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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Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
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 in recent years. He's posted PB's of 1:47, 3:38, and 7:47 this season; all three being V35 British Records. Harry talks through his unconventional journey into running, his plans for taking himself to the next level, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 11, 2025 • 43min
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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Aug 9, 2025 • 34min
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 chasing the World standard for a chance to compete in Tokyo. Enjoy!
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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 32min
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-Bell, Sarah Calvert, and Neil Gourley. Enjoy!
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Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 17min
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 omissions, and ones to watch. Make sure to check out our British Champs prediction contest on instagram @SundayPlodcast.
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Jul 19, 2025 • 49min
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, Hannah Nutall, Innes Fitzgerald and Max Burgin. With British Champs just a couple weeks away, Matt and Oli talk through the big hitters. Enjoy!
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Jul 15, 2025 • 36min
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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Jul 12, 2025 • 37min
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 techniques, and the impact of some recent coaching changes. He reflects on the challenges he's faced during major championships and his aspirations for the future; emphasising the importance of support systems in German athletics and the evolving landscape of European steeplechasing. Enjoy!
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Jul 6, 2025 • 57min
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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Jul 5, 2025 • 55min
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 years of age. Based at Birmingham Uni and coached by Dean Miller, who we had on the pod back in January, Jess spoke about life as a BUAC fresher, keeping it fluffy (whatever that means), and much more. Enjoy!
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