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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Sep 16, 2025 · 34 min
TOKYO BONUS: Day 4
In our latest bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the distance action from Tokyo so far; including Cole Hocker's shock exit, Geordie Beamish's huge win, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Sep 14, 2025 · 47 min
S5 Ep36: EP 236: Day 2 in Tokyo
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the first two days at the Tokyo World Championships that featured a stunning 10,000m victory from Jimmy Gressier, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Sep 6, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
S5 Ep35: EP 235: Tokyo World Champs PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the big hitters going into next weekend's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!
Sep 2, 2025 · 48 min
Weekend Round Up: World Champs Team Reaction & More!
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli react to the finalised British team for the World Championships in Tokyo, as well as chatting through all the races over the past week. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!
Aug 30, 2025 · 33 min
S5 Ep34: EP 234: Hugh Brasher
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed London Marathon CEO and Race Director, Hugh Brasher to the podcast. Hugh has been involved with the iconic race since it first started back in 1981 and he shared his insights and memories from over the years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!
Aug 23, 2025 · 45 min
S5 Ep33: EP 233: Zak Seddon
In this week's episode, Oli welcomed Tokyo Olympian and 8:15 Steeplechaser, Zak Seddon, to the podcast. Having switched up his training setup after the disappointment of not making the Paris Games, Zak talked through his track season that culminated with a Silver medal at the British Championships, and a new PB in Oordegem two weeks ago. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!
Aug 16, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
S5 Ep32: EP 232: Harry Wakefield
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Harry Wakefield to the podcast. Despite not starting up in the sport until his late 20's Harry has become one of the top runners on the domestic circuit in recent years. He's posted PB's of 1:47, 3:38, and 7:47 this season; all three being V35 British Records. Harry talks through his unconventional journey into running, his plans for taking himself to the next level, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!
Aug 11, 2025 · 43 min
Weekend Round Up: Brits in Oordegem
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the British action from the IFAM meeting in Oordegem on Saturday; featuring stellar runs from Zak Seddon and Sarah Tait. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - use code TSP10 for 10% off!
Aug 9, 2025 · 34 min
S5 Ep31: EP 231: Sarah Calvert
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed British 1500m champion, Sarah Calvert, to the podcast. After a huge breakthrough at the Trials last weekend in Birmingham, Sarah now finds herself chasing the World standard for a chance to compete in Tokyo. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - use code TSP10 for 10% off.
Aug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
S5 Ep30: EP 230: British Champs Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the weekend's British Championships and World Trials. The pod features post race interviews from Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, Sarah Calvert, and Neil Gourley. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code TSP10 for 10% off!
Jul 26, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
S5 Ep29: EP 229: British Champs PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. Talking through all the distance events, they talk big hitters, key omissions, and ones to watch. Make sure to check out our British Champs prediction contest on instagram @SundayPlodcast. Presented by Sportsshoes.com
Jul 19, 2025 · 48 min
S5 Ep28: EP 228: London DL Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from yesterday's London Diamond League. The meet featured a number of Brits; with standout performances from Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, Hannah Nutall, Innes Fitzgerald and Max Burgin. With British Champs just a couple weeks away, Matt and Oli talk through the big hitters. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 15, 2025 · 36 min
BONUS EP: London DL Preview
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at this weekend's London Diamond League. The meet features all the major players ahead of British Champs at the end of the month. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 12, 2025 · 36 min
S5 Ep27: EP 227: Frederik Ruppert
In this episode, Matt welcomed Frederik Ruppert to the podcast. Frederik shared his journey in the steeplechase; discussing his breakthrough 8:01 performance at the Rabat Diamond League, his training techniques, and the impact of some recent coaching changes. He reflects on the challenges he's faced during major championships and his aspirations for the future; emphasising the importance of support systems in German athletics and the evolving landscape of European steeplechasing. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 6, 2025 · 57 min
Weekend Round Up: PRE Classic
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from yesterday's Pre Classic in Eugene; that featured world records from Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 5, 2025 · 55 min
S5 Ep26: EP 226: Jess Bailey
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed European U18 Silver-Medallist, Jess Bailey, to the podcast. A top athlete in her own right, but a supreme junior; Jess has a 5K PB of 15:07 at just 18 years of age. Based at Birmingham Uni and coached by Dean Miller, who we had on the pod back in January, Jess spoke about life as a BUAC fresher, keeping it fluffy (whatever that means), and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 28, 2025 · 59 min
S5 Ep25: EP 225: Darren Gauson
In this week’s episode, Matt and Oli sat down with New Mexico head coach, Darren Gauson. Darren is one of very few British coaches currently working in the NCAA, and he took over the lobos in 2023. We talked about his coaching journey so far; from working as a graduate assistant at Butler, to his goal to retain professionals at New Mexico alongside his college team in the future, and everything in-between. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 26, 2025 · 15 min
BONUS EP: Breaking 4... REVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli give their initial reactions to Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 mile attempt in Paris. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 21, 2025 · 37 min
S5 Ep24: EP 224: The Game has Changed: Paris DL
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talked through all the action from the Paris Diamond League that featured George Mills and Georgia Hunter-Bell. The Diamond League circuit is producing serious times right now, and the boys debate how these performances might translate to championship performances later in the summer. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 15, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S5 Ep23: EP 223: British 10,000m Champs REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last night's British 10,000m Championships and World Trials. They also caught up with winners Emile Cairess and Megan Keith, as well as silver medallist, Calli Hauger-Thackery. Presented by SportsShoes.com