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Beyond The Track Podcast - Officially Launched!
23/06/2025 00:00, In Blog /
Introducing Our Brand New Podcast: Beyond The Track Podcast
Beyond The Track is hosted by two incredible Welsh athletes/personalities, James Thie & Jenny Nesbitt. We will be going beyond the tracks, delving into athletes’ stories, speaking with leading sports professionals, whilst bringing you the latest action from Wales and beyond. We hope you will leave each episode feeling inspired and better informed in the world of athletics and running.
Meet Your Hosts
James Thie
James has lived and breathed sport for four decades, first as a student at Cardiff Met, now a senior lecturer, coach, and Performance Director for Athletics. Alongside his academic career, James is a former professional 1500m athlete with an incredible resume:
- 4th at the 2004 World Indoor Championships
- European Champs Finalist
- Two-time Commonwealth Games athlete (Melbourne & Delhi)
- Multiple World Masters Champion
- Commentator for IPC, London Marathon, Great Run, Eurosport
From coaching athletes to shaping the next generation of sport professionals, James brings unmatched insight and passion to Beyond the Track.
Jenny Nesbitt
A passionate distance runner and digital media expert, Jenny blends elite athleticism with a keen understanding of the digital landscape.
- Career Highlights:
- 2x Commonwealth Games Finalist - 2018 (10,000m) & 2022 (5,000m)
- Represented Great Britain at World Cross Country and 3x at European Cross Country Championships - 10th place in 2021
- 2x World University Games 10,000m - 5th & 8th place finishes
- 4th place at World University Cross Country
- 6th at European U23 10,000m)
From managing media to mastering miles, Jenny’s passion fuels every step of her journey and now, every episode.
Beyond The Track Podcast - Episode 1: Jeremiah Azu
In this episode, we celebrate some outstanding performances from the weekend, including highlights from the Welsh Outdoor Junior Championships.
Then, we’re joined by none other than Jeremiah Azu - Wales’s fastest man. Jeremiah takes us inside the mind of an elite Welsh sprinter, sharing what it’s like to balance the demands of fatherhood with life at the top of his sport. Our brilliant hosts dig deep to uncover the story behind his rise, the mindset that drives his success, and the journey that brought him to this point. Tune in for an inspiring and honest conversation with one of Wales’s most exciting athletes.
Special Look - Beyond The Track Podcast: Episode 2 - Colin Jackson
In episode 2 of Beyond the Track Podcast we are joined by one of the greatest athletes Wales and Great Britain have ever produced, Mr Colin Jackson!
Podcast Infomation
A new episode will be released every Wednesday at 10am across Youtube, Spotify & iTunes.
Any questions, queries and suggestions can be directed to Beyond the Track Podcast Instagram.