
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

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
S4 Ep8: EP 158: Georgia Bell
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Milrose Games, BU Valentine Meet, and much more! This week's guest, Georgia Bell, then joined the podcast ahead of this weekend's British Championships. Georgia talked through her return to the sport in recent years; including how her coach, Trevor Painter, has managed to get her into world-class shape ahead of Paris 2024. Enjoy!
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Feb 11, 2024 • 50min
S4 Ep7: EP 157: Indoor Action (Reviews & Previews)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reflected upon some recent races on the indoor circuit; including the NB Boston Indoor GP (featuring Jake Wightman & Jess Hull), and the Lee Valley Mile. In the latter half of the episode, they previewed what's to come; including Milrose Games (featuring Josh Kerr & Laura Muir), and the British Indoor Championships. Amongst all the indoor action, they covered BUCS XC, and much more!
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Feb 4, 2024 • 60min
S4 Ep6: EP 156: Jack Rowe
For this week's episode, Jack Rowe returned to the podcast to talk about his recent 7:38 3,000m win in Boston. The Puma athlete is planning on attempting the Olympic 5,000m standard of 13:05 on the 10th of February. Following Jack's interview, Matt and Oli chatted about all the upcoming meets over the next few weeks.
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Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
S4 Ep5: EP 155: Chris Jones
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli break down all the action from the Boston Indoor 5000m races (including George Mills, Sam Atkin & Jack Rowe), before welcoming this week's guest (28:15), Chris Jones. The UKA Head of Endurance Strategy spoke in detail about the NGB's plans for the coming years. Chris also explained how he's recently started coaching Marc Scott ahead of his Marathon debut in April. Following the interview, the guys preview BUCS XC and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 21, 2024 • 57min
S4 Ep4: EP 154: Jess Warner-Judd
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli discussed some of the scepticism following Agnes Ngetich's 10K WR of 28:46 in Valencia. Then, following her 30:41 performance in the same race, Jess Warner-Judd was welcomed back to the podcast for this week's interview. Jess spoke about some of her training going into Valencia, and much more. Enjoy!
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Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
S4 Ep3: EP 153: London International XC (with Eamonn Martin)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli chatted through the results of the Sheffield BMC, before introducing this week's guest, Eamonn Martin. Currently race director for next weekend's (21/01/24) London International Cross Country, Eamonn provided an insight into what we can expect from the event. Enjoy!
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Jan 7, 2024 • 58min
S4 Ep2: EP 152: Innes FitzGerald
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli wrapped up all the action from the Ribble Valley 10k, that featured a head-to-head between Marc Scott and Emile Cairess; before then introducing this week's guest, Innes FitzGerald. The 17 year-old European U20 XC Champion spoke about her career so far, her plans for the next few years, and much more. Enjoy!

Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
S4 Ep1: EP 151: Will Barnicoat
To kick off season 4, Matt and Oli chatted through some of the final races in 2023; including the Cardiff Met Christmas Classic 3000m (featuring Laura Muir) and the Ribble Valley 10K. This week's guest though, was double European XC Champ (U20 & U23), Will Barnicoat. The Puma athlete reflected upon his recent U23 title, as well as talking through his training setup and much more. Enjoy!
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Dec 17, 2023 • 50min
BONUS EP: Newsround & 2023 Sign-Off
For this bonus episode, we've wrapped up some of the latest stories in the sport going into the Christmas period, as well as giving you a preview of what's to come in Season 4 of The Sunday Plodcast. Enjoy!
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Nov 28, 2023 • 41min
BONUS EP: Liverpool XC REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we talked through all the action from the Liverpool X Challenge and European XC Trials. With the British Team having just been announced, we chatted through the teams on both the Men's and Women's side, as well as the races themselves. Enjoy!
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