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 26, 2025 • 48min
S5 Ep3: EP 203: George Couttie
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Virginia Tech based Brit, George Couttie, to the podcast. Following a 14th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Champs, and a Silver medal at the Europeans, George spoke about his training under coach, Ben Thomas, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 20, 2025 • 29min
Weekend Round Up: Houston Half & Sheffield BMC
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Houston Half Marathon (inc. Paddy Dever, 60:11 & Jess Warner-Judd, 69:07), and the Sheffield BMC (inc. Issy Boffey, 2:02.82). Enjoy!
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Jan 19, 2025 • 55min
S5 Ep2: EP 202: Rory Leonard & Andy Hobdell
In this week's episode, the new British 10K record holder, Rory Leonard (27:38), and his Team Makou Coach, Andy Hobdell, joined Matt and Oli to talk about all things Valencia. They delved into the training behind Rory's record breaking run and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 13, 2025 • 33min
Weekend Round Up: Valencia 10K
In our first weekend round up of 2025, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from Valencia 10k. A number of Brits took the trip to Spain, with Rory Leonard taking the British 10K record. Enjoy!
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Jan 12, 2025 • 58min
S5 Ep1: EP 201: Dean Miller
In our first episode of 2025, Matt and Oli welcomed University of Birmingham coach, Dean Miller, to the podcast. Dean spoke about the brilliant performances from Birmingham athletes at the Liverpool Cross Challenge and the European Cross Country Championships at the back-end of last year, and much more. Enjoy!
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Dec 8, 2024 • 45min
BONUS EP: Euro XC Review
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from today's European Cross Country Championships. Enjoy!
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Dec 8, 2024 • 39min
S4 Ep50: EP 200: Faith Kipyegon
To celebrate 200 episodes of the Sunday Plodcast, Matt and Oli welcomed Faith Kipyegon to the podcast. Faith's credentials are off the scale, so we'll just leave them here for you;
2014 CWG 1500m Gold
2015 WC 1500m Silver
2016 OLY 1500m Gold
2017 WC XC Gold
2017 WC 1500m Gold
2019 WC 1500m Silver
2020 OLY 1500m Gold
2022 WC 1500m Gold
2023 WC 5000m Gold
2023 WC 1500m Gold
2024 OLY 5000m Silver
2024 OLY 1500m Gold
The Greatest. Enjoy!
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Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 37min
S4 Ep49: EP 199: Kate Axford (+ Euro XC Preview)
In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's European Cross Country Championships, before welcoming Kate Axford to the podcast (56:45). Kate spoke about her emphatic win in Liverpool last weekend, as well as her rise through the UK ranks over the past two years. Enjoy!
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Nov 24, 2024 • 50min
S4 Ep48: EP 198: Liverpool XC Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from yesterday's Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials. They covered the senior men's and women's races, as well as the U23's and short course trials. Enjoy!
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Nov 17, 2024 • 58min
S4 Ep47: EP 197: Liverpool XC Preview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next week's Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials. They talk through all the contenders in the Senior Men's and Women's races, as well as the U23 and Short Course Trials. Enjoy!
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