
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

Oct 21, 2023 • 38min
S3 Ep47: EP 147: Laura Weightman
For this week's podcast, we spoke to two-time British Olympian, Laura Weightman. Having just announced her retirement from the sport, we spoke to Laura about her stellar career, her decision to retire, and what the future might hold. Enjoy!
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Oct 14, 2023 • 36min
S3 Ep46: EP 146: Are these WR Marathons legit?! (& more)
For this week's episode, we discussed the recent world records in both the men's and women's marathons at Chicago and Berlin. We also reviewed some of the action at last weekend's National Road Relays and previewed the Cross Country season ahead. Enjoy!
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Oct 7, 2023 • 51min
S3 Ep45: EP 145: Scott Beattie
For this week’s episode, we spoke to Hoka athlete, Scott Beattie. Coached by Andy Hobdell, Scott recently finished 9th in the 5K at the World Road Running Champs. We spoke to Scott about starting his running career at Morpeth Harriers, spending a number of years running for Tulsa in the NCAA, and much more. Enjoy!
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Sep 30, 2023 • 45min
S3 Ep44: EP 144: Richard Nerurkar
For this week’s podcast, we spoke to two-time Olympian, Richard Nerurkar. Richard represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 1992 over 10,000m and in 1996 over the marathon. We spoke to the 2:08 marathoner about some current trends within the sport, as well as his own career, and much more. Enjoy!
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Sep 23, 2023 • 50min
S3 Ep43: EP 143: Hayden Wilde
For this week’s episode, Matt and Oli caught up about all the latest action on the distance running scene, before welcoming this week's guest, Hayden Wilde (24:48). They spoke to the Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medalist about racing and training at the elite level, as well as delving into how he got into the sport in the first place. Enjoy!
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Sep 16, 2023 • 50min
S3 Ep42: EP 142: Sam Tanner
For this week's episode, we spoke to 3:31 1500m runner, Sam Tanner. At just 23, Sam is already New Zealand's 2nd fastest ever 1500m athlete; with just Nick Willis having gone quicker. We spoke to Sam about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
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Sep 9, 2023 • 39min
S3 Ep41: EP 141: Max Burgin
For this week's episode, we spoke to Nike athlete and 1:43 800m man, Max Burgin. At just 21, Max has been a serious talent for a number of years now, and we spoke to him about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
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Sep 9, 2023 • 41min
BONUS EP: British Road Running Champs REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we reviewed all the action from Friday's British Road Running Champs, as well as chatting through the Brussels Diamond League. Enjoy!
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Sep 2, 2023 • 43min
S3 Ep40: EP 140: Diamond League round-up, Big-Half Preview (& more!)
For this week’s episode, we discussed our World Champs ‘hangover’; reviewing the Diamond League meets from the past few days, as well as previewing the upcoming races at The Big Half and the Great North Run. Enjoy!
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Aug 28, 2023 • 59min
S3 Ep39: EP 139: World Champs round-up
For this week’s episode, we reviewed all the action from the final day of the World Champs in Budapest, as well as talking through our overall highlights of the week. Enjoy!
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