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The Sunday Plodcast

The Sunday Plodcast

The Sunday Plodcast, presented by SportsShoes.com, is the running podcast dedicated to getting you through that Sunday Plod. Whether you’re listening pre, during, or post run; it doesn’t really matter though. We aim to raise the profile of elite distance running by providing our listeners with insights into the lives and training of top athletes and coaches, along with discussions around current news and trends within the sport. 
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  • Nov 22, 2023 · 39 min

    BONUS EP: Liverpool XC PREVIEW

    For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this Saturday's British Athletics Cross Challenge and European Trials event in Sefton Park, Liverpool. We talked through our predictions for the top 5 spots in both the men's and women's races. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Nov 12, 2023 · 50 min

    S3 Ep50: EP 150: Josh Kerr

    For our 150th episode, we welcomed Josh Kerr back to the podcast. We spoke to the 1500m World Champion about that magical night in Budapest and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Nov 5, 2023 · 37 min

    S3 Ep49: EP 149: Hannah Nuttall

    For this week's episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester athlete, Hannah Nuttall. Hannah holds PB's of 4:05 over 1500m and 15:16 over 5000m and we talked through her journey in the sport. From growing up with Olympian parents, to training at the University of New Mexico, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Oct 21, 2023 · 38 min

    S3 Ep47: EP 147: Laura Weightman

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to two-time British Olympian, Laura Weightman. Having just announced her retirement from the sport, we spoke to Laura about her stellar career, her decision to retire, and what the future might hold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Oct 14, 2023 · 36 min

    S3 Ep46: EP 146: Are these WR Marathons legit?! (& more)

    For this week's episode, we discussed the recent world records in both the men's and women's marathons at Chicago and Berlin. We also reviewed some of the action at last weekend's National Road Relays and previewed the Cross Country season ahead. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Oct 7, 2023 · 50 min

    S3 Ep45: EP 145: Scott Beattie

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to Hoka athlete, Scott Beattie. Coached by Andy Hobdell, Scott recently finished 9th in the 5K at the World Road Running Champs. We spoke to Scott about starting his running career at Morpeth Harriers, spending a number of years running for Tulsa in the NCAA, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 30, 2023 · 44 min

    S3 Ep44: EP 144: Richard Nerurkar

    For this week’s podcast, we spoke to two-time Olympian, Richard Nerurkar. Richard represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 1992 over 10,000m and in 1996 over the marathon. We spoke to the 2:08 marathoner about some current trends within the sport, as well as his own career, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 23, 2023 · 49 min

    S3 Ep43: EP 143: Hayden Wilde

    For this week’s episode, Matt and Oli caught up about all the latest action on the distance running scene, before welcoming this week's guest, Hayden Wilde (24:48). They spoke to the Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medalist about racing and training at the elite level, as well as delving into how he got into the sport in the first place. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 16, 2023 · 49 min

    S3 Ep42: EP 142: Sam Tanner

    For this week's episode, we spoke to 3:31 1500m runner, Sam Tanner. At just 23, Sam is already New Zealand's 2nd fastest ever 1500m athlete; with just Nick Willis having gone quicker. We spoke to Sam about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 9, 2023 · 38 min

    S3 Ep41: EP 141: Max Burgin

    For this week's episode, we spoke to Nike athlete and 1:43 800m man, Max Burgin. At just 21, Max has been a serious talent for a number of years now, and we spoke to him about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 9, 2023 · 40 min

    BONUS EP: British Road Running Champs REVIEW

    For this bonus episode, we reviewed all the action from Friday's British Road Running Champs, as well as chatting through the Brussels Diamond League. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Sep 2, 2023 · 42 min

    S3 Ep40: EP 140: Diamond League round-up, Big-Half Preview (& more!)

    For this week’s episode, we discussed our World Champs ‘hangover’; reviewing the Diamond League meets from the past few days, as well as previewing the upcoming races at The Big Half and the Great North Run. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 28, 2023 · 58 min

    S3 Ep39: EP 139: World Champs round-up

    For this week’s episode, we reviewed all the action from the final day of the World Champs in Budapest, as well as talking through our overall highlights of the week. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 27, 2023 · 28 min

    Budapest Bonus: Day 8

    For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 8 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy!

  • Aug 23, 2023 · 32 min

    Budapest Bonus: Day 5

    For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 5 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 37 min

    Budapest Bonus: Day 4

    For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 4 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 21, 2023 · 33 min

    Budapest Bonus: Day 2

    For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 2 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 20, 2023 · 35 min

    Budapest Bonus: Day 1

    For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 1 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 19, 2023 · 42 min

    S3 Ep38: EP 138: Ethan Hussey

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to European U23 Silver Medalist and 1:44 800m man, Ethan Hussey. The Leeds based Nike athlete spoke to us about his career so far under coach, Andy Henderson, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com