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
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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Jun 22, 2024 • 57min
S4 Ep26: EP 176: British Olympic Trials '24 PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt, Oli and George preview all the action at next weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Talking through the favourites in all the distance events, this is a must listen ahead of the trials. Enjoy!
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Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
S4 Ep25: EP 175: European Championships REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from Roma2024; covering all the British results and looking ahead to the Olympic Trials. Enjoy!
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Jun 8, 2024 • 1h
S4 Ep24: EP 174: Adam Spencer
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcome Australian 1500m champ and NCAA 1500m bronze medallist, Adam Spencer, to the podcast. The Wisconsin man talked about his training under coach Mick Byrne, preparing for Paris, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 54min
S4 Ep23: EP 173: Barry Fudge
In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli break down the British team for next week's European Championships in Rome, before welcoming Barry Fudge to the podcast (55:40). The former head of endurance at British Athletics chatted about working closely with Mo Farah during the peak of his career, and much more. Enjoy!
