
The Sunday Plodcast
The Sunday Plodcast, presented by http://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

Sep 28, 2024 • 40min
S4 Ep40: EP 190: Newsround (inc. Cross Country Preview)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through some of the upcoming Cross Country action, as well as covering all the latest news on the distance running circuit. Enjoy!
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Sep 21, 2024 • 36min
S4 Ep39: EP 189: '24 Track SZN Sign-Off
With the 2024 track season having come to a close, Matt and Oli round up the most recent races, before looking ahead at what's to come over the winter. Enjoy!

Sep 14, 2024 • 1h 18min
S4 Ep38: EP 188: Hobbs Kessler
Following reviews of the Great North Run and more, Matt welcomed 3:29 1500m man, Hobbs Kessler to the podcast. Following his 5th place finish in Paris, Hobbs spoke about how he got into the sport, his approach to training, and much more. Enjoy!
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Sep 7, 2024 • 46min
S4 Ep37: EP 187: Emile Cairess
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Emile Cairess back to the podcast. Following his 4th place finish in Paris last month, Emile talked through his preparations under coach, Renato Canova, his Olympic experience, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 28min
S4 Ep36: EP 186: Cathal Doyle
In this week's episode, following a review of all the recent news on the distance running circuit, Matt and Oli welcomed Cathal Doyle to the podcast (46:40). The Irish 1500m Olympian spoke about his experience in Paris, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
S4 Ep35: EP 185: Ava Lloyd
Following a review of the Lausanne Diamond League, Matt and Oli welcomed British U20 1500m champion, Ava Lloyd, to the podcast. Ahead of representing GB at the the World Juniors in Peru next week, Ava spoke about her training setup under coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 17, 2024 • 57min
S4 Ep34: EP 184: Sam Reardon
In this week's episode, following a preview of the Lausanne Diamond League, Matt and Oli welcomed Paris Olympian, Sam Reardon, to the podcast. The 1:45 800m man returned from the Games with 2 medals from the 4x400m relay events, and he spoke about his time in Paris and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 12, 2024 • 29min
BONUS EP: PARIS Sign-Off
In this final bonus episode from the Paris Olympic Games, Matt and Oli round-up the last of the action from Siffan Hassan's win in the Marathon, before chatting through some of their highlights of the champs. Enjoy!
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Aug 10, 2024 • 1h 5min
S4 Ep33: EP 183: Super Saturday in PARIS
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from days 9 and 10 in Paris; including Georgia Bell's Bronze in the 1500m, Emile Cairess' 4th place finish in the Marathon, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 8, 2024 • 26min
BONUS EP: Days 7 & 8 in Paris
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli chat through the action from the Men's Steeplechase final and the Women's 1500m semi-finals. Enjoy!
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