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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Apr 16, 2024 · 41 min
BONUS EP: London Marathon 2024 PREVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the upcoming action for Sunday's London Marathon. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Apr 13, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
S4 Ep16: EP 166: Alex Botterill
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the national road relays, before welcoming this week's guest, Alex Botterill, to the podcast. The 1:44 800m runner and Puma athlete, talked about his relationship with coach, Steve Cram, his plans for the season ahead, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Apr 6, 2024 · 48 min
S4 Ep15: EP 165: Road to Paris
In this week's episode Matt and Oli chat through some of the latest World Athletics rankings on the Road to Paris 24. Predicting some of the British team, they also preview some upcoming races, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Mar 31, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
S4 Ep14: EP 164: Calli Hauger-Thackery
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the World Cross Country Championships (featuring Jacob Kiplimo, Abbie Donnelly, and Will Barnicoat), before welcoming this week's guest, Calli Hauger-Thackery, back to the podcast. The 2:22 Marathoner and Nike athlete spoke about being selected for the Olympic Games in Paris later this year, and much more. Enjoy!
Mar 24, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
S4 Ep13: EP 163: Calum Johnson
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli start by having a rant about their own running, before reviewing Podium Festival and previewing the World XC. In the second half of the episode, the boys are joined by two-time Inter Counties XC Champ, Calum Johnson. The unsponsored 2:13 Marathoner talked about training under coach, Alan Storey, prepping for World XC, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Mar 17, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
S4 Ep12: EP 162: Brett Robinson
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the recently announced World XC team, before welcoming this week's guest, Brett Robinson, to the podcast. Ahead of the Paris Olympic marathon, Brett chatted about training, racing, and his own podcast, For The Kudos (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-kudos/id1607767885). Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Mar 10, 2024 · 42 min
S4 Ep11: EP 161: World Indoor Champs REVIEW
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last weekend's World Indoor Championships in Glasgow; including Josh Kerr's 3000m Gold, Jemma Reekie's Silver, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Mar 3, 2024 · 40 min
S4 Ep10: EP 160: Podium Festival (with Chris Barnes)
For this week's episode, we were joined by SportsShoes Race Director, Chris Barnes, to preview Podium Festival. In addition to previewing his own event, Chris helped us talk through some of the latest news on the distance running circuit, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Feb 25, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
S4 Ep9: EP 159: Charlie & George Wheeler
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last weekend's British Indoor Championships; talking through the selected team for World Indoors. Then, joined by Charlie & George Wheeler (34:30) for the guest portion of the episode, they spoke to the twins about their recent rise on the British distance running scene, with Charlie having just run 13:20 over 5,000m, and George representing England in the 3,000m. Not afraid to speak their minds, the twins gave an open and honest account of the their approach to life, training, and racing, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Feb 21, 2024 · 20 min
BONUS EP: Saucony NATIONAL XC Preview
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this weekend's Saucony National Cross Country Championships; covering the men's and women's individual races, as well as the team titles. Presented by SportsShoes.com
Feb 18, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
S4 Ep8: EP 158: Georgia Bell
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Milrose Games, BU Valentine Meet, and much more! This week's guest, Georgia Bell, then joined the podcast ahead of this weekend's British Championships. Georgia talked through her return to the sport in recent years; including how her coach, Trevor Painter, has managed to get her into world-class shape ahead of Paris 2024. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Feb 11, 2024 · 50 min
S4 Ep7: EP 157: Indoor Action (Reviews & Previews)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reflected upon some recent races on the indoor circuit; including the NB Boston Indoor GP (featuring Jake Wightman & Jess Hull), and the Lee Valley Mile. In the latter half of the episode, they previewed what's to come; including Milrose Games (featuring Josh Kerr & Laura Muir), and the British Indoor Championships. Amongst all the indoor action, they covered BUCS XC, and much more! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Feb 4, 2024 · 59 min
S4 Ep6: EP 156: Jack Rowe
For this week's episode, Jack Rowe returned to the podcast to talk about his recent 7:38 3,000m win in Boston. The Puma athlete is planning on attempting the Olympic 5,000m standard of 13:05 on the 10th of February. Following Jack's interview, Matt and Oli chatted about all the upcoming meets over the next few weeks. Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jan 28, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
S4 Ep5: EP 155: Chris Jones
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli break down all the action from the Boston Indoor 5000m races (including George Mills, Sam Atkin & Jack Rowe), before welcoming this week's guest (28:15), Chris Jones. The UKA Head of Endurance Strategy spoke in detail about the NGB's plans for the coming years. Chris also explained how he's recently started coaching Marc Scott ahead of his Marathon debut in April. Following the interview, the guys preview BUCS XC and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jan 21, 2024 · 57 min
S4 Ep4: EP 154: Jess Warner-Judd
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli discussed some of the scepticism following Agnes Ngetich's 10K WR of 28:46 in Valencia. Then, following her 30:41 performance in the same race, Jess Warner-Judd was welcomed back to the podcast for this week's interview. Jess spoke about some of her training going into Valencia, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jan 14, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
S4 Ep3: EP 153: London International XC (with Eamonn Martin)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli chatted through the results of the Sheffield BMC, before introducing this week's guest, Eamonn Martin. Currently race director for next weekend's (21/01/24) London International Cross Country, Eamonn provided an insight into what we can expect from the event. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Jan 7, 2024 · 58 min
S4 Ep2: EP 152: Innes FitzGerald
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli wrapped up all the action from the Ribble Valley 10k, that featured a head-to-head between Marc Scott and Emile Cairess; before then introducing this week's guest, Innes FitzGerald. The 17 year-old European U20 XC Champion spoke about her career so far, her plans for the next few years, and much more. Enjoy!
Dec 31, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
S4 Ep1: EP 151: Will Barnicoat
To kick off season 4, Matt and Oli chatted through some of the final races in 2023; including the Cardiff Met Christmas Classic 3000m (featuring Laura Muir) and the Ribble Valley 10K. This week's guest though, was double European XC Champ (U20 & U23), Will Barnicoat. The Puma athlete reflected upon his recent U23 title, as well as talking through his training setup and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Dec 17, 2023 · 50 min
BONUS EP: Newsround & 2023 Sign-Off
For this bonus episode, we've wrapped up some of the latest stories in the sport going into the Christmas period, as well as giving you a preview of what's to come in Season 4 of The Sunday Plodcast. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
Nov 28, 2023 · 40 min
BONUS EP: Liverpool XC REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we talked through all the action from the Liverpool X Challenge and European XC Trials. With the British Team having just been announced, we chatted through the teams on both the Men's and Women's side, as well as the races themselves. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com