Talking in Ovals

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.

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

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 the experience of being on the 1998 Colorado XC team while Running With the Buffaloes was being written.

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 of coaching!

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 Marist, coaching challenges and much more!

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 last 20 years.

Dave and Alex welcome Khadevis Robinson, Director of Track and Field at his Alma Mater TCU and one of the greatest American 800m runners of all-time. We talk about his return to TCU as a coach, his coaching philosophy and some about his amazing career.

Dave and Alex welcome Manchester XC & Track legend, Ian Hahn, on the show. They talk about Ian's running journey, why XC/Track is the hardest NCAA sport and more!

Dave and Alex have on a former athlete of theirs and current Elite Education Lead at USADA, Scott Davern. We talk about the role he played in saving Lock Haven Track & Field and what USADA is and how athletes should be using them as a resource for success!

Dave and Alex talk with Head Coach of Lacey XC and Track, Steve Geiger. We talk about his successful running journey through high school, college and coaching as well as the confusing tiebreaker at the NCAA XC National Championships.

Dave and Alex talk about their experiences of being runners at a young age, coaching after college and what they are currently doing with running. Meet the hosts!

Dave and Alex talk to Adam Nalven, Race Director for The River Rock 'N Run Relay, marathoner and high school track coach. They talk about his upcoming race, coaching post COVID and how to make track popular in the USA.

Hyatt and Alex talk about the Beer Mile World Classic chaos in Belgium, the Kenyan doping allegations and Eric Holt being left out of the USTNF 5K Championships list.

Dave and Alex welcome former Manchester and UConn great and current Monmouth University Sprints & Hurdles Coach, Jordan Torney. They talk about Jordan's career and what it's like being a top collegiate decathlete.

Dave and Alex are joined by one of Dave's good friends and Head XC/Track Coach at South Brunswick High School, Wilfredo Rivera. We dive into a deep conversation about his experiences in coaching over 20+ years among many more things.

Jonathan J. Marcus, coach and co-host of the On Coaching podcast, joins the show as Alex picks his brain on topics ranging from general coaching philosophy to the intricacies of coaching elite athletes.

Dave and Alex are pleased to have on an athlete they both coached and an MTHS Track All-Time Great Sprinter, Zhane Valmon.

Dave and Alex talk to Jonathan Gault, staff writer at LetsRun.com, and talk about the 2022 track season. We talk about his overall impressions and his most recent article where he hands out awards to athletes for individual achievements.

Kim Caruso, the owner of Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie, joins the show and we talk about everything there is to owning a running store! From sizing up the casual customer to sponsored events by the store, we go in depth into what it takes to be a valued member of the running community!

John Davern and Alex Lynch of the Tight on Entry podcast join the show as we talk about: - Diamond League Lausanne Meet - Jakob Ingebrigntsen wants to triple at 2023 Worlds - Are the 2023 World standards too tough?

Dave and Alex return to talk about: - 2022 NACAC Championship Results - A stellar Euro Championships - The travesty of Irish Athletics coaches working for free Twitter: @TalkingInOvals

Former NJ/NY Pro Runner, Mike Rutt, joins the show as we talk about the fantastic Diamond League Meet at Monaco, Mike's career and how it progressed and why younger runners are breaking milestones so easily. (Photo Credit: Shane Ford, IG: @shaneford14/Twitter: @fords14)

Welcome to the first episode of Talking in Ovals! Alex and Dave tell you a little about themselves and then talk about the different leagues around the world for track and how to make it more commercially popular.