

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.
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Jan 29, 2023 • 47min
S3 Ep9: EP 109: Nick Willis
For this week's episode, we spoke to two-time Olympic medallist and Tracksmith Community Manager, Nick Willis. Nick is someone who needs no introduction and we chatted through his illustrious career as an athlete, his transition out of elite running and into the work he does with Tracksmith now, and much more. Enjoy!

Jan 22, 2023 • 48min
S3 Ep8: EP 108: Helen Clitheroe
For this week's episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester coach, Helen Clitheroe. After a successful career as an athlete herself, including representing GB at two Olympics, Helen took over from Steve Vernon at Team NB MCR last year. Helen spoke to us about her own career, her transition into coaching, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 15, 2023 • 49min
S3 Ep7: EP 107: Indoor SZN Preview
For this week's episode, we preview the indoor action coming up over the next couple of months! Focussing on the build up to the European Indoor Champs in Istanbul in early March, we chat through the British standards, selection criteria, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 18min
S3 Ep6: EP 106: Feidhlim Kelly
For this week's podcast, we spoke to founder and coach of the Dublin Track Club, Feidhlim Kelly. Feidlhim shared his views on coaching athletes to go 'all in', the origins of the DTC, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 1, 2023 • 53min
S3 Ep5: EP 105: Emile Cairess
Happy New Year everyone! Massive guest to kick off 2023 with and one you’ve all been waiting for… We spoke to Emile Cairess about it all. With PB’s of 27:34 in the 10k and 60:32 in the half marathon, Emile is one of the UK’s biggest distance running talents. Fresh off a silver medal at Euro Cross in December and looking ahead to London Marathon in April, this is Emile Cairess. Enjoy!
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Dec 25, 2022 • 47min
S3 Ep4: EP 104: Sam Harrison
For this week’s episode, we spoke to 68-minute Half-Marathon runner, Sam Harrison. Coached by Vince Wilson (EP 99), Sam has seen dramatic improvements in her running over the past 4 years and made the England team for the Commonwealth Games, as well as the British team for the European Champs, in the summer. Sam’s got PB’s of 31:21 in the 10K and 2:32 in the marathon and we spoke to her about how she’s going to attack those events over the next couple of years, with an eye on Paris 2024. Enjoy!
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Dec 18, 2022 • 54min
S3 Ep3: EP 103: Hugo Milner
For this week’s episode, we spoke to Derby-based Triathlete and GB International, Hugo Milner. Fresh off a 2nd-place finish at Liverpool, followed by his GB senior debut at Euros last weekend; we spoke to Hugo about the success he’s had so far this cross country season, his switch to Triathlon last year, and much more. Enjoy!
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Dec 12, 2022 • 40min
S3 Ep2: EP 102: Euro XC Review
For this week's episode, we reviewed the action at the European Cross Country Championships yesterday; covering all the action from the senior races and chatting through the junior results from a British perspective too. Enjoy!
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Dec 6, 2022 • 42min
BONUS EP: Euro XC '22 Preview
For this bonus EP, we previewed this weekend's European Cross Country Champs! We talked through the British teams, as well as giving our medal predictions for the senior men's and women's races. Enjoy!
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Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 6min
S3 Ep1: EP 101: Rory Leonard
To kick off season 3, we welcomed GB international and Oklahoma State Cowboy, Rory Leonard, to the podcast. Fresh off an all-american performance at the NCAA Cross Country Champs, we spoke to Rory about his recent GB selection for the European Champs, life across the pond under coach, Dave Smith, and much more. Enjoy!
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