Talking in Ovals
A podcast dedicated to conversations about Track, Field and everything else in the world of Athletics!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 74 minutes
- Episodes
- 157
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
77. Brian Swain & Joe Kurak, Manchester Twp HS Track and Field Record Holders
Dave and Alex welcome Brian Swain and Joey Kurak onto the show as we talk about their journeys to becoming a pole vaulter and hurdler, respectively. We also talk about their three-peat Sectional Cham…
01:17:00 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
76. Jordan Geist, 2024 USATF Indoor Championship Shot Put Bronze Medalist
Dave and Alex welcome Jordan Geist on the show and we talk about his journey as a thrower, the difficulty of being a pro in two different throwing events and how throwers are treated at meets.
01:08:19 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
75. Megan Blue, Head Track Coach at Chesapeake HS Baltimore County
Dave and Alex welcome Megan Blue onto the show and we talk about her running/coaching journey, the differences in athletics between states/schools and the importance of the mental health of young ath…
01:11:42 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
74. Ryan Rafferty & Liliah Gordon. Northern Burlington XC/TF Coach and Athlete
Dave and Alex are joined by Ryan Rafferty and Liliah Gordon and we talk about their running journeys, what it was like to coach/compete at Footlocker Nationals, the connection to Gone Running/Shore A…
01:07:40 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
73. Phil Grove, FloTrack Announcer & MileSplitPA/OH Content Creator
Dave and Alex welcome Phil Grove to the show and we talk about his running journey, the rise of indoor track and what the toughest event in track is.
01:07:57 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
72. Jimmy Wischusen, Union Catholic XC/Track & Field Runner
Dave and Alex welcome Jimmy Wischusen to the show and we talk about his running journey so far, handling expectations, adversity, injuries and pressure, plus, why he chose Virginia as the school he's…
01:06:48 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
71. Todd Briggs, Head Girls XC/Track & Field Coach at Freehold Township HS
Dave and Alex talk to Coach Todd Briggs and we talk about his path to becoming a coach, coaching success over the last few years, the advancements in tech and gear and more!
01:13:05 |
Sun 21 Jan 2024
70. 2023 Westfield Varsity XC Team, 19th Place Finisher at NXN (Nike Cross Nationals)
Dave and Alex welcome the Westfield Varsity XC Team on the show as we go over their incredible season that was capped off by a 19th place finish at NXN.
Westfield XC Team
Chris Tafelski - Head Coach
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Westfield XC Team
Chris Tafelski - Head Coach
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01:04:56 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
69. Jim Lambert, Legendary XC & Track Reporter for NJ MileSplit
Dave and Alex welcome Jim Lambert back on the show and he gives us a season review for 2023 NJ Cross Country and a look ahead on what to expect from the Indoor season!
01:42:00 |
Sat 06 Jan 2024
68. Dave and Alex Top 5 All-Time & Favorites List
Dave and Alex go through their favorite runners they've ever seen compete and their all-time favorite runners! Happy New Year!
01:01:50 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
67. Meg Waldron, Mental Performance Coach for HS and Collegiate Athletes
Dave and Alex welcome Meg Waldron on the show and we talk about what she does as a Mental Performance Coach, the issues facing athletes today and her journey as a runner and coach!
01:05:27 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
66. Dave Wottle, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 800m Run
Dave and Alex welcome Dave Wottle to the show and we talk about his career journey, his iconic Olympic 800m Gold Medal race and his opinion of modern track and field.
01:21:05 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
65. Robert Kellert, State Editor of NJ MileSplit
Dave and Alex are joined by Robert Kellert and we talk about his running career, how he got started at NJ MileSplit and the intricacies of running the website!
01:19:57 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
64. Billy Poole-Harris, Assistant XC/Track Coach at Marist College
Dave and Alex welcome Coach Billy Poole-Harris to the show and we talk about his running/coaching career, the Windy City Hammers Track Club and how he views the changes in the sport!
01:17:01 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
63. Robby and Josette Andrews, The World's Fastest Married Milers
Dave and Alex welcome Robby and Josette Andrews, Elite Professional USA middle distance runners, to the show and we talk about Josette's running journey, how running groups have evolved and what bein…
01:30:47 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
62. Santosh Krishnan, Former Marist Sprinter & High School Coach
Dave and Alex welcome Santosh Krishnan on the show as we talk about his running career, competing with Cystic Fibrosis and the value of competing in track.
00:56:12 |
Sat 04 Nov 2023
61. Jeff Benjamin, Writer for RunBlogRun.com
Dave and Alex are joined by Jeff Benjamin and we talk about the upcoming Marathon Week Legends Dinner in Staten Island, his memories of being around the sport and a preview of the upcoming NYC Marath…
01:23:09 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
60. Jonathan Gault, Staff Writer for LetsRun.com
Dave and Alex welcome Jonathan Gault back to the show as we wrap up all things last year in Athletics. It was a great conversation with one of the best writers out there. Enjoy!
01:09:01 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
59. Brian Decker, Head Boys XC Coach at Point Boro
Dave and Alex are joined by Brian Decker, Head Boys XC Coach at Point Boro, and we talk about his career running and coaching, high school vs JUCO coaching and tech advancements in running!
01:16:39 |
Sat 14 Oct 2023
58. Mike Mulqueen, Retired Former Head Track and Field/XC Coach at Rutgers
Dave and Alex welcome Mike Mulqueen, Retired Former Head Track and Field/XC Coach at Rutgers, on the show and we talk about his running/coaching career and adapting to the changes in tech and recruit…
01:20:19 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
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