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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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  • Jan 15, 2023 · 48 min

    S3 Ep7: EP 107: Indoor SZN Preview

    For this week's episode, we preview the indoor action coming up over the next couple of months! Focussing on the build up to the European Indoor Champs in Istanbul in early March, we chat through the British standards, selection criteria, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Jan 8, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    S3 Ep6: EP 106: Feidhlim Kelly

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to founder and coach of the Dublin Track Club, Feidhlim Kelly. Feidlhim shared his views on coaching athletes to go 'all in', the origins of the DTC, and much more. Enjoy! Use code PLODCAST10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Jan 1, 2023 · 53 min

    S3 Ep5: EP 105: Emile Cairess

    Happy New Year everyone! Massive guest to kick off 2023 with and one you’ve all been waiting for… We spoke to Emile Cairess about it all. With PB’s of 27:34 in the 10k and 60:32 in the half marathon, Emile is one of the UK’s biggest distance running talents. Fresh off a silver medal at Euro Cross in December and looking ahead to London Marathon in April, this is Emile Cairess. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Dec 25, 2022 · 46 min

    S3 Ep4: EP 104: Sam Harrison

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to 68-minute Half-Marathon runner, Sam Harrison. Coached by Vince Wilson (EP 99), Sam has seen dramatic improvements in her running over the past 4 years and made the England team for the Commonwealth Games, as well as the British team for the European Champs, in the summer. Sam’s got PB’s of 31:21 in the 10K and 2:32 in the marathon and we spoke to her about how she’s going to attack those events over the next couple of years, with an eye on Paris 2024. Enjoy! Use code PLODCAST10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Dec 18, 2022 · 53 min

    S3 Ep3: EP 103: Hugo Milner

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to Derby-based Triathlete and GB International, Hugo Milner. Fresh off a 2nd-place finish at Liverpool, followed by his GB senior debut at Euros last weekend; we spoke to Hugo about the success he’s had so far this cross country season, his switch to Triathlon last year, and much more. Enjoy! Use code PLODCAST10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Dec 12, 2022 · 39 min

    S3 Ep2: EP 102: Euro XC Review

    For this week's episode, we reviewed the action at the European Cross Country Championships yesterday; covering all the action from the senior races and chatting through the junior results from a British perspective too. Enjoy! You can use code PLODCAST10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Dec 6, 2022 · 42 min

    BONUS EP: Euro XC '22 Preview

    For this bonus EP, we previewed this weekend's European Cross Country Champs! We talked through the British teams, as well as giving our medal predictions for the senior men's and women's races. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Dec 4, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min

    S3 Ep1: EP 101: Rory Leonard

    To kick off season 3, we welcomed GB international and Oklahoma State Cowboy, Rory Leonard, to the podcast. Fresh off an all-american performance at the NCAA Cross Country Champs, we spoke to Rory about his recent GB selection for the European Champs, life across the pond under coach, Dave Smith, and much more. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com

  • Nov 29, 2022 · 33 min

    BONUS EP: Liverpool XC Review

    For this review episode, we chatted through Saturday's European Trials races from Sefton Park, Liverpool. By the time you're listening, British Athletics should have released their official teams for the European Champs. Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off SportsShoes.com

  • Nov 22, 2022 · 23 min

    BONUS EP: Liverpool XC Preview

    For this bonus episode, we preview this weekend's European Cross Country Trials in Liverpool; giving you our top 4 picks for both the senior Women's and Men's races. Presented by SportsShoes.com (use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off) https://www.youtube.com/@thesundayplodcast2594

  • Oct 29, 2022 · 49 min

    S2 Ep50: EP 100: Jake Wightman

    For our 100th EP, we welcomed World 1500m Champion, Jake Wightman, back to the podcast. Jake joined us back in 2020 for our 5th ever episode, so it was great to catch up with him again after a stellar season in 2022. Race by race, we chatted through his season; from disappointment after the final of the Olympics in Tokyo 2021, right the way through to breaking the tape first in Eugene 2022. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Oct 22, 2022 · 58 min

    S2 Ep49: EP 99: Vince Wilson

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to coach, Vince Wilson. Based in Loughborough, Vince coaches a small group of athletes, including GB senior internationals, Sam Harrison and Calli Thackery. We spoke to Vince about how he first got into coaching, how he's developed some of his athletes in recent years, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Oct 15, 2022 · 30 min

    S2 Ep48: EP 98: Cross Country is BACK!

    For this week's podcast, we review all the action from the first British Athletics Cross Challenge fixture in Cardiff; where Emile Cairess and Amelia Quirk were the first Brits across the line. We also preview the upcoming races, as we start to get an idea of who might be the main contenders come Liverpool at the end of November. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

  • Oct 8, 2022 · 43 min

    S2 Ep47: EP 97: Winter 22/23 Preview

    For this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through the transition from the summer to winter season; recapping the end of the track season and some of the early autumn races, before looking ahead to cross country, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Oct 1, 2022 · 46 min

    S2 Ep46: EP 96: Matt Taylor

    For this week's episode, we joined Tracksmith founder, Matt Taylor, at the brand's latest pop-up store in London. Matt talked us through the Tracksmith running brand and how it all started, their reasoning for opening their doors in the UK, their plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Sep 24, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min

    S2 Ep45: EP 95: Tom Evans

    For this week’s podcast, we caught up with British Ultra runner, Tom Evans. Tom recently finished third at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in an incredible time of 20:34:36. He’s also pretty handy over the shorter events that we normally cover on the podcast; with sub 14 and 30 clockings over 5K and 10K respectively. We chatted lots about the trail scene, including how he got into the sport, how he trains for such long events, how can be applicable to all runners, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Sep 17, 2022 · 57 min

    S2 Ep44: EP 94: Amy-Eloise Markovc

    For this week’s episode, we spoke to GB international and On Running athlete, Amy-Eloise Markovc. With PB’s of 8:40 in the 3K and 14:56 in the 5K, along with a 4th place finish at the Commonwealth Games, Amy’s had a fantastic season in 2022. We chatted through her performances at all three major championships this summer and much more. Enjoy!

  • Sep 10, 2022 · 57 min

    S2 Ep43: EP 93: Jamaine Coleman

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to GB and Tinman Elite steeplechaser, Jamaine Coleman. Jamaine has run a number of personal bests this season, including an 8:27 steeple, 7:44 3K, and 13:26 5K. We chatted about his career so far; including life as a Tinman and representing GB at the World Indoor and European Outdoor Championships this summer. Enjoy!

  • Sep 3, 2022 · 51 min

    S2 Ep42: EP 92: Adam Fogg

    This week, we spoke to 3:37 1500m man, Adam Fogg (aka The FOGDOG Exclusive https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFOGDOGExclusive?app=desktop&cbrd=1&themeRefresh=1). We spoke about it all; growing up in Australia, running for Drake in the NCAA, signing for Under Armour, and of course YouTube. Enjoy!