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 27, 2022 · 53 min
S2 Ep41: EP 91: Ben Pattison
For this week's episode, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Ben Pattison. Ben's had a fantastic season this year; taking a bronze medal for England at the Commonwealth Games and finishing 6th at the European Championships. Ben talked to us about his career so far; including his current setup at Loughborough University, his relationship with his coach and recent plodcast guest, Dave Ragan, and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 20, 2022 · 55 min
S2 Ep40: EP 90: Stephen Haas
This week, we spoke to coach and agent, Stephen Haas. Coaching at Under Armour’s Dark Sky Distance Group in the US, we spoke to Stephen about how he balances his coaching with his work as an agent and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2022 · 24 min
BONUS EP: Asics Home Nations 5K Preview
For this bonus episode, we preview Saturday's Asics Home Nations 5K race. Organised by SportsShoes and Podium 5K, the race will see some of the top athletes in the country battle it out for team and individual prizes. We chat through the start lists and the event itself. Enjoy!
Aug 13, 2022 · 53 min
S2 Ep39: EP 89: Dave Ragan
This week, we welcomed Basingstoke AC coach, Dave Ragan, to the podcast. Dave coaches a number of 800m athletes including the likes of Ben Pattison and Reece Sharman-Newell, and we spoke to him about his coaching journey so far. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
BONUS EP: European Champs Preview (with the.running.statistician)
For this bonus EP, we were joined by Conor (A.K.A @the.running.statistician on Instagram) to preview next week's European Championships. We chatted through all the distance events on the track and gave our thoughts on who we think will challenge for the medals. Enjoy!
Aug 6, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
S2 Ep38: EP 88: All about the Birmingham CWG
This week, we wrapped up the action so far at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; covering all the distance events on both the men's and women's side. We also previewed the remaining finals. Enjoy!
Jul 30, 2022 · 53 min
S2 Ep37: EP 87: Jess Piasecki
This week, we spoke to British international marathoner, Jess Piasecki. Jess is the 2nd fastest Brit of all time with a PB of 2:22 and she just finished 12th at the Eugene World Championships. We spoke to her about her career so far, her plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2022 · 56 min
BONUS EP: Eugene, OR World Champs Review
We round up the last of the action from the Eugene World Champs in this bonus episode; covering the men's and women's 800m and 5000m finals. We also chat about some of the new qualification rulings that the IAAF announced for the Paris Olympics. Enjoy!
Jul 23, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
S2 Ep36: EP 86: '22 World Champs (p)review
This week, we (p)review all the action for the World Championships taking place right now in Eugene, Oregon. We cover all the distance events and even manage to get excited by some sprints too… Enjoy!
Jul 16, 2022 · 48 min
S2 Ep35: EP 85: All eyes on Eugene, OR '22
For this week's podcast, we chat through all the distance action at the Eugene World Championships. We recap the heats of the races that have already taken place and preview every race due to go down over the following week. Enjoy!
Jul 9, 2022 · 47 min
S2 Ep34: EP 84: Hillary Bor
For this week’s episode, we welcomed US Olympian, Hillary Bor, to the podcast. Hillary represented Team USA at the Rio and Tokyo games in the steeplechase and he recently won this year’s US trials for the Eugene World Champs. He’s got PB’s of 8:08 for the 3000SC and 13:10 in the 5000 and we spoke to him about his career so far; from his upbringing in Kenya, to training in the US Army’s WCAP programme, and everything in-between. Enjoy!
Jul 2, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
S2 Ep33: EP 83: Kyle Langford
This week, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Kyle Langford. Kyle finished 3rd at the British Champs last weekend and booked his spot on the plane to Eugene for the World Champs later this month. We spoke to him about his career so far, including his 4th place finish at the London 2017 Worlds, his current training and racing setup, his plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!
Jun 28, 2022 · 26 min
BONUS EP: Competition Winner & BA Team Announcement (+ More)
Within this bonus episode, we announce the winner of our British Champs prediction contest and chat through the British Athletics team selection for the World Champs in Eugene. We also preview the Morton Games and Podium 5K that are taking place this weekend. Enjoy!
Jun 26, 2022 · 56 min
S2 Ep32: EP 82: World Trials Review
This week, we reviewed this weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. We covered all the distance events, from the 800, right the way through to the 5000. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
Jun 18, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
S2 Ep31: EP 81: World Trials Preview
This week, Matt and Oli preview next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials races. All the distance events, from the 800, right up to the 5000, are covered. Enjoy!
Jun 11, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
S2 Ep30: EP 80: Hannah England
This week, we spoke to 2012 Olympian and now athletics commentator, Hannah England. Hanna won a silver medal at the 2011 World Champs and, this summer, she's part of the World Athletics commentary team for Eugene. We chatted about her career as an athlete, how she got into commentary, and much more. Enjoy!
Jun 4, 2022 · 55 min
S2 Ep29: EP 79: Dewi Griffiths
This week, we spoke to 2:09 marathon man, Dewi Griffiths. The Wales and Great Britain international talked us through his career so far; from making the Commonwealth Games team in 2014 and running his 2:09 debut in 2017, to struggling with injuries and illnesses more recently and now trying to work his way back to his best. Enjoy!
May 28, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
S2 Ep28: EP 78: Mark Rowland
This week, we welcomed Mark Rowland to the podcast. Mark took bronze in the Steeplechase at the 1988 Olympic Games in a British record of 8:07 and he now coaches at Nike's Oregon Track Club in the USA. Mark's record still stands today and we spoke to him about his own career as an athlete, his transition into coaching, and much more. Enjoy!
May 21, 2022 · 46 min
S2 Ep27: EP 77: Matt Stonier
This week, we were joined by the newly crowned Emsley Carr Mile winner and 3:37 1500m man, Matt Stonier. Based at Loughborough University, Matt is a regular GB junior in Cross Country and we spoke to him about his win in highgate last weekend, his career so far, goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
May 19, 2022 · 34 min
BONUS EP: Highgate 10K Review
For this bonus EP, we review the elite races from Highgate's Night of 10K's and preview some of the upcoming races on the UK calendar. Enjoy!