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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 319
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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!
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00:48:48 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
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…
00:33:08 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
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, Z…
00:45:12 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
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 …
01:01:45 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
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!
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00:43:09 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
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 chasin…
00:34:03 |
Sat 09 Aug 2025
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-Bel…
01:31:41 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
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 …
01:17:07 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
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,…
00:48:34 |
Sat 19 Jul 2025
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!
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00:36:06 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
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…
00:36:40 |
Sat 12 Jul 2025
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!
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00:57:15 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
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 ye…
00:55:25 |
Sat 05 Jul 2025
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. W…
00:59:41 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
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!
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00:15:48 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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 ti…
00:37:49 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
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 …
01:05:45 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Weekend Round Up: Brum BMC, Rome DL & More (+ UK 10K Trials Start Lists!)
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli catch up about all the action; from the Rome Diamond League, to the Birmingham BMC, and everything in between. They also preview Saturday's British Athlet…
00:40:59 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
S5 Ep22: EP 222: Ellie Leather
This week on the podcast: Matt sits down with British middle-distance runner Ellie Leather, now based in the U.S. and competing professionally with Under Armour. Fresh off a new 800m personal best o…
00:52:55 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
S5 Ep21: EP 221: Anti-Doping (with Jake Shelley)
This week on the pod, Matt and Oli are joined by Jake Shelley from the International Testing Agency (ITA) to dive into the world of anti-doping in athletics.
With experience in both athletics and c…
With experience in both athletics and c…
00:43:33 |
Sat 31 May 2025
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