Talking in Ovals

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!

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.

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 running at next!

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!

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 Matt Van Deursen - Assistant Coach Avery Keith Jimmy Gildea Ryan Daly Tage Mehta Eamon Mason Alex Valencia Graham Korins

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!

Dave and Alex go through their favorite runners they've ever seen compete and their all-time favorite runners! Happy New Year!

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!