
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 21, 2024 • 57min
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!
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Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
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!
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Jan 7, 2024 • 58min
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 • 1h 1min
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!
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Dec 17, 2023 • 50min
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!
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Nov 28, 2023 • 41min
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!
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Nov 22, 2023 • 39min
BONUS EP: Liverpool XC PREVIEW
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this Saturday's British Athletics Cross Challenge and European Trials event in Sefton Park, Liverpool. We talked through our predictions for the top 5 spots in both the men's and women's races. Enjoy!
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Nov 12, 2023 • 50min
S3 Ep50: EP 150: Josh Kerr
For our 150th episode, we welcomed Josh Kerr back to the podcast. We spoke to the 1500m World Champion about that magical night in Budapest and much more. Enjoy!
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Nov 5, 2023 • 37min
S3 Ep49: EP 149: Hannah Nuttall
For this week's episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester athlete, Hannah Nuttall. Hannah holds PB's of 4:05 over 1500m and 15:16 over 5000m and we talked through her journey in the sport. From growing up with Olympian parents, to training at the University of New Mexico, and much more. Enjoy!
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Oct 28, 2023 • 42min
S3 Ep48: EP 148: Newsround (inc. Cardiff X, Mansfield & More!)
For this week's episode, we previewed all the upcoming action on the British distance running scene; including Cardiff X Challenge, Mansfield Relays, and much more. Enjoy!
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