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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Sep 10, 2022 • 57min
S2 Ep43: EP 93: Jamaine Coleman
For this week's podcast, we spoke to GB and Tinman Elite steeplechaser, Jamaine Coleman. Jamaine has run a number of personal bests this season, including an 8:27 steeple, 7:44 3K, and 13:26 5K. We chatted about his career so far; including life as a Tinman and representing GB at the World Indoor and European Outdoor Championships this summer. Enjoy!
Sep 3, 2022 • 52min
S2 Ep42: EP 92: Adam Fogg
This week, we spoke to 3:37 1500m man, Adam Fogg (aka The FOGDOG Exclusive https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFOGDOGExclusive?app=desktop&cbrd=1&themeRefresh=1). We spoke about it all; growing up in Australia, running for Drake in the NCAA, signing for Under Armour, and of course YouTube. Enjoy!
Aug 27, 2022 • 53min
S2 Ep41: EP 91: Ben Pattison
For this week's episode, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Ben Pattison. Ben's had a fantastic season this year; taking a bronze medal for England at the Commonwealth Games and finishing 6th at the European Championships. Ben talked to us about his career so far; including his current setup at Loughborough University, his relationship with his coach and recent plodcast guest, Dave Ragan, and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 20, 2022 • 56min
S2 Ep40: EP 90: Stephen Haas
This week, we spoke to coach and agent, Stephen Haas. Coaching at Under Armour’s Dark Sky Distance Group in the US, we spoke to Stephen about how he balances his coaching with his work as an agent and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2022 • 24min
BONUS EP: Asics Home Nations 5K Preview
For this bonus episode, we preview Saturday's Asics Home Nations 5K race. Organised by SportsShoes and Podium 5K, the race will see some of the top athletes in the country battle it out for team and individual prizes. We chat through the start lists and the event itself. Enjoy!
Aug 13, 2022 • 54min
S2 Ep39: EP 89: Dave Ragan
This week, we welcomed Basingstoke AC coach, Dave Ragan, to the podcast. Dave coaches a number of 800m athletes including the likes of Ben Pattison and Reece Sharman-Newell, and we spoke to him about his coaching journey so far. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 17min
BONUS EP: European Champs Preview (with the.running.statistician)
For this bonus EP, we were joined by Conor (A.K.A @the.running.statistician on Instagram) to preview next week's European Championships. We chatted through all the distance events on the track and gave our thoughts on who we think will challenge for the medals. Enjoy!
Aug 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
S2 Ep38: EP 88: All about the Birmingham CWG
This week, we wrapped up the action so far at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; covering all the distance events on both the men's and women's side. We also previewed the remaining finals. Enjoy!
Jul 30, 2022 • 54min
S2 Ep37: EP 87: Jess Piasecki
This week, we spoke to British international marathoner, Jess Piasecki. Jess is the 2nd fastest Brit of all time with a PB of 2:22 and she just finished 12th at the Eugene World Championships. We spoke to her about her career so far, her plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2022 • 56min
BONUS EP: Eugene, OR World Champs Review
We round up the last of the action from the Eugene World Champs in this bonus episode; covering the men's and women's 800m and 5000m finals. We also chat about some of the new qualification rulings that the IAAF announced for the Paris Olympics. Enjoy!
