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The Sunday Plodcast
by 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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Florian Lamblin | UTMB Executive Director
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) Executive Director, Florian Lamblin, to the podcast. Florian shared insights into the growth of trail running, the sport's organisational structure, sustainability efforts, and the future of trail racing. Enjoy! Presented by...
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Weekend Round Up: '27 World Champs Selection Policy
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the recently published section policy for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Olly Laws | The Rise of On
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed On Running's Performance Footwear Lead, Olly Laws, to the podcast. The former GB international talked through his transition from athlete to the running shoe industry and On's rise up the ranks in recent years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Klaudia Kazimierska | World Ultimate 1500m Champion
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Klaudia Kazimierska to the podcast. A stand-out season in 2026; Klaudia followed up her European Silver medal over 1500m with wins at the Diamond League Final and World Ultimate Championships. On the pod, she talks through her approach to training,...
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Marc Roig | KIPRUN '42 House'
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Marc Roig to the podcast. They explore Marc's journey from physiotherapist to coach, his time spent with Eliud Kipchoge and Patrick Sang, and his current role as Director of KIPRUN's '42 House' in Kenya. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Weekend Round Up: World Road Running Champs
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the World Road Running Champs, as well as the Athlos meeting. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Weekend Round Up: World Ultimate Championships
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the World Ultimate Championships, before previewing the upcoming World Road Running Championships next weekend. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Charlie Wheeler (inc. DL Final Round Up)
In this week's episode, Oli welcomed Charlie Wheeler back to the podcast. The 61:28 HM man talked about his training going into the World Road running Champs in a couple of weeks time. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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DL Round Up: Zurich
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the penultimate Diamond League of the season in Zurich, before previewing the grand finale in Brussels. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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DL Round Up: Silesia & Lausanne (+ World Road Running Team Announcement)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review the recent action at the Silesia & Lausanne Diamond Leagues, as well as talking through today's GB team announcement for the World Road Running Championships. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Euros: Gold for Hunter-Bell
In our final Euros round up, Matt and Oli discuss all the distance action from the final day of competition; including medals for Brits, Georgia Hunter-Bell, and Abbie Donnelly. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Euros: Almgren annihilates 10,000m field
In our latest Euros round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from days 5 and 6 in Birmingham; including the Men's 10,000m (Andreas Almgren), Men's 1500m (Stefan Nillessen), Women's 800m (Audrey Werro), and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Roundup @Euros: English Dominant | Werro Reinstated
In our latest radio round up, Matt and Oli are joined by Tom Gayle and Matt Yates to talk through all the action on day 4 at the Euros. They discuss the men's 800m final, the women's 800m semi-finals, and much more. Enjoy! Check out https://thesundayplodcast.pages.dev/ for live Euros results....
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Euros: Jakob is BACK. | Keely, Femke & Werro safely through
In our latest recap from the European Champs in Birmingham, Matt and Oli talk about Jakob's win over 5000m last night, the women's 800m heats that saw all three big-hitters safely through to the semi-finals, and much more (inc. Burgin, Pattison, and Thorner). Enjoy! For live results from the...
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Euros: Preview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at next week's European athletics championships in Birmingham. The boys predicted 6 distance medals for the British team; let's see how close their predictions are... Look out for review episodes throughout the week. Enjoy!...
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CWG Round Up
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action at the Commonwealth Games; focussing on British medals from Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, Elise Thorner, and Megan Keith. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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CWG News | Euros Team Announced
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the first 2 days of distance at the Commonwealth Games, as well as talking through our new website; where you can find easy to access live results from major championships (https://thesundayplodcastcommies.pages.dev/). They…
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Klara Lukan | European 10K Record Holder
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed European 10K record (29:51) holder, Klara Lukan, to the podcast. The Slovenian athlete spoke about her development over the last few years, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Project 222 | Where does the BMC go next?
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli react to Josh Kerr's world record breaking performance at the London Diamond League, before welcoming guests to discuss the future of the British Milers Club. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Kristian Imroth
In this episode, Matt welcomed British Steeplechase Champion, Kristian Imroth, to the podcast. Kristian talked about the developments he's made since basing himself at EKU in the NCAA, winning his first British title, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Wightman Impresses in Monaco | Will Kerr break the WR?
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Monaco Diamond League, before previewing some stellar match-ups at the London Diamond League this weekend. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Pre Classic (+ Monaco Preview)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Prefontaine Classic, as well as looking ahead to the Monaco Diamond League on Friday. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Justin Rinaldi
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Justin Rinaldi to the podcast. Rinaldi shared his insights on coaching the 800 meters; including speed development, race tactics, and how to optimise performance at the elite level. Discover how his innovative approaches and deep understanding of the event…
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Helen Clitheroe
Back for a Sunday Plodcast, Matt welcomed New Balance Manchester coach, Helen Clitheroe, to the show. With the group picking up 4 medals last weekend, Helen talked through the group's success and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: 2-Day London Marathon & Paris DL Preview
In this week's episode, Matt is joined by Alex Sutton to discuss the nuances of elite training, the differences between swimming and running, funding challenges, and upcoming Diamond League events. They explore what it takes to succeed at the highest levels and how the sport can evolve. Presented...
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British Champs REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli discuss a stellar British Championships that included some top class racing. They talk through all the distance events including the wins from Sarah Calvert and Arlo Ludewick over 1500m. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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British Champs PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at this weekend's British Championships and European Trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Werro & Hodgkinson Reaction
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Rome and Stockholm Diamond League Meetings; including a historic 800m race between Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: DL Special - Rabat, Rome & Stockholm
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the Diamond League action; reviewing Rabat, and previewing the meets in Rome and Stockholm. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: NEW World Athletics Standards Reaction
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli react to the new qualification standards for the 2027 World Championships. They also review all the latest British results from the past week. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: British 10K Trials & Shanghai DL
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from the British 10,000m Trials in Loughborough, the Shanghai Diamond League, and the Trafford BMC. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Ross Murray
Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt sat down with 2012 Olympian, Ross Murray, to talk all things running. Ross reflects on his career, discusses fatherhood, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Should times run in mixed races count for qualification purposes?
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the latest news on the circuit; including Eilish McColgan's comments on the European selection policy, the British 10K Champs, and the Shanghai Diamond League. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: CWG Selection Policies
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk you through the Commonwealth Games Selection Policies produced by England, Scottish and Welsh Athletics. They discuss which athletes are in pole position to represent the home nations at the games and speculate how this might affect their racing plans…
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Radio Round Up: 1:59:30
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through Sawe's record breaking performance at the London Marathon. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Mahamed Mahamed: 6 Days Out from London Marathon | "I feel mentally stronger"
Mahamed Mahamed talks through his preparation for Sunday's London Marathon in this latest episode. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Boston Review & London Preview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the results from the Boston Marathon before previewing the big one in London this Sunday. They talk through all the elites; focussing on the race to be top Brit. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Evan Jager
Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt welcomed Steeplechase royalty, Evan Jager to the podcast. The Olympic and World Championship medallist talked through the highs and lows of his illustrious career, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Road Relays + Blind ranking your 'streets won't forget' runners
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the road relays, before previewing Boston Marathon and blind ranking your suggestions for runners that the streets won't forget. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Lille 5K + M11 Interview (LIVE from House of SportsShoes)
In our latest radio round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Easter weekend; including Jimmy Gressier's European 5K record in Lille, and some fast running from Brits around the world. Part 2 of the pod comes live from the House of SportsShoes, where Matt sat down with M11 athletes,...
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Radio Round Up: Sound 10K
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Sound 10K; talking through mixed British results in their early outdoor openers. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Trevor Painter & Jenny Meadows (LIVE from House of SportsShoes)
Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt sat down with coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, to talk through the lives and training of Britains fastest training group; M11 Track Club. M11 includes the likes of Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter-Bell, and Sarah Healy, and the group has achieved...
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Radio Round Up: GB Strike Gold at the World Indoors
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from the World Indoor Championships that saw Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, and Keely Hodgkinson, strike gold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: Bath & NY HM Reviews + World Indoors Preview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from the Half-Marathons in Bath and New York over the weekend, as well as previewing the upcoming World Indoor Championships. Preet (Citius Mag) and Sikhalo (Activate the Burners) join the conversation to offer their takes. Enjoy!...
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Radio Round Up: Online v In-Person Coaching: What is the Gold Standard?
Following a wrap up of the weekend's results (including Kiplimo's World Record Half-Marathon & the Inter-Counties XC Champs), Matt and Oli debate the increasing prominence of online running coaches with guest callers. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media?
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the results from the weekend (Including Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter-Bell & Jack Higgins), before welcoming caller and running content creator, Cole Gibbens, to the podcast. An interview with Big Dog Media's Tom Folan & Lewis Collins...
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Radio Round Up: Milner unstoppable? How quick can Keely go? (& more!)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the weekend's national cross country championships, as well as talking through Keely Hodgkinson's World Indoor 800m record and Megan Keith's British 10K record, and much more.
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Radio Round Up: British Indoors + Jack & Ted Higgins Interview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the British Indoor Championships and are joined by callers to discuss the lack of depth in some of the races. Matt also talks with TAC distance men, Jack and Ted Higgins to discuss their Gold and Bronze medals over 1500 and 3000m...
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Radio Round Up: Bol, Bell & British Champs
On the show this week, Matt and Oli talk through Femke Bol's 800m debut, and Georgia Hunter-Bell's world leading mark over 1500m; before then welcoming callers to preview the upcoming British Indoor Championships. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
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Pilot: Radio Round Up (BUCS XC & Should we ban Pacers?)
In this pilot episode for the Radio Round Up series, Matt and Oli review all the weekend's action before welcoming phone-in guests, Matt Stonier, Tom Barratt, Dave Ragan, and Ben Claridge, to the podcast. If you want to feature on future episodes, head over to our Instagram page @SundayPlodcast…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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