
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

Apr 16, 2024 • 42min
BONUS EP: London Marathon 2024 PREVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the upcoming action for Sunday's London Marathon. Enjoy!
Presented by SportsShoes.com

Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 17min
S4 Ep16: EP 166: Alex Botterill
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the national road relays, before welcoming this week's guest, Alex Botterill, to the podcast. The 1:44 800m runner and Puma athlete, talked about his relationship with coach, Steve Cram, his plans for the season ahead, and much more. Enjoy!
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Apr 6, 2024 • 48min
S4 Ep15: EP 165: Road to Paris
In this week's episode Matt and Oli chat through some of the latest World Athletics rankings on the Road to Paris 24. Predicting some of the British team, they also preview some upcoming races, and much more. Enjoy!
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Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 15min
S4 Ep14: EP 164: Calli Hauger-Thackery
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the World Cross Country Championships (featuring Jacob Kiplimo, Abbie Donnelly, and Will Barnicoat), before welcoming this week's guest, Calli Hauger-Thackery, back to the podcast. The 2:22 Marathoner and Nike athlete spoke about being selected for the Olympic Games in Paris later this year, and much more. Enjoy!

Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 16min
S4 Ep13: EP 163: Calum Johnson
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli start by having a rant about their own running, before reviewing Podium Festival and previewing the World XC. In the second half of the episode, the boys are joined by two-time Inter Counties XC Champ, Calum Johnson. The unsponsored 2:13 Marathoner talked about training under coach, Alan Storey, prepping for World XC, and much more. Enjoy!
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Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
S4 Ep12: EP 162: Brett Robinson
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the recently announced World XC team, before welcoming this week's guest, Brett Robinson, to the podcast. Ahead of the Paris Olympic marathon, Brett chatted about training, racing, and his own podcast, For The Kudos (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-kudos/id1607767885). Enjoy!
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Mar 10, 2024 • 42min
S4 Ep11: EP 161: World Indoor Champs REVIEW
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last weekend's World Indoor Championships in Glasgow; including Josh Kerr's 3000m Gold, Jemma Reekie's Silver, and much more. Enjoy!
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Mar 3, 2024 • 41min
S4 Ep10: EP 160: Podium Festival (with Chris Barnes)
For this week's episode, we were joined by SportsShoes Race Director, Chris Barnes, to preview Podium Festival. In addition to previewing his own event, Chris helped us talk through some of the latest news on the distance running circuit, and much more. Enjoy!
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Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 20min
S4 Ep9: EP 159: Charlie & George Wheeler
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last weekend's British Indoor Championships; talking through the selected team for World Indoors. Then, joined by Charlie & George Wheeler (34:30) for the guest portion of the episode, they spoke to the twins about their recent rise on the British distance running scene, with Charlie having just run 13:20 over 5,000m, and George representing England in the 3,000m. Not afraid to speak their minds, the twins gave an open and honest account of the their approach to life, training, and racing, and much more. Enjoy!
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Feb 21, 2024 • 21min
BONUS EP: Saucony NATIONAL XC Preview
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this weekend's Saucony National Cross Country Championships; covering the men's and women's individual races, as well as the team titles.
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