The Sunday Plodcast
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
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Dec 9, 2025 • 48min
BONUS EP: Euro XC PREVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at this weekend's European cross country championships. Enjoy!
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Dec 7, 2025 • 36min
S5 Ep48: EP 248: Valencia Marathon REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Valencia Marathon; focusing on the Brits at the sharp end of the race, including Alex Yee and Natasha Wilson. Enjoy!
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Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
S5 Ep47: EP 247: Jake Wightman & John Hartigan
In this week's episode, Matt sat down with Tokyo World Championship Silver medalist, Jake Wightman, and his coach, John Hartigan. Jake and John talked through their new relationship as athlete and coach; culminating with Jakes return to the podium this summer. Enjoy!
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Nov 25, 2025 • 54min
Weekend Round Up: Liverpool Cross Challenge
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the European Cross Country Trials in Liverpool on Saturday. Enjoy!
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Nov 23, 2025 • 52min
S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Irish 800m man, Cian McPhillips, to the podcast. The 4th place finisher at the Tokyo World Championships in the summer talked through his meticulous training regime; looking ahead to how he's going to ensure he's on the podium at his next major. Enjoy!
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Nov 16, 2025 • 45min
S5 Ep45: EP 245: Liverpool Cross Country '25 PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview the Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials race next weekend; focussing on the senior mens and women's races. Enjoy!
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Nov 9, 2025 • 57min
S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy
In this week’s episode, Matt welcomed Irish international coach, Emmet Dunleavy, to the podcast. The man behind Darragh McElhinney’s, and more recently Charlie and George Wheeler’s, training talked through his journey into coaching, the emphasis he places on threshold training, and much more. Enjoy!
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Nov 2, 2025 • 44min
S5 Ep43: EP 243: NY Marathon & Mansfield XC REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from this weekend's races; including Paddy Dever and Jess Judd's marathon debuts, and Jacob Cann and Kate Axford's electric performances in Mansfield. Enjoy!
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Oct 26, 2025 • 27min
Weekend Round Up: Valencia HM
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Valencia Half that featured some serious times from Brits. Alfie Manthorpe led the charge with a 61:26 clocking, closely followed by Charlie Wheeler and Alex Yee. Lily Partridge led the British women with a 69:52. Enjoy!
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Oct 25, 2025 • 34min
S5 Ep42: EP 242: Nomio (with Filip Larsen)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli are joined by DrinkNomio.com scientist, Filip Larsen. Filip talks though his background as an associate professor at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, before discussing the research behind Nomio; a broccoli-based supplement that a vast number of elite endurance athletes are taking before races.
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