The Sunday Plodcast
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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 insights into the lives and training of top athletes and coaches, along with discussions around current news and trends within the sport.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Radio Round Up: Milner unstoppable? How quick can Keely go? (& more!)
2/24/2026
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.
Duration:00:45:03
Radio Round Up: British Indoors + Jack & Ted Higgins Interview
2/17/2026
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 respectively. Enjoy!
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Duration:01:30:24
Radio Round Up: Bol, Bell & British Champs
2/10/2026
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!
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Duration:00:39:31
Pilot: Radio Round Up (BUCS XC & Should we ban Pacers?)
2/3/2026
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 for more details.
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Duration:00:52:40
Weekend Round Up: NB GP, Cardiff BMC, & More
1/27/2026
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the past weekend, as well as looking ahead to Milrose Games and BUCS XC. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:35:44
Elise Cranny
1/24/2026
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed US Olympian, Elise Cranny, to the podcast. Having recently joined the M11 track club under coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, the former BTC and Stanford athlete talked through her transition into the new programme, and much more. Enjoy!
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Duration:01:08:16
BONUS: World XC Review (w/ Dave Mullarkey)
1/15/2026
Matt and Oli review all the action from the World Cross Country Championships last weekend, before welcoming Dave Mullarkey to the podcast. The Flagstaff based Brit finished 26th last weekend and he talked through his preparations going in and much more. Enjoy!
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Duration:01:04:37
BONUS: Valencia 10K Review (w/ Joe Wigfield)
1/15/2026
Matt and Oli review all the action from Valencia 10K last weekend; welcoming Joe Wigfield to the podcast. The St Mary's-based athlete, fresh off his 27:38 in Valencia talks through his British Record performance and much more. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:55:31
BONUS EP: World XC & Valencia 10K Preview
1/7/2026
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the upcoming action this weekend at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida, and the Valencia 10K. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:57:56
S5 Ep50: EP 250: Season 5 Finale
12/20/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the latest news on the UK circuit; focussing on the recently announced British team for the World Cross Country Championships in Florida next month. They also round up season 5 of the podcast; talking through what episodes have been listened to most, and discussing their own highlights.
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Duration:00:28:07
S5 Ep49: EP 249: Euro XC REVIEW
12/15/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from Portugal at the European Cross Country Championships; talking through all the races but focussing on the senior competitions that saw Thierry Ndikumwenayo and Nadia Battocletti crowned victorious. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:36:45
BONUS EP: Euro XC PREVIEW
12/9/2025
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at this weekend's European cross country championships. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:47:57
S5 Ep48: EP 248: Valencia Marathon REVIEW
12/7/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Valencia Marathon; focusing on the Brits at the sharp end of the race, including Alex Yee and Natasha Wilson. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:36:18
S5 Ep47: EP 247: Jake Wightman & John Hartigan
11/29/2025
In this week's episode, Matt sat down with Tokyo World Championship Silver medalist, Jake Wightman, and his coach, John Hartigan. Jake and John talked through their new relationship as athlete and coach; culminating with Jakes return to the podium this summer. Enjoy!
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Duration:01:02:11
Weekend Round Up: Liverpool Cross Challenge
11/25/2025
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the European Cross Country Trials in Liverpool on Saturday. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:54:09
S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
11/22/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Irish 800m man, Cian McPhillips, to the podcast. The 4th place finisher at the Tokyo World Championships in the summer talked through his meticulous training regime; looking ahead to how he's going to ensure he's on the podium at his next major. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:51:37
S5 Ep45: EP 245: Liverpool Cross Country '25 PREVIEW
11/15/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview the Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials race next weekend; focussing on the senior mens and women's races. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:44:57
S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy
11/9/2025
In this week’s episode, Matt welcomed Irish international coach, Emmet Dunleavy, to the podcast. The man behind Darragh McElhinney’s, and more recently Charlie and George Wheeler’s, training talked through his journey into coaching, the emphasis he places on threshold training, and much more. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:57:29
S5 Ep43: EP 243: NY Marathon & Mansfield XC REVIEW
11/2/2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from this weekend's races; including Paddy Dever and Jess Judd's marathon debuts, and Jacob Cann and Kate Axford's electric performances in Mansfield. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:43:37
Weekend Round Up: Valencia HM
10/26/2025
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Valencia Half that featured some serious times from Brits. Alfie Manthorpe led the charge with a 61:26 clocking, closely followed by Charlie Wheeler and Alex Yee. Lily Partridge led the British women with a 69:52. Enjoy!
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Duration:00:26:52