Talking in Ovals

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

160. Carrie Ellwood, 2025 USATF XC National Champion and Pro Runner for the ASICS Mammoth Track Club

Dave and Alex welcome Carrie Ellwood to the show and we talk about her running journey, and the differences between competing on the track vs road vs course!

10-02
01:35:22

159. Carson Gambaro, Host of In Full Stride Podcast

Dave and Alex welcome Carson Gambaro onto the show and we talk about his running journey, track and field commentary and results from Tokyo World Athletics Championships!

10-02
02:03:26

158. Phil Grove, FloTrack Announcer and PA Milesplit Writer

Dave and Alex welcome Phil Grove back to the show and we talk about everything going on at the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo, Japan!

10-02
01:28:44

157. Amanda Marino, 3x Olympic Marathon Trials Runner

Dave and Alex welcome Amanda Marino to the show and we talk about her running journey, running as a mother and women in track!

10-02
01:39:16

156. Courtney Decker, Master's Runner for Bella N Motion

Dave and Alex welcome Courtney Decker to the show and we talk about her running journey, balancing life and running and more!

09-09
01:07:41

155. Synclair Savage, Women's NCAA Long Jump National Champion and University of Louisville Jumper

Dave and Alex welcome Synclair Savage to the show and we talk about her jumping journey, mental health in track and getting more eyes on the jumping events!

08-30
01:24:37

154. Ivy Slavinski, Senior Distance Running at Point Boro HS

Dave and Alex welcome Ivy Slavinski to the show and they talk about her running journey, different training methods, social media and more!

08-19
01:05:25

153. Justin Harris, Performance Coach, Former Pro Triathlete & Former Marist Runner

Alex welcomes Justin Harris to the show and we talk about his running journey, how he's been shaped as a coach and his experience training Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton athletes!

08-13
01:44:55

152. Travis Mahoney, Performance Coach and Former Pro Steeplechaser

Dave and Alex welcome Travis Mahoney to the show and we talk about his running journey, shifts in the sport and coaching!

08-08
01:48:10

151. 2025 USATF Outdoor Nationals Preview and Predictions with John Davern

Dave and Alex are joined by John Davern to talk about the biggest events of this weekend's USATF Outdoor Nationals meet!

07-31
02:33:35

150. Ryan Searl, Founder of The Preferred Recruit

Dave and Alex welcome Ryan Searl to the show and we talk about his running journey, college track recruiting and sprinter training!

07-24
01:31:05

149. Matti Erickson, 2025 NCAA Indoor 800m Champion

Dave and Alex welcome Matti Erickson to the show and we talk about his running journey, competing for Oregon and trying to make Team Canada!

07-20
01:50:50

148. Tilly O'Connor, Current Villanova XC/Track & Field Runner

Dave and Alex welcome Tilly O'Connor on the show and we talk about her running journey, transitioning to college athletics and which she prefers between XC and Track!

07-09
01:14:13

147. Daniel Yetman, Founder of "The Oval Update"

Dave and Alex welcome Daniel Yetman to the show and we talk about his track and field journey, starting "The Oval Update" and more!

07-03
01:35:22

146. Sinclaire Johnson, 2022 US Women's 1500m Champion

Dave and Alex welcome Sinclaire Johnson to the show as we talk about her running journey, coming back from injuries, switching coaches and more!

07-02
01:09:40

145. Philip Redrick, Head Track and Field Coach at Pratt Community College

Dave and Alex welcome Philip Redrick on the show and we talk and his running journey, coaching at the JuCo level and how he continues to develop his program and himself personally!

06-17
01:11:29

144. Clemmie Lilley and Reese Malone, Sr. and Jr. at Rumson-Fair Haven HS

Dave and Alex welcome Clemmie Lilley and Reese Malone to the show and we talk about their running journey, managing success and maintaining a strong mindset!

06-15
48:40

143. Zariel Macchia, Sr. Runner at William Floyd HS & BYU Commit

Dave and Alex welcome Zariel Macchia and we talk about her running journey, her battle with NYSPHSAA and her future goals!

06-13
01:05:06

142. Mr. 100k A Day, Sports Bettor, Track Critic & YouTube Personality

Alex welcomes Mr. 100k A Day to the show and we talk about his running journey, his issues with Grand Slam Track and how he would fix the sport!

06-12
01:26:08

141. Edose Ibadin, 2024 800m Olympian for Team Nigeria

Alex welcomes Edose Ibadin on the show and we talk about his running journey, the mental aspect of the sport and how to handle delayed gratification.

06-03
01:13:11

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