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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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  • May 14, 2022 · 58 min

    S2 Ep26: EP 76: Brian Fay

    This week, we spoke to Washington Husky and Irish International, Brian Fay. Brian has a 5K PB of 13:16 and he finished 10th at the European XC Champs in November. We talked through his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!

  • May 7, 2022 · 51 min

    S2 Ep25: EP 75: Highgate Night of 10K PBs (with Ben Pochee)

    This week, we spoke to race organiser, Ben Pochee. Ben founded the Highgate Harriers Night of 10,000m PBs back in 2013 and we spoke to him all about the event. We talked about how it first started, how it has developed over the years, and we looked ahead to next weekend's meet too. Enjoy!

  • Apr 30, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min

    S2 Ep24: EP 74: Will Paulson

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to 3:33 1500m man, Will Paulson. Will grew up in the UK, but now competes for Canada and trains with the Oregon Track Club in the US. We talked about his recent PB in the 1500, his relationship with coach, Mark Rowland, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Apr 23, 2022 · 42 min

    S2 Ep23: EP 73: Calli Thackery

    For this week's episode, we welcomed Calli Thackery to the podcast. Fresh off a new personal best of 15:09 over 5000m, Calli talked us through the race that saw her top the UK rankings in a World Championship qualifying time. Based out in Australia with the Melbourne Track Club under coach, Nic Bideau, Calli offers quite a unique perspective for a British distance runner. We chatted about her career so far, her plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Apr 16, 2022 · 54 min

    S2 Ep22: EP 72: Ross Millington

    For this week's podcast, we spoke to 2016 Olympian, Ross Millington. Ross represented GB at the Rio games over 10,000m and recorded his personal best of 27:55 that season. Since then, Ross has stepped up to the Marathon distance and ran 2:11:37 to qualify for this summer's European Championships. We chatted about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Apr 9, 2022 · 46 min

    S2 Ep21: EP 71: Izzy Fry

    This week, we spoke to New Balance Manchester athlete, Izzy Fry; fresh off a winter season where she finished 9th in the U23 race at the European XC Champs, won the World University XC Champs, and took bronze in the 3000m at the British Indoor Champs. Izzy reflected upon her success this winter, talked us through her career so far, her plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Apr 2, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min

    S2 Ep20: EP 70: Alex Yee

    For this week's podcast, we welcomed double Olympic Triathlon medallist, Alex Yee, to the podcast. A world class runner in his own right with PB's of 13:29 and 27:51, we spoke to Alex about his experiences in both sports. Enjoy!

  • Mar 27, 2022 · 39 min

    S2 Ep19: EP 69: Mahamed Mahamed

    For this week's episode, we spoke to this year's National cross country championships winner, Mahamed Mahamed. In recent years, Mahamed has won pretty much every domestic cross country title, including 2 at the National and 2 at the Inter Counties, as well as representing Great Britain at World and European XC Champs. We chatted to Mahamed about this year's win, his current training setup, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off SportsShoes.com

  • Mar 21, 2022 · 29 min

    BONUS EP: World Indoors Review

    For this Bonus EP, we reviewed the action from the past weekend's World Indoor Championships in Belgrade. Enjoy!

  • Mar 20, 2022 · 52 min

    S2 Ep18: EP 68: Adel Mechaal

    This week, we welcomed European Indoor 3000m record holder, Adel Mechaal, to the podcast. The Spanish international holds PB's of 3:30 for 1500, 7:30 in the 3000 and 13:15 in the 5000. We spoke about it all, from how he got started in the sport, to his goals for the World Champs this summer, and everything in-between. Enjoy!

  • Mar 13, 2022 · 42 min

    S2 Ep17: EP 67: Jenny Selman

    With the World Indoor Championships next weekend, we welcomed Jenny Selman to the podcast for this week's episode. Jenny recently ran a PB of 2:00.70 over 800m and followed it up with a win at the British Champs to book her spot on the plane to Belgrade. We spoke to Jenny about her success this season, as well as her career to date and her plans for the future. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off SportsShoes.com

  • Mar 10, 2022 · 19 min

    BONUS EP: Streakfly Podium 5K Preview

    For this bonus EP, we previewed this weekend's Nike ZoomX Streakfly Podium 5K event in Barrowford. We also gave our thoughts on last weekend's 'The TEN' out in the US and touched upon this weekend's Inter Counties in Loughborough. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off SportsShoes.com

  • Mar 6, 2022 · 58 min

    S2 Ep16: EP 66: Chris O'Hare

    For this week's podcast we spoke to 3:32 1500m runner, Chris O'Hare. Chris recently announced his retirement from the sport and it was great to chat with him and reflect upon a career that saw him break 4 for the mile 25 times and make multiple GB teams. Enjoy!

  • Feb 27, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min

    S2 Ep15: EP 65: Kyle Bennett

    For this week's episode, we spoke to the Head of Endurance at Loughborough University, Kyle Bennett. Kyle talked to us about how he transitioned into the role after coaching at Oxford University for a number of years, his goals for the future of the programme, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Feb 24, 2022 · 1 hr

    BONUS EP: National XC & World Indoor Trials Preview (with Jenny Nesbitt)

    Joined by EP 3 guest, Jenny Nesbitt, we preview the domestic action for the coming weekend. We chat through the leading entries for the senior men's and women's races at the English National Cross Country Champs at Parliament Hill, as well as the fields for the World Indoor Trials in Birmingham. Enjoy!

  • Feb 20, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min

    S2 Ep14: EP 64: Julian Goater

    With the National Cross Country Champs just round the corner, we had to get 1981 national winner, Julian Goater, on the podcast this week. Julian won the senior men's race by the largest ever winning margin, 1 minute and 55 seconds, and we spoke to him all about the race. Julian talked to us about his preparation going in, the race itself, and what he describes as 'the art of running faster'. Enjoy!

  • Feb 14, 2022 · 26 min

    BONUS EP: Weekend Round-Up (Feat. PUL 5K & BU Valentine)

    For this bonus EP, we review some of the Brits in action over the past weekend, including Marc Scott's 12:57, Neil Gourley's 3:35, and many more. In terms of meets, we focus on the PUL 5K in Battersea Park and the BU Valentine meet over in the US. Enjoy!

  • Feb 13, 2022 · 58 min

    S2 Ep13: EP 63: Neil Gourley

    This week, we spoke to 1:46 800m, and 3:35 1500m man, Neil Gourley. Neil is having a great indoor season this year, having run PB's of 7:48 in the 3K and 13:34 in the 5K already. We chatted with Neil about his plans to compete at as many major champs as possible this year, as well as his recent move to Under Armour, and much more. Enjoy!

  • Feb 9, 2022 · 28 min

    BONUS EP: PUL 5K Preview

    For this bonus EP, we preview the elite men's and women's fields for this Friday's PUL 5K in Battersea Park. Leading entires include Jack Rowe, Phil Norman and Mahamed Mahamed for the men, and Charlotte Arter, Lauren Heyes and Hannah Irwin for the women. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com