Talking in Ovals

Dave and Alex welcome Lyle Smith to the show and we talk about his running journey, some of his favorite NJ running stories and changes in the sport!

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

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!

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.

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. Follow Marissa in X and Instagram @marissakalsey

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!

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.

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 sponsored and much more!

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, being the father of an Olympian and more!

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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 is as a professional track athlete. Donate to the Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBKDF

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 more popular! Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo website: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBK...

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! Donate to Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBK...

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 field and what his future goals are beyond Paris 2024. Donate to Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBK...

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 that has to do with throwing a javelin at a pro level! Donate to Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBK...

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!

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, overcoming adversity and the technicalities of throwing the hammer vs other throwing events. Donate to Trackstar.me Olympic Dreams GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/GBKDF

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 Championship, the intricacies of their events and more!

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.

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 athletes!

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 AC and the college recruiting process for Liliah!