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 7, 2024 · 47 min
BONUS EP: Talking Paris (with Matt Stonier)
On this bonus episode, Matt Stonier joined the boys to talk about the Paris Olympics. They chat through all the action from the morning of day 7; featuring Pattison, Burgin and Giles in the 800m heats, and Mills, Dever and Atkin in the 5000m heats. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Aug 6, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
BONUS EP: Days 5 & 6 in Paris
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the past couple days at the Paris games. They breakdown all the races; including Keely's Gold and Kerr's Silver. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Aug 4, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
BONUS EP: Paris Day 4 (inc. George Mallett Interview)
On this bonus episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from day 4 in Paris before welcoming distance running journalist, George Mallett to the podcast. George spoke about his time observing Patrick Sang's NN running group, including Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Aug 3, 2024 · 58 min
S4 Ep32: EP 182: Underway in Paris
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through the first few athletics sessions at the Paris Olympics; including Joshua Cheptegei's emphatic 10,000m victory. Daily podcasts will follow, covering all the distance action from the games. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 27, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
S4 Ep31: EP 181: PARIS PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at the Paris Olympic Games. Chatting through every event from the 800m to the marathon, this is your guide to the favourites for Olympic gold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 20, 2024 · 46 min
S4 Ep30: EP 180: London Diamond League round-up
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the London Diamond League (featuring Keely Hodgkinson, Olli Hoare & Grant Fisher), as well as chatting through some of the recent news on the UK circuit. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 13, 2024 · 54 min
S4 Ep29: EP 179: All about the Diamond League (Reviews of Paris & Monaco)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from the Paris and Monaco Diamond League meetings from the past week. With the Olympics now just weeks away, they discuss some of the favourites going in the middle distance events. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.cm
Jul 6, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
S4 Ep28: EP 178: Phil Norman
Following the announcement of the British Olympic team for Paris, Matt and Oli chat through all the selection decisions before welcoming Phil Norman to the podcast. Despite running 8:18.65, the 6th fastest British Steeplechaser of all time and Tokyo Olympian missed out on selection. Phil talks about his experiences with British Athletics selection policies over the years, as well as his training and career as a whole. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jul 1, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
BONUS EP: British Olympic Trials '24 REVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 29, 2024 · 56 min
S4 Ep27: EP 177: Zak Mahamed
Following a brief rundown of the action at the US Olympic Trials, Matt and Oli welcomed Nike athlete, Zak Mahamed to the podcast. The 23 year-old 27:46 spoke about his training under coach, Idris Hamud, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 22, 2024 · 57 min
S4 Ep26: EP 176: British Olympic Trials '24 PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt, Oli and George preview all the action at next weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Talking through the favourites in all the distance events, this is a must listen ahead of the trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 15, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
S4 Ep25: EP 175: European Championships REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from Roma2024; covering all the British results and looking ahead to the Olympic Trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 8, 2024 · 1 hr
S4 Ep24: EP 174: Adam Spencer
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcome Australian 1500m champ and NCAA 1500m bronze medallist, Adam Spencer, to the podcast. The Wisconsin man talked about his training under coach Mick Byrne, preparing for Paris, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jun 1, 2024 · 1 hr 54 min
S4 Ep23: EP 173: Barry Fudge
In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli break down the British team for next week's European Championships in Rome, before welcoming Barry Fudge to the podcast (55:40). The former head of endurance at British Athletics chatted about working closely with Mo Farah during the peak of his career, and much more. Enjoy!
May 25, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
S4 Ep22: EP 172: Brendan Hackett
Following a review of all the action from the Highgate Night of 10K PB's, Matt and Oli welcome Brendan Hackett to the podcast. The sports psychologist and former CEO of Athletics Ireland spoke about mentally preparing for major championships, Irish medal hopes for Paris, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
May 18, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
S4 Ep21: EP 171: Maurten Sports Fuel (with Josh Rowe)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's Prefontaine Classic. First though, they welcome Maurten Scientist, Josh Rowe, to the podcast, to talk all things sports fuelling. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
May 11, 2024 · 51 min
S4 Ep20: EP 170: Highgate Night of the 10,000m PB's PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's Highgate Night of 10K's, including the British trials for the Paris Olympics (featuring Paddy Dever & Megan Keith). They break down the start lists, selection criteria, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
May 4, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
S4 Ep19: EP 169: Renato Canova (part 2)
We're back with part 2 of Renato Canova's presentation on how to be an elite marathoner! Following a review of some of the latest races on the UK circuit, Renato starts talking about how he first met Emile Cairess (34:40). Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Apr 27, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
S4 Ep18: EP 168: Renato Canova (part 1)
In this week's episode, following a review of the London Marathon, Matt and Oli welcomed Renato Canova to the podcast (14:40). Canova, who truly is marathon coaching royalty, spoke in this first part about the development of his world-famous training methodology. Stay tuned for part 2, where Renato speaks about meeting Emile Cairess, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Apr 20, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
S4 Ep17: EP 167: Steve Cram
For this week's podcast, Matt welcomed 3:46 miler and British record holder, Steve Cram (21:20), to the podcast; previewing the upcoming Bannister Mile races at Oxford University, as well as chatting through Steve's career. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com