
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

Aug 7, 2024 • 47min
BONUS EP: Talking Paris (with Matt Stonier)
On this bonus episode, Matt Stonier joined the boys to talk about the Paris Olympics. They chat through all the action from the morning of day 7; featuring Pattison, Burgin and Giles in the 800m heats, and Mills, Dever and Atkin in the 5000m heats. Enjoy!
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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
BONUS EP: Days 5 & 6 in Paris
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the past couple days at the Paris games. They breakdown all the races; including Keely's Gold and Kerr's Silver. Enjoy!
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Aug 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
BONUS EP: Paris Day 4 (inc. George Mallett Interview)
On this bonus episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from day 4 in Paris before welcoming distance running journalist, George Mallett to the podcast. George spoke about his time observing Patrick Sang's NN running group, including Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon, and much more. Enjoy!
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Aug 3, 2024 • 58min
S4 Ep32: EP 182: Underway in Paris
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through the first few athletics sessions at the Paris Olympics; including Joshua Cheptegei's emphatic 10,000m victory. Daily podcasts will follow, covering all the distance action from the games. Enjoy!
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Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 23min
S4 Ep31: EP 181: PARIS PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at the Paris Olympic Games. Chatting through every event from the 800m to the marathon, this is your guide to the favourites for Olympic gold. Enjoy!
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Jul 20, 2024 • 47min
S4 Ep30: EP 180: London Diamond League round-up
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the London Diamond League (featuring Keely Hodgkinson, Olli Hoare & Grant Fisher), as well as chatting through some of the recent news on the UK circuit. Enjoy!
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Jul 13, 2024 • 55min
S4 Ep29: EP 179: All about the Diamond League (Reviews of Paris & Monaco)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from the Paris and Monaco Diamond League meetings from the past week. With the Olympics now just weeks away, they discuss some of the favourites going in the middle distance events. Enjoy!
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Jul 6, 2024 • 1h 27min
S4 Ep28: EP 178: Phil Norman
Following the announcement of the British Olympic team for Paris, Matt and Oli chat through all the selection decisions before welcoming Phil Norman to the podcast. Despite running 8:18.65, the 6th fastest British Steeplechaser of all time and Tokyo Olympian missed out on selection. Phil talks about his experiences with British Athletics selection policies over the years, as well as his training and career as a whole. Enjoy!
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
BONUS EP: British Olympic Trials '24 REVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Enjoy!
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Jun 29, 2024 • 56min
S4 Ep27: EP 177: Zak Mahamed
Following a brief rundown of the action at the US Olympic Trials, Matt and Oli welcomed Nike athlete, Zak Mahamed to the podcast. The 23 year-old 27:46 spoke about his training under coach, Idris Hamud, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
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