alex are joined by Mike Mooney and we talk about his running journey and all things about being a track and field official.

01:21:17 | Tue 14 May 2024

87. Craig Segal, Co-owner of Runner's High

Dave and Alex are joined by Craig Segal and we talk about his running journey, owning a running store and much more!

01:32:15 | Tue 07 May 2024

86. Jim Lambert, Veteran NJ Track and Field Reporter

Dave and Alex are joined by Jim Lambert and we talk about NJ runners at the Penn Relays, his outlook for this outdoor track season and his bold predictions for the season!

01:31:44 | Thu 02 May 2024

85. Derek Holdsworth, Pro 800m Runner and Olympic Hopeful

Dave and Alex welcome Derek Holdsworth on the show as we talk about his journey as a runner, the mindset to be a pro track athlete and the state of track and field at a sport!

01:23:22 | Thu 25 Apr 2024

84. Hope Bender, Multi-Event Athlete and Olympic Hopeful

Dave and Alex are joined by Hope Bender as we continue the Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series. We talk about her journey to becoming a multi athlete, the training that goes into it and how her life i…

01:29:54 | Tue 16 Apr 2024

83. Elena Bruckner, Pro Shot Put and Discus Thrower & Olympic Hopeful

Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series

Dave and Alex are joined by Elena Bruckner and we talk about her throwing journey, the mental resilience it takes to be a great thrower and how to make throwing mor…

01:32:42 | Wed 10 Apr 2024

82. Matt Ludwig, Olympic Pole Vaulter

Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series

Dave and Alex are joined by Matt Ludwig as we talk about his pole vaulting journey, everyday life as a pro pole vaulter, the art of the pole vault and more!

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01:44:03 | Tue 02 Apr 2024

81. Tanner Berg, Professional Weight Thrower and Olympic Hopeful

Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series

Dave and Alex welcome Tanner Berg on the show and we talk about his throwing journey, what makes the difference between a professional and amateur in track and fiel…

01:18:50 | Wed 27 Mar 2024

80. Capers Williamson, Pro Javelin Thrower and Olympic Hopeful

Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series

Dave and Alex start off alone and talk about how the sport is expanding and then are joined by Capers Williamson. We talk with him about his journey and everything …

01:56:34 | Wed 20 Mar 2024

79. Chris Tafelski, Head XC and Track Coach at Westfield HS

Dave and Alex are joined by Chris Tafelski and we talk about Westfield's historic indoor season, a look ahead to the outdoor season and how the sport can market itself better!

01:35:16 | Wed 13 Mar 2024

78. Justin Stafford, Pro Hammer Thrower & 2024 Olympic Hopeful

Welcome to the Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams Series

Dave and Alex kick off this exciting series of interviews with professional Hammer Thrower Justin Stafford as we talk about his throwing journey, over…

01:07:52 | Tue 05 Mar 2024

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