The Sunday Plodcast
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.
Episodes
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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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Nov 10, 2024 • 1h 18min
S4 Ep46: EP 196: Phoebe Gill
Following a review of Mansfield, Matt welcomed British 800m Champion, Phoebe Gill, to the podcast. The 17-year old Paris Olympian spoke about her phenomenal season, that included a personal-best of 1:57 over 800m, as well as talking through some of the challenges she's overcome to get to the top. Enjoy!
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Nov 3, 2024 • 1h
S4 Ep45: EP 195: Georgia Bell
In this week's episode, following a short review of the Valencia Half Marathon, Matt and Oli welcomed Olympic Bronze medallist, Georgia Bell, back to the podcast. The British record holder over 1500m spoke about her phenomenal summer season, that saw her claim Olympic Bronze in Paris. Enjoy!
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Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
S4 Ep44: EP 194: Andreas Almgren
Following a short preview of the upcoming races at Mansfield and Podium, Matt welcomed Swedish international, Andreas Almgren, to the podcast. The 12:50 5000m and 26:52 10,000m man spoke about his approach to training and racing, and much more. Enjoy!
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Oct 19, 2024 • 56min
S4 Ep43: EP 193: Revée Walcott-Nolan
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed two-time British Olympian in the 1500m, Revée Walcott-Nolan, to the podcast. The OAC Europe athlete spoke about her performances in Paris that saw her lower her PB to 3:58.08. Enjoy!
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Oct 12, 2024 • 43min
S4 Ep42: EP 192: Calli Hauger-Thackery
Calli Hauger-Thackery, a professional runner renowned for her impressive comeback with a PB of 2:21:24 at the Berlin Marathon, shares her journey after a tough DNF at the Paris Olympics. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster and resilience needed to overcome such setbacks. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of elite distance running and the mental challenges athletes face during high-pressure events. Calli also reflects on balancing competitive pacing with personal insights as she looks to the future of her career.
