The Oval

Emily Infeld has defined grit on and off the track, between fighting for a spot on the US World Team and combatting terrifying harassment, she shows us all what it means to be tough as nails. Read her story, live now in Edition 11. theovalmagazine.com/11th-edition

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the mind of @gary_martin20? Here's your chance. Read our interview with the sub-4 wunderkind in Edition 11. theovalmagazine.com/11th-edition

Summer reading is boring. Read this instead. Edition 11 of The Oval out now, with 73 pages of interviews, training logs, features, and more! theovalmagazine.com/11th-edition 📸: Elijah Agurs, @DvGregori, @Ryan_mcginley10, Carol Chen, Jimmy Quinn

The Boston Marathon is one of the most exciting and historic marathon races of all-time. Read about Callum Elson of The Distance Project’s first-hand perspective! Check our bio for The Oval Magazine, Edition 10! 📸 @bostonmarathon theovalmagazine.com/post/boston-th…

Many in the running world know Jon Green as an All-American or @ByGollyMolly12’s coach. This year, he has expanded his coaching to amateurs & elites and started Verde Track Club. Check out The Oval Magazine for @sar_mox’s interview with Jon Green! 📸Green theovalmagazine.com/post/on-the-ri…

A picture is worth a thousand words. But for @ponder_cameron and his dad @ponder_phil, this is an understatement. The @FurmanXC stars’s biggest supporter has documented some of his best moments. Check out this feature in The Oval Magazine! 📸 @ponder_phil theovalmagazine.com/post/family-fi…

TW: assault, rape, drugs, disordered eating Despite the good that comes from personal relationships, horrible situations arise when coaches take advantage of power imbalances. The Oval Magazine contains an intense, important story of abuse and recovery. theovalmagazine.com/post/it-s-not-…

As an All-American, team XC champ, and ACC champ for @Wolfpack_TF, Sam Bush has embraced a winning mentality. With help from her teammates & coach, Sam has changed her mindset and racked up accolades. Check out this feature by @kileighkane! 📸@jkh_photo theovalmagazine.com/post/finding-h…

📊THE RESULTS: MEN 📊 We followed up with our Data Dive to see how sponsors played out during these past days. The outcome: Nike comes in big… but comes out short. No Nike school won a distance event. However, many athletes from Under Armour sponsored schools used Nike shoes.

As a @brooksrunning pro, CJ Albertson has gained prominence for his bold racing. Read @sar_mox‘s interview with the @SunDevilTFXC alum about his training, coaching philosophy, and goals. Check it out in Edition 10! 📸@carley_crain & @brooksrunning theovalmagazine.com/post/cj-albert…

What are the most common names at @NCAATrackField Nationals this week? We found Sean and Rachel being the most common names, with 252 men and 286 women student-athletes who don’t share their names with any other entrant! Did your name make the top 8?

We did a 📊DATA DIVE📊 with the Men’s @NCAATrackField DI participant’s school sponsors for the distance events. Nike, no surprise, dominated each event. However, we will be following up to see what sponsor accumulates the most medals and All-Americans! (Women’s data tomorrow!)

After receiving the news of a fractured femur, @Pitt_TF_XC runner Sarah Hurst had to take a step outside the sport. Her injury allowed her to build better relationships and explore other avenues. Check out her piece in The Oval! 📸Trey Gannon, Alex Mowrey theovalmagazine.com/post/finding-a…

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The @NAUTrackFieldXC freshman @CaelGrotenhuis has found great fulfillment in sport. He’s turned to a new way to give back: coaching. Read @adams_t3’s profile on the harrier & his new ventures with Seek Athletics. 📸Weyer, Colin Shultzie, Shannon Tompson theovalmagazine.com/post/get-to-kn…

Before @Bmillstrackstar was an NCAA Champion, he was a teen phenom barraged with toxic comments. @jackbalick discusses navigating teenage stardom, impactful people in his life, and his journey with @aggietfxc. Check out The Oval Magazine! 📸Aiden Shertzer theovalmagazine.com/post/the-brand…

Congrats to one of our Oval Athletes!! We are proud of you Callum!!

After the sudden and tragic loss of her horse and the divorce of her parents, Ashley Perry turned to track. Persisting through hardships guided her choice to change her college plans, leading to a collegiate career. 📸Bishop Guertin High School theovalmagazine.com/post/running-w…

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