The Sunday Plodcast

Mar 08 2025 280 ep. 52 mins 61
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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.

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S5 Ep9: EP 209: Andrew Coscoran

Mar 08 2025 32 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Team New Balance Manchester, and Irish international athlete, Andrew Coscoran, to the podcast. Following his 7:30 3000m PB this indoor season, Andrew talked through the changes in his training setup over the past few years, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Half-Time: European Indoors

Mar 08 2025 46 mins  
In this week's bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the first couple of days at the European Indoor Champs. They break down the 1500m finals that featured Jakob Ingebrigsten and Georgia Hunter-Bell. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

S5 Ep8: EP 208: Richard Slade

Mar 01 2025 57 mins  
In this week's episode, Oli and Matt welcomed Richard Slade to the podcast, to chat through his emphatic win at the English National Cross Country Champs last weekend. Matt has been coaching Slade since 2022, and the pair spoke about how their relationship and training has developed over the last few years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Weekend Round Up: National XC & British Indoors

Feb 23 2025 52 mins  
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the English National Cross Country Championships (featuring Richard Slade & Jess Gibbon) at Parliament Hill, and the British Indoor Championships (featuring Georgia Bell & Neil Gourley) in Birmingham. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

S5 Ep7: EP 207: NCAA Scholarships (with Nathan Gillis)

Feb 22 2025 56 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Nathan Gillis, from Olympic Sports Scholarships, to the podcast. Nathan provided a detailed breakdown for Brits wanting to explore university options in the US, as well as talking through some of the expansion and developments in the NCAA over the past few years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Weekend Round Up: Is Kiplimo's 56:42 the greatest world record?

Feb 19 2025 41 mins  
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli cover all the action over the last week; including Jacob Kiplimo's stunning Half-Marathon world record, Grant Fisher's 12:44 indoor 5000m record, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

S5 Ep6: EP 206: British Indoor Champs Preview

Feb 15 2025 45 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the action at next weekend's British Indoor Championships. They talk through all the big hitters, discuss who has the qualifying marks, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Weekend Round Up: Milrose Games

Feb 11 2025 36 mins  
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Milrose Games that featured Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker and Georgia Bell. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

S5 Ep5: EP 205: George Mills

Feb 08 2025 30 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed British 3000m Record Holder, George Mills, to the podcast. The OAC Europe athlete gave his insights around his 7:27 performance last weekend, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Weekend Round Up: BUCS & Boston

Feb 04 2025 34 mins  
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from BUCS XC in Cardiff, and the indoor meets at Boston University and New Balance, before then previewing the Milrose Games at the Armoury. Enjoy!