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The Sunday PlodcastWeekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
The Sunday Plodcast — Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!Presented by SportsShoes.We’re previewing the LA Track Fest, where British stars like Jake Wightman, George Mills, Melissa Courtney-Bryant, and James West are set to test themselves against top international competition.Meanwhile, at the fan-favourite, Comeback 5000, George Wheeler, Tomer Tarragano, Amelia Quirk, and many more, are lining up in search of fast times and strong statements.
2025-05-2019 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 218: FLYCARB (with Josh Elston-Carr & Jack Gray)This week on The Sunday Plodcast, Matt is joined by GB international, Jack Gray, and sub 4 miler, Josh Elston-Carr, to talk about their joint venture, Flycarb; the fuelling brand built by runners, for runners. They talk training, nutrition, and what it takes to compete at the sharp end of British distance running; all while building a brand designed to power endurance athletes from parkrun to the podium.🎧 Plus, listeners get 10% off at flycarb.com with code PLOD10.Presented by SportsShoes.com
2025-05-1154 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 216: Paddy DeverIn this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Puma athlete, Paddy Dever, back to the podcast. The 13:04 and 27:08 man returned to the plodcast after 4 years as a professional and talks through his training setup in North Carolina, as well as his imminent move to the marathon, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com
2025-04-2742 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: London Marathon Preview
Bonus Episode: London Marathon 2025 PreviewIn this special bonus episode, Matt and Oli deliver an in-depth preview of all the action set to unfold at this Sunday’s London Marathon. They take a close look at the stacked international fields, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, alongside world half marathon record-holder Jacob Kiplimo, who makes his highly anticipated marathon debut.The episode also unpacks the thrilling domestic battles, including Eilish McColgan vs. Charlotte Purdue in the women’s race, and a competitive men’s field with Phil Sesemann, Jack Rowe, and Jake Smith all eyeing...
2025-04-2243 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 200: Faith KipyegonTo 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 Gold2015 WC 1500m Silver2016 OLY 1500m Gold2017 WC XC Gold2017 WC 1500m Gold2019 WC 1500m Silver2020 OLY 1500m Gold2022 WC 1500m Gold2023 WC 5000m Gold2023 WC 1500m Gold2024 OLY 5000m Silver2024 OLY 1500m GoldThe Greatest. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com
2024-12-0838 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: London Marathon 2024 PREVIEWIn this bonus episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the upcoming action for Sunday's London Marathon. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
2024-04-1641 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Newsround & 2023 Sign-OffFor 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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
2023-12-1750 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 91: Ben PattisonFor this week's episode, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Ben Pattison. Ben's had a fantastic season this year; taking a bronze medal for England at the Commonwealth Games and finishing 6th at the European Championships. Ben talked to us about his career so far; including his current setup at Loughborough University, his relationship with his coach and recent plodcast guest, Dave Ragan, and much more. Enjoy!
2022-08-2853 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 66: Chris O'HareFor this week's podcast we spoke to 3:32 1500m runner, Chris O'Hare. Chris recently announced his retirement from the sport and it was great to chat with him and reflect upon a career that saw him break 4 for the mile 25 times and make multiple GB teams. Enjoy!
2022-03-0658 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Weekend Round-Up (Feat. World Indoor Trials & National XC)For this bonus EP, we reviewed the domestic action from the past weekend. We focussed on the British trials for the World Indoor Championships and the English National Cross Country Championships. Enjoy!
2022-03-0139 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 65: Kyle BennettFor this week's episode, we spoke to the Head of Endurance at Loughborough University, Kyle Bennett. Kyle talked to us about how he transitioned into the role after coaching at Oxford University for a number of years, his goals for the future of the programme, and much more. Enjoy!
2022-02-271h 02The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: National XC & World Indoor Trials Preview (with Jenny Nesbitt)Joined by EP 3 guest, Jenny Nesbitt, we preview the domestic action for the coming weekend. We chat through the leading entries for the senior men's and women's races at the English National Cross Country Champs at Parliament Hill, as well as the fields for the World Indoor Trials in Birmingham. Enjoy!
2022-02-241h 00The Sunday PlodcastEP 64: Julian GoaterWith the National Cross Country Champs just round the corner, we had to get 1981 national winner, Julian Goater, on the podcast this week. Julian won the senior men's race by the largest ever winning margin, 1 minute and 55 seconds, and we spoke to him all about the race. Julian talked to us about his preparation going in, the race itself, and what he describes as 'the art of running faster'. Enjoy!
2022-02-201h 07The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Weekend Round-Up (Feat. PUL 5K & BU Valentine)For this bonus EP, we review some of the Brits in action over the past weekend, including Marc Scott's 12:57, Neil Gourley's 3:35, and many more. In terms of meets, we focus on the PUL 5K in Battersea Park and the BU Valentine meet over in the US. Enjoy!
2022-02-1426 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 63: Neil GourleyThis week, we spoke to 1:46 800m, and 3:35 1500m man, Neil Gourley. Neil is having a great indoor season this year, having run PB's of 7:48 in the 3K and 13:34 in the 5K already. We chatted with Neil about his plans to compete at as many major champs as possible this year, as well as his recent move to Under Armour, and much more. Enjoy!
2022-02-1358 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: PUL 5K PreviewFor this bonus EP, we preview the elite men's and women's fields for this Friday's PUL 5K in Battersea Park. Leading entires include Jack Rowe, Phil Norman and Mahamed Mahamed for the men, and Charlotte Arter, Lauren Heyes and Hannah Irwin for the women. Enjoy!Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
2022-02-0928 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 62: Ian BeattieFor this week's episode, we spoke to the Chair of UK Athletics, Ian Beattie. Former Chair at Scottish Athletics, Ian spoke to us about the transition to UKA and how he got the role, as well as discussing how UKA functions and what it's key focuses are. Hopefully this pod can help to clear up some of the confusion that surrounds UKA and their role within the sport. Enjoy!
2022-02-061h 09The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Weekend Preview (NB Indoor, BUCS XC, DNA)For this bonus EP, we preview the athletics action happening this weekend, as well as chatting through some British performances from the past week. This includes the New Balance Indoor Games, BUCS Cross Country, DNA Athletics, and much more! Enjoy.
2022-02-0335 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 61: Hellen ObiriThis week, we welcomed 4-time World Champion, Hellen Obiri to the podcast. Hellen spoke to us about her recent move to ON Running; including what she likes about the brand and how they're looking after her. We also chatted with Hellen about her illustrious career that's seen her win world titles indoors, outdoors and in cross country. Enjoy!Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
2022-01-3046 min
Podcast Radio HourRunning PodcastsFrom nervous beginners to seasoned marathon runners, Laura Grimshaw and Moy McGowan present a selection of running podcasts to inspire you to get out there.Tina Muir – the elite athlete turned podcaster – joins us to talk about her podcasts Running for Real and Running Realised about the glorious freedoms, spiritual epiphanies and harsh realities of running.And we speak to the running comedians Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson about their long running running podcast Running Commentary where they talk about running whilst running.We also hear speedy bursts of:
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2022-01-281h 00The Sunday PlodcastEP 60: Mark LloydThis week, we spoke to 'Cottage Relocated' coach, Mark Lloyd. Mark heads up the Cottage group that meets in Battersea Park every Tuesday night and he spoke to us about the nature of the group and the manner in which they train. Groups, such as Cottage, who bring together athletes from a large variety of more traditional athletics clubs, might well be the future of the sport. Enjoy!
2022-01-231h 00The Sunday PlodcastEP 59: Ben ReynoldsFor this week's episode, we spoke to British U20 1500m Champ, Ben Reynolds. It's not often we get to chat with a guest who's currently at the start of their NCAA journey, so it was great to speak with Ben after his first term at the University of Oregon. The 3:46 man talked us through how he ended up at Oregon in the first place, the training he's experienced under coach, Ben Thomas, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
2022-01-161h 01The Sunday PlodcastEP 58: Dale King-ClutterbuckThis week we spoke, we spoke to coach and agent, Dale King-Clutterbuck. Dale coached his partner, Revée Walcott-Nolan, to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, he's a director at Forte Sports Management, and a 3:38 1500m himself from 2015. Enjoy!
2022-01-091h 00The Sunday PlodcastEP 57: Phily BowdenFor this week's episode, we spoke to 15:52 5K and 32:33 10K runner, Phily Bowden. As well as chatting to Phily about her success on the track, that's seen her make GB teams and run in the NCAA at the University of Oregon, we also spoke to her about her experiences of disordered eating. This is something that Phily has recently spoken about in an article published in the Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/athletics/2021/11/30/confided-had-eating-disorder-told-lose-three-pounds/) and we wanted to help raise some awareness of this further. If you want any more information or resources around disordered eating, please try the...
2022-01-0240 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 56: Making Money in Athletics (with Kevin Ondrasek)In this special bonus EP, we welcomed EP 31 guest, Kevin Ondrasek, back to the podcast. The three of us had a discussion about how the sport of Athletics makes money. We chatted about the differences between the US and the UK, the impact that this money has on fans and athletes, the ways in which we think the sport could develop further, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-12-2648 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 55: Zane RobertsonThis week, we spoke to two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, Zane Robertson. Zane's holds PB's of 13:13 in the 5000, 27:33 in the 10,000, and 59:47 in the Half-Marathon. We covered it all on this episode; from Zane, and his twin brother Jake's, move from New Zealand to Kenya aged just 17, to his current training setup, and everything in between. Enjoy!Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
2021-12-191h 18The Sunday PlodcastEP 54: Sarah McDonaldThis week, we spoke to GB international 1500m runner, Sarah Mcdonald. Sarah holds PB's of 1:59 in the 800 and 4:00 in the 1500, and we spoke to her about her recent move across the pond to join New Balance Boston. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
2021-12-1239 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Euro XC PreviewFor this bonus episode, we preview tomorrow's European XC Championships! We cover the Senior Men's and Women's races, as well as the U23 age group events. Big thanks to Niki Faulkner (@NikiFaulkner on Twitter) for providing us with some statistics about the start lists - make sure you check out his Twitter thread on the champs. Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off on SportsShoes.com
2021-12-1124 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 53: Andy HeyesThis week we welcomed 13:46 5000m man, Andy Heyes, to the podcast. Andy's the current chair of the UKA athlete commission and we spoke to him about the importance of this role, as well as his running career to date. Enjoy!
2021-12-051h 15The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Liverpool XC ReviewFor this bonus episode, we reviewed the European Cross Country Trials that were held in Liverpool on Saturday. We chat through the senior men's and senior women's short course and long course races, as well as the British team that was selected for the event. Enjoy!For 10% off and free delivery on SportsShoes.com, use code SUNDAYPLOD10 at checkout.
2021-11-3028 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 52: Charlotte ArterThis week, we spoke to Welsh distance runner, Charlotte Arter. Charlotte holds PB’s of 15:26 in the 5K and 31:30 in the 10K, and we spoke to her about it all. From her collegiate career at New Mexico in the NCAA, to her current setup in Cardiff under coach, Chris Jones, and everything in-between. Enjoy!
2021-11-2849 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 51: Running with Kipchoge (with Cathal Dennehy)Kicking off season 2 of the pod, we spoke to Irish athletics journalist, Cathal Dennehy. Cathal recently went out to Kenya to watch Eliud Kipchoge and his training group in action and he talked us through his trip. We cover how they train, their mindset, and much more. If you haven't seen it already, make sure you check out Cathal's twitter feed, where he reports on all sorts of distance running news, including his visit to Kipchoge's camp @Cathal_Dennehy. Enjoy the podcast and make sure you listen out for a discount code for SportsShoes.com!
2021-11-211h 15The Sunday PlodcastSeason 2: TRAILERSeason 2 of The Sunday Plodcast, presented by SportsShoes.com, will air on Sunday 21st of November. Enjoy!
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The Sunday PlodcastEP 50: Josh KerrFor our 50th EP, we spoke to Olympic bronze medallist in the 1500m, Josh Kerr. Josh ran a PB of 3:29 when he picked up his Olympic medal in Tokyo this year, and we talked through his career so far. We covered it all; from his NCAA achievements at New Mexico, to signing for the Brooks Beasts out of college, and then performing on the biggest stage of all this past summer. Enjoy!
2021-10-241h 22The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Weekend Round-Up (BA Funding, Great South Run, Cardiff XC)For this bonus episode, we discussed some of the distance running news from the past few days. Including, the British Athletics funding announcement, the Great South Run and the Cardiff X Challenge. Enjoy!
2021-10-1931 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 49: Andy HobdellThis week, we spoke to distance coach, Andy Hobdell. Andy has coached multiple athletes to the Olympic Games; including 1500m runner, Andy Baddeley, and more recently, marathoners, Paul Pollock and Kevin Seaward. We spoke about how Andy's coaching has developed over the years, training for a marathon, Baddeley's famous Parkrun WR, and everything in between. Enjoy!
2021-10-171h 10The Sunday PlodcastEP 48: Matt YatesThis week, we spoke to Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, 1992 Olympian, and now head coach at the Run Yard, Matt Yates. Matt talked us through his own career as an athlete and his transition into coaching. We also spoke about some current issues in the sport; including agents, sponsorship, selection polices, shoes, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-10-101h 48The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: London Marathon ReviewFor this bonus episode, we reviewed Sunday's London Marathon. We cover both the men's and women's races, whilst also discussing the potential British Athletics marathon team for next year's world championships. Enjoy!
2021-10-0528 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 47: Jonny MellorOne week out from the London Marathon, we spoke to 2:10 man and Team New Balance Manchester athlete, Jonny Mellor. Jonny gave us his perspective ahead of one of the biggest races on the calendar, as well as talking through his career so far, and much more. This was a fascinating episode, as Jonny covered some of the highs and lows of competing at the elite level; including what it was like to miss out on Olympic Selection and how he's bounced back to take on new goals. There's lessons and advice in here for athletes at all levels. Enjoy!
2021-10-0339 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 46: Jamie WebbFor this week's episode, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Jamie Webb. Jamie's a 2-time European indoor medalist and a world championship semi-finalist in the event. We spoke to Jamie about his 2021 track season, his thoughts on the art of 800m running, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-09-2657 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 45: 2021 Summer Season Review (with James Thie)For this week's episode we've got a two part special! In part 1, Matt and Oli review the 2021 summer track season; covering everything from time trials to the olympics, and everything in between. For part 2 (1:04:39), we were joined by EP 19 guest, James Thie, to get a coaches perspective on the season. JT went out to Tokyo as a British Athletics coach and he shared his experiences from the games, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-09-191h 54The Sunday PlodcastEP 44: Tim HutchingsThis week, we welcomed athletics commentator and 1984 Olympian, Tim Hutchings, to the podcast. We spoke to Tim about his own career, broadcasting in athletics, the 2021 season, super shoes, and much more! Enjoy!
2021-09-121h 08The Sunday PlodcastEP 43: Matt HughesFor this week's episode, we welcomed Canadian Steeplechaser, Matt Hughes, to the podcast. Matt's got a PB of 8:11 and he finished 6th at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. As well as discussing his newfound passion for West Ham United, Matt told us about his career so far; including growing up in Canada, moving to the US to compete in the NCAA, training in the Bowerman Track Club, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-09-051h 20The Sunday PlodcastEP 42: Ellie BakerThis week, we spoke to 1:59 800m runner, Ellie Baker. Ellie's based in Brighton with coach, John Bigg, and she finished 4th at the British Olympic Trials in June. We spoke to Ellie about her fantastic 2021 season that's seen her win 10 races and dip under 2 minutes for the first time, along with much more. Enjoy!
2021-08-2950 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 41: Lizzie BirdFor this week's podcast, we spoke to British Steeplechase record holder, Lizzie Bird. Lizzie talked us through her fabulous 2021 track season; that's seen her break the British record twice and finish 9th at the Olympics. We discussed her training setup, chasing the Olympic standard, the Games itself, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-08-2247 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 40: Elliot GilesFor this week's podcast, we spoke to two-time Olympian and 1:43 800m runner, Elliot Giles. Elliot told us about his experiences in Rio and Tokyo, his training setup with coach, John Bigg, his attitude towards racing, and much more. Enjoy!
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The Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 10 (with Josh Griffiths)For the last EP of our Tokyo Bonus series, we welcomed 2:13 marathoner, Josh Griffiths, back to the podcast. We reviewed the last race of the Tokyo Olympics, the men's marathon. Enjoy!
2021-08-0828 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 39: The Tokyo Review PlodcastFor this week's podcast, we review the Tokyo Olympic Games. We discuss your winner predictions, the best of the British performances, our overall thoughts on the games, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-08-0836 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 9 (with Jenny Nesbitt)On day 9 in Tokyo, we sat down with EP 3 guest, Jenny Nesbitt, to discuss the distance action. We covered the men's 1500m final, the women's 10,000m final and the women's marathon.
2021-08-0750 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 8 (with Jack Rowe)On day 8 in Tokyo, we caught up with EP 17 guest, and 13:35 5000m man, Jack Rowe. We discussed the men's 5000m final and the women's 1500m final. Enjoy!
2021-08-0630 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 7On day 7 in Tokyo, we review the men's 1500m semi-finals, where we saw three Brits make the Olympic final. Enjoy!
2021-08-0524 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 6 (with Zak Seddon)Joined by Tokyo Olympian and EP 6 guest, Zak Seddon, we reviewed day 6 of the athletics at the Tokyo games. We cover the women's 3000mSC final, the women's 1500m semi-finals and the men's 800m final. Enjoy!
2021-08-0436 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 5 (with James West)For our day 5 recap at the Olympics, we caught up with EP 13 guest and 3:34 1500m man, James West. The three us reviewed the women's 800m final, the men's 1500m heats and the men's 5000m heats. Enjoy!
2021-08-0349 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 4Day 4 review of the distance events at the Tokyo Olympics. We recap the women's 5000m final, the men's 3000mSC final and the women's 1500m heats. Enjoy!
2021-08-0226 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 3In our day 3 recap, we discuss the men's 800m semi-finals and the women's 3000mSC heats at the Tokyo Olympics. Enjoy!
2021-08-0124 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 38: Adelle TraceyFor this week's episode, we spoke to GB 800m runner, Adelle Tracey. Adelle has a PB of 1:59 and she's a European finalist and World Championship semi-finalist. We spoke about her career so far; including working with her coach, Craig Winrow, her 2021 season, her plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-08-0152 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 2On day 2 of the Athletics at the Tokyo Olympics, we bring your reviews of the women's 800m semi-finals and the men's 800m heats. Enjoy!
2021-07-3127 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: Day 1For this bonus episode, we review day 1 of the distance events at the Tokyo Olympics. We cover the men's 10,000m final, the women's 5000m heats, the women's 800m heats and the men's 3000mSC heats. Enjoy!
2021-07-3029 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 37: Verity OckendenFor this week's episode, we welcomed European Indoor Bronze Medallist, Verity Ockenden, to the podcast. We spoke to the 15:03 5K, and 31:43 10K, runner about all things running. Verity talked us through her career so far; how she got into running, competing in the NCAA at Lamar University, her 2021 season, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-2558 minThe Sunday PlodcastTOKYO BONUS: TrailerNot long to go now until the Athletics kicks off at the Tokyo Olympics! We're going to bring you daily content about all the distance events throughout the Games. Keep your eyes peeled for our first episode in the series, airing on July 30th.
2021-07-2300 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 36: Jake HeywardThis week, we welcomed the Tokyo-bound, Jake Heyward, to the podcast. Jake holds personal bests of 3:33 in the 1500 and 3:52 in the Mile and he spoke to us about life at Oregon Track Club, his preparation for the Olympic Games, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-1843 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 35: Andy HendersonFor this week's episode, we spoke to the Head of Athletics at Leeds Beckett University, Andy Henderson. Andy works with a vast group of top distance runners up in Leeds (including former plodcast guests, Alex Bell and Phil Sesemann) and he told us about how he got into coaching, how his group has evolved in recent years, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-1157 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 34: Lynsey SharpFor this week's episode, we welcomed GB 800m runner, Lynsey Sharp, to the podcast. Lynsey's a two-time Olympian with a PB of 1:57 and we spoke to her about her career so far; that includes making multiple major championship finals and picking up Commonwealth and European medals along the way. Lynsey talked us through her experiences on the elite distance running circuit, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-0452 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 33: Andy ButchartThis week, we spoke to 2016 Olympian, Andy Butchart. Andy has a PB of 13:06 in the 5000m and has just booked his spot on his 2nd GB Olympic team. We spoke to Butchy about his career so far, his goals for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-041h 07The Sunday PlodcastEP 33: Andy ButchartFor this week's episode, we spoke to 2016 Olympian, Andy Butchart. Andy has just booked his spot on the GB team for his 2nd Olympics in the 5000m, but we spoke to him one week out from the British trials meet. We spoke to Andy about his career so far; including starting out at Central AC, finishing 6th at the Olympic Games, and much more. Andy also gave us his thought's on the rise of super shoes/spikes and some of the sport's recent drug scandals as well. Enjoy!
2021-06-271h 10The Sunday PlodcastEP 32: British Olympic Track Trials Preview (with Mark Hookway & Niki Faulkner)With the British Olympic Trials coming up next weekend, we welcomed Mark Hookway and Niki Faulkner to the podcast; to discuss our picks for the top spots at the trials! After some debate, we managed to agree upon some winners for each of the distance events and, hopefully, this will help you with your own picks for our trials prediction contest. If you want to be in with a chance of winning a £100 cash prize, as well as a pair of New Balance Fuel Cell RC Elite V2 running shoes (provided to us by SportsShoes.com), head over to our I...
2021-06-201h 38The Sunday PlodcastEP 31: Kevin OndrasekFor this week's episode, we spoke to Kevin Ondrasek from Thunder Road Running. Kevin is a US-based distance running coach who ran a 3:41 1500 before transitioning into coaching at numerous NCAA universities. These include Florida State, Oklahoma and Texas A&M. Kevin talked about what life is like for collegiate athletes in the NCAA, as well as some of the unique challenges that coaches face when working in the US collegiate system. Enjoy!
2021-06-1354 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Olympic 10,000m Trials Review (with Tom Gayle)For this bonus episode, we were joined by professional sports broadcaster, Tom Gayle. Tom was part of the commentary team for the British Athletics Olympic 10,000m Trials and the three of us discuss the trials meet. We talk through both the men's and the women's races, that saw Marc Scott, Eilish McColgan and Jess Judd book their spots on the plane to Tokyo. Enjoy!
2021-06-0642 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 30: Tom MortimerFor our 30th episode, we welcomed Tom Mortimer to the podcast. Tom has been in fine form so far this year; winning all his races on British soil and running PB’s of 3:42 in the 1500 and 13:28 in the 5000 in the process. Currently running at Loughborough University under Chris and Sonia McGeorge, Tom told us about his current training setup, his plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-06-0642 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 29: Patrick DeverThis week, we spoke to US-based Brit, Patrick Dever. Currently studying at Tulsa university, Paddy talked us through life in the NCAA and the type of training that's led to his recent PB's of 13:28 in the 5K and 28:28 in the 10k. Enjoy!
2021-05-3045 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 28: Steph TwellFor this week's podcast, we welcomed Olympian and Scottish Marathon record holder, Steph Twell. We spoke to Steph about her career so far, including making the Olympic team aged just 18 in 2008, her current training setup, her plans for this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-05-231h 25The Sunday PlodcastEP 27: Mick WoodsOn this week's episode, we spoke to Aldershot and St Mary's distance running coach, Mick Woods. Mick talked us through his coaching career since he started in 1986; sharing stories about some of the world class athletes he has produced over the years. We also discussed the importance of cross country training and racing for the development of distance runners, and how we see the discipline moving forward in the next few years. Enjoy!
2021-05-161h 34The Sunday PlodcastEP 26: Phil SesemannOn this week's episode, we spoke to GB distance runner, Phil Sesemann. After a breakthrough start to 2021, where he made the GB team for the European Indoor Championships, Phil is looking for some fast times over the 5,000m and 10,000m this summer. We spoke about some of his upcoming races, his training setup in Leeds, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-05-0956 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 25: Chris ThompsonThis week, we spoke to Olympic Marathon Trials winner, and 2012 Olympian, Chris Thompson. Chris talked us through the trials race from his perspective; reliving the calmness that he felt as he ran the race and the passion and emotion that poured out when he crossed the line. We also discussed Chris' lengthy career up to this point and what it takes to survive in the sport for so long. Enjoy!
2021-05-021h 42The Sunday PlodcastEP 24: Steph DavisThis week, we spoke to 2:27 marathoner, Steph Davis. After winning the British Olympic Marathon Trials last month, Steph has booked her place on the plane to Tokyo for this summer's Olympic Games. Steph told us about the trials from her perspective, her training leading into the race, her plans for this summer, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-04-2552 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 23: 'Out of Thin Air' (with Michael Crawley)This week, we welcomed 2:20 Marathoner, Anthropologist and Author, Michael Crawley, to the podcast. Michael spoke to us about his book, 'Out of Thin Air', that details his 15-month stay in Ethiopia; where he lived and trained amongst some world class marathon runners. We talked about all aspects of Ethiopian running culture, including their training, their diet, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-04-1856 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 22: Podium 5K (with Chris Barnes)On this week's episode, we spoke to Podium 5K race organiser, Chris Barnes. After seeing some lightning fast times at the latest edition of the event last weekend, Podium has come under a lot of scrutiny in the world of athletics over the past week. We sat down with Chris to discuss some of the questions people have been asking, the impact that this has had on him, and what it might mean for the future of Podium 5K. Enjoy!
2021-04-1142 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 21: Alex Bell & Josh NormanThis week, we spoke to 1:59 800m runner, Alex Bell, and her fiancé/training partner Josh Norman. In part 1, Alex told us about her career so far, the depth of talent in British 800m running right now, and much more. In part 2, Josh spoke to us about his work as a trader for a betting company and we discussed the potential for the introduction of gambling into domestic athletics in the UK. Enjoy!
2021-04-041h 26The Sunday PlodcastEP 20: Jake SmithThis week, we spoke to GB Half-Marathon runner, Jake Smith. With a personal best of 60:31, Jake is the 3rd fastest brit in history over the distance. We spoke to Jake about pacing the Olympic Marathon Trials and his plans for his own debut in the future, his running progression since joining his coach, James Thie, at Cardiff Met Uni, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-03-2858 minThe Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: British Olympic Marathon Trials Preview (with Tom Bedford)On this bonus episode, we preview the upcoming British Marathon Trials for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Joined by race director, Tom Bedford, we discuss the challenges of putting on such an event, the excitement surrounding the race itself, where you can watch the live stream, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-03-241h 17The Sunday PlodcastEP 19: James ThieThis week, we spoke to the Director of Athletics at Cardiff Metropolitan University, James Thie. A stellar athlete in his own right, James made World, European and Commonwealth Games finals over 1500m before transitioning into coaching. We spoke to James about being self-coached for much of his own career, how he transitioned into coaching others, the challenges of coaching during a pandemic, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-03-211h 26The Sunday PlodcastEP 18: Mike GrattonOn this week's episode, we spoke to 1983 London Marathon winner, Mike Gratton. With a winning time of 2:09, Mike is still ranked as one of the top Brits in history over the marathon distance. Mike talked to us about his training leading up to London, how the sport has progressed since his career (yes, another shoe chat), and much more. Enjoy!
2021-03-141h 37The Sunday PlodcastEP 17: Jack RoweThis week, we spoke to GB 5000m runner, Jack Rowe. Jack has had a breakthrough indoor season this year; winning the UK trials in the 3K and then making the final at the European championships. Jack told us about his career so far, including competing for Aldershot as a junior and heading to the US and racing in the NCAA system as a postgrad. Enjoy!
2021-03-071h 03The Sunday PlodcastEP 16: Sean TobinOn this week's episode of The Sunday Plodcast, we spoke to Irish international distance runner, Sean Tobin. Sean had a breakthrough year in 2020 and we spoke to him about his career so far, his current training setup with the Dublin Track Club, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-02-281h 16The Sunday PlodcastEP 15: Jess JuddOn this week's episode, we spoke to GB and Hoka distance runner, Jess Judd. Jess told us about her transition from a fantastic junior into a world class senior, what her current training setup looks like, her plans for 2021, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-02-211h 07The Sunday PlodcastEP 14: Luke GunnOn this week's episode, we spoke to former international steeplechaser, and current Head of Athletics at the University of Birmingham, Luke Gunn. Luke talked about how he transitioned from athlete to coach, how the training setup at Birmingham has progressed in recent years, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-02-141h 27The Sunday PlodcastEP 13: James WestOn this week's episode, we spoke to Great Britain and University of Oregon 1500m man, James West. James told us about his running career so far; including his transition from a successful junior to a world class senior, the experience he's gained in the NCAA, and how he's preparing to make sure he's representing GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
2021-02-071h 11The Sunday PlodcastBONUS EP: Weekend RoundupOn this bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through some of the race results from the past weekend. They cover indoor races involving British athletes who raced over 800 and 3000; including Keely Hodgkinson's 1:59 and Andy Butchart's 7:40. They also announce the special guest for this week's Sunday Plodcast. Enjoy!
2021-02-0311 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 12: Steve VernonOn this week's episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester Coach, Steve Vernon. We spoke to Steve about how he got into coaching, what it's like to work with one of the top groups in the UK, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-01-3155 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 11: George MillsOn this episode, we spoke to British Indoor and Outdoor 1500m Champion, George Mills. George told us about his training camp in Dubai, training with the Phoenix Track Club, and his plans for 2021. Enjoy!
2021-01-2439 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 10: Marc ScottFor our 10th episode, we spoke to Bowerman Track Club's, Marc Scott. We spoke to Marc about his fantastic year in 2020, his experiences training with the guys at BTC, and his plans for the 2021 Olympics. Enjoy!
2021-01-1747 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 9: Mark HookwayThis week, we spoke to TAC distance coach, Mark Hookway. Mark is our first guest coach on The Sunday Plodcast and we spoke to him about how he got into coaching, his evolving role at TAC, and how distance running in the UK could improve on a broader scale. Enjoy!
2021-01-101h 23The Sunday PlodcastEP 8: The BIG 2021 PreviewOn this episode, Oli and Matt give you their predictions for the 2021 Olympics. They cover all the distance events from the 800m up, on both the men's and the women's side. Enjoy!
2021-01-031h 06The Sunday PlodcastEP 7: The BIG 2020 ReviewOn this episode, Matt and Oli review the 2020 athletics season. In part 1, they discuss some recent race results and the overall nature of racing during this calendar year. Then, in part 2, they chat about their own highlights of the year; including best performances, best shoes, and much more. Enjoy!
2020-12-2752 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 6: Zak SeddonThis week, we spoke to World and European Championship finalist steeplechaser, Zak Seddon. With a PB of 8:21, Zak is the fastest Brit since 1991. We spoke to Zak about his illustrious junior career, his decision to attend Florida State University and compete in the NCAA, and his plans for Tokyo 2021. Enjoy!
2020-12-201h 04The Sunday PlodcastEP 5: Jake WightmanIn part 1 of this episode, we discussed some recent race results; including the Valencia Half-Marathon and 'The Track Meet' in California. Then, in part 2, we spoke to GB distance star, Jake Wightman. Jake reflected on his 2020 season, including his blistering 3:29 1500m PB in Monaco. Enjoy!
2020-12-1356 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 4: Tom MarshallThis week, we spoke to Sub 4 Miler and Euro XC medallist, Tom Marshall. Tom gave a really open and honest account about both, the highs and the lows, of elite distance running. We talked about balancing full-time work with training, coming back from injury, stepping up from the 1500 to the 5K, and representing Wales at the Commonwealth Games. Enjoy!
2020-12-0656 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 3: Jenny NesbittIn this third episode, we spoke to Hoka athlete, Jenny Nesbitt. Jenny has represented Wales and Great Britain on countless occasions; on the track, road, and cross country. Jenny spoke to us about her career so far, her plans for the future, the upcoming UK Olympic Marathon trials, and much more. Enjoy!
2020-11-291h 19The Sunday PlodcastEP 2: Jack MeijerThis week, we spoke to up and coming GB Junior and University of Wisconsin runner, Jack Meijer. We talked about his great performance at last weekend's 'Meet of Champions', training and racing in the NCAA, along with his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
2020-11-2243 minThe Sunday PlodcastEP 1: Josh GriffithsOn this episode, we spoke to 2:13 Marathoner; Josh Griffiths. We talked about THAT London Marathon, Carbon shoes and Coaching, amongst other things. Enjoy!
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