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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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  • Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    BONUS EP: World Champs Preview '23

    For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest. As always, we covered all the distance events, from the 800m, right up to the 10,000m. Enjoy!

  • Aug 12, 2023 · 44 min

    S3 Ep37: EP 137: Issy Boffey

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to New Balance athlete, Issy Boffey. The Birmingham-based athlete spoke to us about her new PB of 1:59 over 800m in Madrid, as well as her preparations for the World Champs in Budapest, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Aug 5, 2023 · 39 min

    S3 Ep36: EP 136: Katie Snowden

    For this week’s podcast, we spoke to British 1500m Champion and Under Armour athlete, Katie Snowden. Katie has PB’s of 4:00 in the 1500 and 1:58 in the 800, and we spoke to her ahead of the World Championships in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 29, 2023 · 46 min

    S3 Ep35: EP 135: Ossama Meslek

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to 3:34 1500m man, Ossama Meslek. The UK-based Italian international spoke to us about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 24, 2023 · 58 min

    BONUS EP: London & Monaco DL REVIEW

    For this bonus episode, we reviewed all the action from the Diamond League meetings in London and Monaco over the weekend. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 22, 2023 · 43 min

    S3 Ep34: EP 134: Brian Fay

    Fresh off a new Irish Record of 13:01 over 5000m, we welcomed Brian Fay (EP 76) back to the podcast. Brian’s just finished up his NCAA career at Washington and returned to train under coach Feidhlim Kelly (EP 106) at the Dublin Track Club. The Nike athlete talked us through his race in Heusden, his plans going forward, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 15, 2023 · 53 min

    S3 Ep33: EP 133: Mid-SZN news round-up

    For this week's episode, we chatted through everything happening right now on the distance running scene. From the European U23 Championships, to the Morton Games, the World Champs selection, and everything in-between. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 9, 2023 · 37 min

    S3 Ep32: EP 132: British Champs '23 REVIEW

    Reporting live from a car park in Manchester... For this week's podcast, we reviewed all the action from this weekend's British Championships; covering all the distance events from the 800 up to the 5000. Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jul 7, 2023 · 32 min

    BONUS EP: Amy-Eloise Markovc

    For this bonus EP, we teamed up with our partners at SportsShoes.com, to bring you our first 'vodcast'. We were joined by On athlete, Amy-Eloise Markovc for this episode, as she was preparing for this weekend's British Championships. For the first time ever, you can watch this podcast on the SportsShoes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sportsshoes_com

  • Jul 1, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    S3 Ep31: EP 131: British Champs '23 Preview

    For this week's episode, we previewed next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. As always, we covered all the distance events, from the 800m, up to the 5000m. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jun 29, 2023 · 20 min

    BONUS EP: Catch-up with parkrun WR Holder, Andy Butchart

    For this bonus episode, we caught up with the new parkrun world record holder, Andy Butchart! Butchy ran the time of 13:45 at Edinburgh parkrun on Saturday, taking down Andy Baddeley's previous record of 13:48 from 2012. We spoke to Butchy about the run itself, his plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jun 24, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    S3 Ep30: EP 130: Anita Bean

    For this week’s podcast, we spoke to Anita Bean. Anita is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author. Perhaps best known for her publication of, ‘The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition’, we spoke to Anita about the importance of nutrition for distance runners, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jun 17, 2023 · 45 min

    S3 Ep29: EP 129: Oliver Dustin

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to 800m man, and Tokyo Olympian, Oliver Dustin. A European U20 champion in 2019, Dustin broke into the senior ranks with his signature kick in 2021; running 1:43 in Nice. We spoke to him about his career so far, his goals for the next few years, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Jun 13, 2023 · 49 min

    BONUS EP: Weekend Roundup (inc. Paris DL, Fast 5000 & NCAA's)

    For this bonus EP, we reviewed all the track action from the weekend's races. We extensively covered the Paris Diamond League, as well as mentioning the British interests at the Fast 5000, the NCAA Championships, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jun 10, 2023 · 41 min

    S3 Ep28: EP 128: Mike Foppen

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to Dutch Olympian, and 13:11 5000m man, Mike Foppen. Mike trains with the Lions Track Club in Paris, and we spoke to him about his career so far, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jun 3, 2023 · 36 min

    S3 Ep27: EP 127: James West

    For this week’s episode, we welcomed James West back to the podcast. We first spoke to Westy back in February 2021 (EP 13), so go and check that out if you want more of an overview on his career. This time though, we caught up about his recent move to New Balance Manchester, and what it means for the years ahead. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • May 27, 2023 · 41 min

    S3 Ep26: EP 126: Mario García Romo

    For this week’s podcast, we spoke to European Bronze medallist in the 1500m, Mario García Romo. Mario ran his personal best of 3:30, when he finished 4th at the World Champs in Eugene last summer. We spoke to him about growing up in Spain, his time in the NCAA at Ole Miss, and now training under Coach Dathan Ritzenhein, at the On Athletics Club. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • May 24, 2023 · 21 min

    BONUS EP: Highgate 10,000 RECAP + MORE!

    For this bonus episode, we recapped all the action from the Night of the 10,000m PB's, as well as the Manchester 10K. We also previewed some upcoming races on the distance running calendar. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • May 20, 2023 · 53 min

    S3 Ep25: EP 125: Jonny Davies

    For this week’s episode we spoke to 13:16 5,000m runner, Jonny Davies. Fresh off his new PB that sent him to the top of the UK rankings; we spoke to Jonny about his exceptional junior career, navigating injuries over the past few years, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • May 13, 2023 · 40 min

    S3 Ep24: EP 124: Highgate Night of the 10,000m PB's PREVIEW

    For this week's episode, we previewed next weekend's Highgate 10,000 and World Championship Trials races. We covered the elite races on both the men's and the women's side; including British interests in the likes of Jess Warner-Judd, Sam Harrison and Andy Butchart. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com