podcast – TrackCastic

Hello! What a manic month of Athletics we've had as the outdoor season is well and truly underway.

5 Diamond Leagues, World Relays, London Marathon, Gotzis, Night of the 10Ks and a whole host of other events already in this Olympic year - and it's only May!

In our 60th episode, we discuss the strengths of the Irish team, Kevin Mayer's invite to Rome, 3 World Records and how well the Brits are going in 2024.

So much to take stock of before the Scandi Diamond Leagues and Rome European Championships. Enjoy!

TrackCastic crew xx

Glasgow put on a show!!

Molly Caudery & Josh Kerr got the home crowd on their feet. Femke Bol & Devynne Charlton set World Records. Belgium & New Zealand had a Champs to remember!

Gabby has all the multi drama from the mixed zone, including interviews with Simon Ehammer and Ken Mullings. Ceri and Chris have all the gossip from stands, whilst Carol & Jamie give their take from watching at home.

So much to discuss and dissect from a wonderful weekend in Scotland for the 2024 World Indoor Athletics Championships, so it's a nice bumper edition of TrackCastic to fit it all in!

Pal, grab your Irn Bru, Tunnocks & deep fried Mars Bar and enjoy reminiscing about Glasgow 2024.

Thanks for listening!

TrackCastic crew xx

Happy Champs Eve!

Much like the British team, a small TrackCastic crew has assembled for another in-depth champs preview pod!

Carol, Ceri and Chris chat through the ones to watch in all disciplines ahead of a home World Indoor Championships in Glasgow.

It wouldn't be TrackCastic without a rant or two, so hear what we think about the proposed changes to the Long Jump and the downright rude non-selection of Guy Learmonth!

So if you're travelling to Glasgow this week, get listening to this preview pod & you'll be all set for a fantastic weekend of Athletics.

Enjoy!

TrackCastic crew xx

We're back! It's Olympic year! So it's time for a fresh new look...

We were too busy rigging the World Athletics Awards to record our annual Christmas special. So instead, we have our re-preview pod - a review of 2023, whilst also previewing 2024. Plus some outrageous predictions for the Athletics year ahead.

There's also a new (potentially one-off) strand to the show with Ceri's (Deep) Heat magazine gossip section. All the coaching changes, marriages and pregnancies that you can shake a javelin at.

Tweet us at @Trackcastic to share your predictions for the year ahead. There's a lot to look forward to, with Glasgow World Indoors, Rome European Champs and the Paris Olympics!

TrackCastic was born in 2016, just ahead of the Rio Olympic Games - and we're still going 8 years later - thanks to you listeners!

Happy listening!

TrackCastic crew

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Best World Champs ever?! Budapest was the BudaBest! We've only just recovered from it 6 weeks later, to give you a proper debrief of all the action from the Hungarian capital.

Gabby is still overjoyed at her pre-champs prediction coming true, Dave discusses all the distance running drama and Carol explains why she squealed in a bathroom.

Plus, there's a round up of the final Diamond League meetings, Talence multis and some ridiculous road running!

Enjoy reminiscing about a roasting summer champs!

TrackCastic crew

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It's our 7th birthday! Which means only one thing, it's time for our major champs preview show!

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the World Athletics Championships, each of the TrackCastic crew has chosen a favourite memory from champs gone by. Plus, we've all picked an event we're really looking forward to in Budapest, as well as our usual outlandish predictions!

So whether you're about to board a plane to Hungary, or getting the snacks in ready for 9 days of glorious athletics, TrackCastic has you covered with our very thorough World Champs preview.

Enjoy!

TrackCastic crewxxx

Wavelights, bouncy spikes, boring outfits - will they be on your Hit List or $hit List?

We're back! The TrackCastic crew discuss the season so far (which is basically Faith Kipyegon), debate the current state of athletics & chat to some of the stars on show at the London Athletics Meet.

Highlights from this podcast episode include: waxing lyrical about Anna Hall, defending wavelights, celebrating Irish athletes, debating the selection for the British team and having a bit of moan tbh.

Plus, Chris was in the mixed zone at the London Diamond League chatting to: Wayde van Niekerk, Noah Lyles, Jazmin Sawyers, Jemma Reekie & JuVaughn Harrison, with bonus chat from Ryan Crouser!

Let us know if you agree with what's on our Hit List and $hit List! :D

TrackCastic crew xx

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Jazz - 7 metres. Nafi - World Record. IstanBol 2023 was EPIC!!

With half of the TrackCastic crew watching from the Atakoy Athletics Arena, we've got you covered with a review of a terrific champs in Turkey.

The European Indoors never fails to deliver the drama, and sometimes it spills over into Portuguese social media spats! We re-live the chaos of Karsten's first lap, Gourley's gutsy silver and all the Ukrainian success at the champs.

Plus, Gabby interviews actual legend Natalya Dobrynska, as well as heptathlon gold medallist Kevin Mayer!

And it wouldn't be the conclusion of the indoor season without some bonkers results from the NCAA's!

Happy listening!

TrackCastic crew x

It's champs week! Istanbul 2023 European Indoor Championships get underway on Thursday 2nd March and the TrackCastic crew can't wait!

We preview each event on the schedule, with so many head-to-heads, new names and wide open events to look forward to.

Can Femke Bol set one, or even two, world records in Istanbul? Will the British distance women bring back all the bling? How many medals will Ireland win? Can Can win a home gold for Turkey? As usual, we discuss our thoughts in a light-hearted manner!

Plus, Chris was at the Birmingham World Indoor Tour finale to get a few quotes from some of the British team heading to the champs. Keely, Daryll & Neil will be three of the gold medal hopes.

So settle in and get prepped for the Euro Indoors with TrackCastic!

TrackCastic crew xxx

What. A. Year. It was raining so much Athletics in 2022 that we had to take shelter, but we're back for our 7th Christmas TrackCastic special!

Our festive theme to review the 2022 season involves our very own Advent Calendar!

6 Athleticos x 4 2022 Moments each = 24 doors to open.

Behind each door will be either a...

Christmas Cracker = funny moment of the year

Elf = Elffin' Hell! Jaw-dropping shock of the year

Reindeer = Rein-deary Me! Disappointment of the year

Present = the gift Athletics gave in 2022 (Highlight of the Year)

So, grab 24 chocolates, some mulled wine and put the fire on, whilst listening to the Athletico Advent Calendar Review of 2022!

Merry Christmas!

TrackCastic crew xxx