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.
Episodes
June 15, 2025 • 65 mins
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.
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June 10, 2025 • 40 mins
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 Athletics 10,000m Trials for the Tokyo World Championships, and much more. Enjoy!
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June 7, 2025 • 52 mins
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 of 2:02.19 in Los Angeles, Ellie discusses her journey from collegiate athletics to becoming a full-time professional runner. She shares insights into her training, mindset, and aspirations for the 2025 track season.
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May 31, 2025 • 43 mins
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 cycling, Jake offers a behind the scenes look at how global agencies work to keep sport clean; from testing protocols to tracking down cheats.
A must-listen for anyone curious about the fight against doping in elite...
With experience in both athletics and cycling, Jake offers a behind the scenes look at how global agencies work to keep sport clean; from testing protocols to tracking down cheats.
A must-listen for anyone curious about the fight against doping in elite...
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May 27, 2025 • 34 mins
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from the past weekend; talking through all the British performances. From Max Burgin in Rabat, to Jake Wightman in LA, and everything in between, they dissect it all.
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May 24, 2025 • 54 mins
This week, Matt sat down with Alistair Cragg, Irish Olympian and current head coach of North Carolina's Puma Elite, to discuss his growing impact on British distance running. Now based in North Carolina, Cragg is guiding top UK athletes including Patrick Dever, Rose Harvey, and Jack Rowe, as they chase major championships over the marathon. Enjoy!
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May 20, 2025 • 19 mins
The Sunday Plodcast — Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
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We’re previewing the LA Track Fest, where British stars like Jake Wightman, George Mills, Melissa Courtney-Bryant, and James West are set to test themselves against top international competition.
Meanwhile, at the fan-favourite, Comeback 5000, George Wheeler, Tomer Tarragano, Amelia Quirk, and m...
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We’re previewing the LA Track Fest, where British stars like Jake Wightman, George Mills, Melissa Courtney-Bryant, and James West are set to test themselves against top international competition.
Meanwhile, at the fan-favourite, Comeback 5000, George Wheeler, Tomer Tarragano, Amelia Quirk, and m...
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May 17, 2025 • 74 mins
🎙️ This week, Matt and Oli are joined by coaching legend and two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone; the man behind BYU’s rise to dominance in collegiate cross country and distance running.
With over 25 years leading the BYU program, Ed shares incredible stories from his career, including what it takes to develop NCAA champions and Olympians. He dives into his coaching philosophy, how he builds team culture, and what it’s bee...
With over 25 years leading the BYU program, Ed shares incredible stories from his career, including what it takes to develop NCAA champions and Olympians. He dives into his coaching philosophy, how he builds team culture, and what it’s bee...
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May 10, 2025 • 54 mins
This week on The Sunday Plodcast, Matt is joined by GB international, Jack Gray, and sub 4 miler, Josh Elston-Carr, to talk about their joint venture, Flycarb; the fuelling brand built by runners, for runners. They talk training, nutrition, and what it takes to compete at the sharp end of British distance running; all while building a brand designed to power endurance athletes from parkrun to the podium.
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May 5, 2025 • 30 mins
This weekend's Grand Slam Track meet in Miami delivered thrilling performances, with Josh Kerr and Grant Fisher leading the charge. Kerr showcased his versatility and endurance by clinching the 1500m title with a meet record of 3:34.51 and securing a personal best of 1:45.01 in the 800m, amassing a total of 16 points to win the overall short-distance group title.
On the long-distance front, Grant Fisher demonstrated s...
On the long-distance front, Grant Fisher demonstrated s...
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May 3, 2025 • 46 mins
Matt and Oli are joined once again by Jake Smith, fresh from clocking a superb 2:11 at the London Marathon last weekend. A familiar face on the UK endurance scene, Jake dives into his training journey, navigating injuries and illnesses, and his ambitions on the roads and track in the seasons ahead.
Plenty of insight, honesty, and classic Jake energy; this one's a must-listen for British distance running fans.
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Plenty of insight, honesty, and classic Jake energy; this one's a must-listen for British distance running fans.
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April 29, 2025 • 33 mins
In this weekend’s round up, Matt and Oli recap all the action from the 2025 London Marathon. From Eilish McColgan’s much-anticipated run to standout performances by Rose Harvey, Mahamed Mahamed, Alex Yee, and more, plus dominant victories from Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa, we cover the key moments and major takeaways from an unforgettable race day.
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April 26, 2025 • 42 mins
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Puma athlete, Paddy Dever, back to the podcast. The 13:04 and 27:08 man returned to the plodcast after 4 years as a professional and talks through his training setup in North Carolina, as well as his imminent move to the marathon, and much more. Enjoy!
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April 22, 2025 • 43 mins
Bonus Episode: London Marathon 2025 Preview
In this special bonus episode, Matt and Oli deliver an in-depth preview of all the action set to unfold at this Sunday’s London Marathon. They take a close look at the stacked international fields, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, alongside world half marathon record-holder Jacob Kiplimo, who makes his highly anticipated marathon debut.
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In this special bonus episode, Matt and Oli deliver an in-depth preview of all the action set to unfold at this Sunday’s London Marathon. They take a close look at the stacked international fields, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, alongside world half marathon record-holder Jacob Kiplimo, who makes his highly anticipated marathon debut.
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April 19, 2025 • 88 mins
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed marathon running royalty, Steve Jones, to the podcast. The former British and World record holder talked through his career in the 1980's that saw him run a personal best of 2:07:13 in Chicago. Enjoy!
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April 12, 2025 • 41 mins
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed World Indoor 1500m Silver-Medalist, Neil Gourley, back to the podcast. Three years on from when he first appeared on the pod, Neil talked about his recent indoor success, as well as his outdoor opener at Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica. Enjoy!
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April 8, 2025 • 34 mins
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from Grand Slam Track's opening event in Kingston, that featured emphatic wins from Grant Fisher and Emmanuel Wanyonyi. Enjoy!
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April 5, 2025 • 46 mins
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed European Indoor 3000m Champion, Sarah Healy, to the podcast. The Irish international and M11 track club athlete talked through her training under coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, as well as her approach to racing in the past few months, and much more. Enjoy!
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March 29, 2025 • 47 mins
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Kyle Merber, Director of Athletes and Racing at GrandSlamTrack.com, to the podcast. Kyle talked through the upcoming action at GST's inaugural event in Kingston, Jamaica, next weekend. Enjoy!
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March 23, 2025 • 36 mins
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the World Indoor Championships that featured 1500m medals from Neil Gourley and Georgia Hunter-Bell. Enjoy!
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