🎙️ Beyond the Track Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2

Featuring Welsh Marathon Runner Natasha Wilson

In this episode, we’re joined by one of Wales’ most inspiring long-distance athletes - Natasha Wilson, Welsh marathon record holder and Commonwealth Games athlete.

From growing up in Cwmbran and training around her family’s farm to studying on a sports scholarship at the University of Tulsa in the U.S., Natasha’s journey is one of resilience, consistency, and passion for the sport. She shares how her early love for running evolved into a career that’s seen her set records, overcome injuries, and proudly represent Wales and Great Britain on the world stage.

We dive into her incredible 2:26:14 PB at the Valencia Marathon, her experiences at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 World Championships, and her recent return to form at the Hamburg Marathon and Cardiff Half.

Natasha also opens up about the mental side of elite sport, what keeps her motivated through setbacks, and how she balances life as a full-time athlete with her interests outside of running - including nutrition, sustainability, and growing her own food.

If you’re a fan of distance running, athletics stories, or personal journeys of perseverance, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now to hear Natasha’s story - from Cwmbran to Commonwealths - and her insights on the future of Welsh athletics.