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

37. Adam Vess, Former Pro Runner & Marist/NAU Great

Alex and Dave welcome Adam Vess, Former Pro Runner and Marist/NAU great, to the show and we talk about his running journey, transitioning into the running industry and how to improve the sport!

01:31:59 | Tue 02 May 2023

36. Jason Klophaus, Former Toms River South Great

Dave and Alex are joined by Dave's long time friend and Toms River South great, Jason Klophaus. Dave and Jason reminisce about their time as teammates at South and some advice for the youth at the en…

01:02:45 | Wed 26 Apr 2023

35. Erik Sowinski, Pro Middle-Distance Runner & Pacemaker

Dave and Alex are joined by Erik Sowinski, elite pro middle-distance runner and world class pacer, and we talk about his running journey, the intricacies of being a pacer and some great ideas for gro…

00:57:50 | Tue 18 Apr 2023

34. Rob Conover, Legendary Former Manchester Track & Field Coach

Dave and Alex welcome Legendary Manchester Track & Field Coach, Rob Conover, on the show as we go through his successes that lead him to become a Hall of Fame Coach in New Jersey. From helping start …

00:58:00 | Wed 12 Apr 2023

33. Bob Farrell, Director of Rutgers XC/Track and Field

Dave and Alex welcome Bob Farrell, Director of Rutgers XC/Track and Field, to the show and we talk about his journey as a runner/thrower and coach and about his work building RARE culture in the prog…

01:22:56 | Tue 04 Apr 2023

32. Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer At RunBlogRun

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer at RunBlogRun, to the show and we talk about his running journey, his writing and journalism and how to grow the sport!

Jeff's Website:
https://www.je…

01:15:32 | Tue 28 Mar 2023

31. Julie Culley, 2012 US Olympic Trials 5k Champion

We have a great conversation with Julie Culley, 2012 US Olympic Trials 5k Champion and Rutgers XCTF great, as we talk about her incredible career in vivid detail. From the ups and downs of battling i…

01:10:33 | Tue 21 Mar 2023

30. Scott Clayton, Former Asbury Park Press & Digital Sports Writer

Joining us on the show is Scott Clayton, Former Asbury Park Press & Digital Sports Writer. We talk about his running journey, covering NJ XC/Track and how media has changed.

01:03:07 | Tue 14 Mar 2023

29. Jason Griffith, Head XC and Track Coach at Manchester Twp. High School

We're joined by Jason Griffith, Head XC and Track Coach at Manchester Twp. High School, and we talk about his running journey, coaching philosophy and why he likes the new tech in the sport!

01:01:57 | Tue 07 Mar 2023

28. Eric Holt, Pro Middle Distance Runner for Empire Elite Track Club

We're joined by our first active pro runner, Eric Holt, and we talk about his running journey up until now, why he thinks everyone is running so fast lately and advice for young aspiring elite runner…

00:58:49 | Tue 28 Feb 2023

27. H.S. Coaches Ovaltable Discussion

We're joined on this Ovaltable by:

- Scott Baker from Southern Regional
- Sean McCafferty from CBA
- Steve Geiger from Lacey Township
- Chris Tafelski from Westfield High
- Wilfredo Rivera & Adam Nal…

01:13:49 | Tue 21 Feb 2023

26. Johnny Gray, Legendary American Middle Distance Runner & Record Holder

The legendary Johnny Gray joins the show and we talk about his running journey and career, how he was able to compete for so long and that state of American middle distance running!

00:43:35 | Tue 14 Feb 2023

25. Sara Slattery, Former Pro Runner & Co-Author of 'How She Did It'

Sara Slattery joins the show and we talk about her running/coaching journey along with some of her fondest running memories, her book that she co-authored with Molly Huddle named 'How She Did It', an…

01:00:18 | Tue 07 Feb 2023

24. Sean McCafferty, Head XC Coach at Christian Brothers Academy

Sean McCafferty, Head XC and Assistant Track Coach at Christian Brothers Academy, joins the show and we talk about his running journey, his coaching philosophy and much more!

01:17:44 | Tue 31 Jan 2023

23. Pam And Bill Hyatt, XC/Track Running Parents

We are joined, on a very special episode, by Pam and Bill Hyatt, Dave's parents. They recount what it was like raising Dave and going through his running journey with him.

00:53:55 | Tue 24 Jan 2023

22. Eddie Baynes, Former NJ Athlete and Coach

Eddie Baynes joins the show and we talk about his running career, his time as a coach and what he plans on doing next!

01:08:37 | Tue 17 Jan 2023

21. Steve Slattery, 2003 USA Outdoor Steeplechase Champion

Steve Slattery, NJ track legend and 2003 USA Outdoor Steeplechace Champion, joins the show and we talk about his running journey, what is is like being married to an elite pro runner like himself and…

01:03:04 | Tue 10 Jan 2023

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

Dave and Alex welcome Chris Tafelski, Head XC and Track Coach at Westfield HS, to the show! They talk about Chris' personal running journey, taking over for a legendary head coach and the challenges …

01:16:14 | Tue 03 Jan 2023

19. Chuck Williams, Head Women's Cross Country and Track Coach at Marist College

Alex and Dave welcome Chuck Williams, Head Women's Cross Country and Track Coach at Marist College, on the show. They talk about Coach William's running journey, the rise of Women's Race Walking at M…

01:28:09 | Tue 27 Dec 2022

18. Scott Baker, Head Boys XC/Track & Field Coach at Southern Regional

Alex and Dave have on Head Boys XC/Track & Field Coach, Scott Baker. They talk about Scott's time as an athlete, some of his favorite memories and how his coaching philosophy has evolved over the las…

00:59:08 | Tue 20 Dec 2022

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