The Sunday Plodcast
EP 243: NY Marathon & Mansfield XC REVIEW
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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Weekend Round Up: Valencia HM
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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EP 242: Nomio (with Filip Larsen)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli are joined by DrinkNomio.com scientist, Filip Larsen. Filip talks though his background as an associate professor at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, before discussing the research behind Nomio; a broccoli-based supplement that a vast number of elite endurance athletes are taking before races.
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Weekend Round Up: Amsterdam Marathon, Great South & More!
In this episode, Matt and Oli discuss all the latest news from the past weekend's races; highlighting Phil Sesemann's stellar 2:07 and Alex Bell's winning HM debut in Amsterdam. They also give their take on Femke Bol's transition to the 800m, and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 241: Julia Paternain
In this week's episode, Julia Paternain shares her experiences following her shock bronze medal win in the Tokyo Wold Champs Marathon. Discussing the overwhelming yet special nature of her newfound fame, Julia reflects on her experiences growing up in the UK, before moving to the NCAA, and then more recently electing to run for Uruguay. Enjoy!
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EP 240: Gary Martin
In this week's episode, NCAA star, Gary Martin discusses his transition from track to cross country, his training regime, and the balance between individual aspirations and team goals. He reflects on his high school sub 4 mile, the decision to attend The University of Virginia, and the dynamics of competing in the NCAA. Gary shares insights on his rivalry with Ethan Strand, his experiences in major championships, and the influence of his coaches. He also talks about his partnership with Brooks and his future aspirations in running and sports journalism.
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EP 239: Alex Bell
In this week's episode, Alex Bell shares her successful transition from track to road racing; discussing the newfound joy and freedom she's experiencing in her running career. She reflects on the pressures of track racing, the importance of recovery, and the supportive community in road running. Alex also emphasises the significance of mental health, women's safety in running, and her exciting partnership with Mizuno. As she prepares for upcoming races, she offers valuable advice for athletes facing burnout and the importance of seeking help and taking time off when needed.
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EP 238: Jake Barraclough
In this episode, Matt interviews Jake Barraclough, a runner based in Japan, who shares his journey from Birmingham to Tokyo, his experiences with the extreme humidity while training, and the unique culture surrounding running in Japan, particularly the Ekiden races. Jake discusses his transition from a troubled past with injuries to becoming a competitive marathoner, his YouTube journey documenting his experiences, and his recent partnership with Brooks. The conversation also touches on the differences in running culture between Japan and the UK, and Jake's aspirations for the future. Enjoy!
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EP 237: Tokyo World Champs Round Up
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the final two days in Tokyo, as well as talking through the World Champs as a whole. Enjoy!
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TOKYO BONUS: Day 6
In this latest Tokyo bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the distance action on day 6; including the men's 800m semi-finals, and the women's 800m and 5000m heats. Enjoy!
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TOKYO BONUS: Day 5
In our latest bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the distance action from today in Tokyo; including the 1500m final that no one saw coming!
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TOKYO BONUS: Day 4
In our latest bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the distance action from Tokyo so far; including Cole Hocker's shock exit, Geordie Beamish's huge win, and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 236: Day 2 in Tokyo
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the first two days at the Tokyo World Championships that featured a stunning 10,000m victory from Jimmy Gressier, and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 235: Tokyo World Champs PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the big hitters going into next weekend's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Enjoy!
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Weekend Round Up: World Champs Team Reaction & More!
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli react to the finalised British team for the World Championships in Tokyo, as well as chatting through all the races over the past week. Enjoy!
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EP 234: Hugh Brasher
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed London Marathon CEO and Race Director, Hugh Brasher to the podcast. Hugh has been involved with the iconic race since it first started back in 1981 and he shared his insights and memories from over the years. Enjoy!
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EP 233: Zak Seddon
In this week's episode, Oli welcomed Tokyo Olympian and 8:15 Steeplechaser, Zak Seddon, to the podcast. Having switched up his training setup after the disappointment of not making the Paris Games, Zak talked through his track season that culminated with a Silver medal at the British Championships, and a new PB in Oordegem two weeks ago. Enjoy!
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EP 232: Harry Wakefield
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Harry Wakefield to the podcast. Despite not starting up in the sport until his late 20's Harry has become one of the top runners on the domestic circuit in recent years. He's posted PB's of 1:47, 3:38, and 7:47 this season; all three being V35 British Records. Harry talks through his unconventional journey into running, his plans for taking himself to the next level, and much more. Enjoy!
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Weekend Round Up: Brits in Oordegem
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the British action from the IFAM meeting in Oordegem on Saturday; featuring stellar runs from Zak Seddon and Sarah Tait. Enjoy!
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EP 231: Sarah Calvert
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed British 1500m champion, Sarah Calvert, to the podcast. After a huge breakthrough at the Trials last weekend in Birmingham, Sarah now finds herself chasing the World standard for a chance to compete in Tokyo. Enjoy!
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EP 230: British Champs Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the weekend's British Championships and World Trials. The pod features post race interviews from Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, Sarah Calvert, and Neil Gourley. Enjoy!
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EP 229: British Champs PREVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. Talking through all the distance events, they talk big hitters, key omissions, and ones to watch. Make sure to check out our British Champs prediction contest on instagram @SundayPlodcast.
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EP 228: London DL Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from yesterday's London Diamond League. The meet featured a number of Brits; with standout performances from Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, Hannah Nutall, Innes Fitzgerald and Max Burgin. With British Champs just a couple weeks away, Matt and Oli talk through the big hitters. Enjoy!
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BONUS EP: London DL Preview
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at this weekend's London Diamond League. The meet features all the major players ahead of British Champs at the end of the month. Enjoy!
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EP 227: Frederik Ruppert
In this episode, Matt welcomed Frederik Ruppert to the podcast. Frederik shared his journey in the steeplechase; discussing his breakthrough 8:01 performance at the Rabat Diamond League, his training techniques, and the impact of some recent coaching changes. He reflects on the challenges he's faced during major championships and his aspirations for the future; emphasising the importance of support systems in German athletics and the evolving landscape of European steeplechasing. Enjoy!
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Weekend Round Up: PRE Classic
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from yesterday's Pre Classic in Eugene; that featured world records from Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 226: Jess Bailey
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed European U18 Silver-Medallist, Jess Bailey, to the podcast. A top athlete in her own right, but a supreme junior; Jess has a 5K PB of 15:07 at just 18 years of age. Based at Birmingham Uni and coached by Dean Miller, who we had on the pod back in January, Jess spoke about life as a BUAC fresher, keeping it fluffy (whatever that means), and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 225: Darren Gauson
In this week’s episode, Matt and Oli sat down with New Mexico head coach, Darren Gauson. Darren is one of very few British coaches currently working in the NCAA, and he took over the lobos in 2023. We talked about his coaching journey so far; from working as a graduate assistant at Butler, to his goal to retain professionals at New Mexico alongside his college team in the future, and everything in-between. Enjoy!
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BONUS EP: Breaking 4... REVIEW
In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli give their initial reactions to Faith Kipyegon's sub 4 mile attempt in Paris. Enjoy!
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EP 224: The Game has Changed: Paris DL
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talked through all the action from the Paris Diamond League that featured George Mills and Georgia Hunter-Bell. The Diamond League circuit is producing serious times right now, and the boys debate how these performances might translate to championship performances later in the summer. Enjoy!
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EP 223: British 10,000m Champs REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last night's British 10,000m Championships and World Trials. They also caught up with winners Emile Cairess and Megan Keith, as well as silver medallist, Calli Hauger-Thackery.
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Weekend Round Up: Brum BMC, Rome DL & More (+ UK 10K Trials Start Lists!)
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli catch up about all the action; from the Rome Diamond League, to the Birmingham BMC, and everything in between. They also preview Saturday's British Athletics 10,000m Trials for the Tokyo World Championships, and much more. Enjoy!
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EP 222: Ellie Leather
This week on the podcast: Matt sits down with British middle-distance runner Ellie Leather, now based in the U.S. and competing professionally with Under Armour. Fresh off a new 800m personal best of 2:02.19 in Los Angeles, Ellie discusses her journey from collegiate athletics to becoming a full-time professional runner. She shares insights into her training, mindset, and aspirations for the 2025 track season.
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EP 221: Anti-Doping (with Jake Shelley)
This week on the pod, Matt and Oli are joined by Jake Shelley from the International Testing Agency (ITA) to dive into the world of anti-doping in athletics.
With experience in both athletics and cycling, Jake offers a behind the scenes look at how global agencies work to keep sport clean; from testing protocols to tracking down cheats.
A must-listen for anyone curious about the fight against doping in elite sport.
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Weekend Round Up: Rabat DL, LA Track Fest & More!
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from the past weekend; talking through all the British performances. From Max Burgin in Rabat, to Jake Wightman in LA, and everything in between, they dissect it all.
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EP 220: Alistair Cragg
This week, Matt sat down with Alistair Cragg, Irish Olympian and current head coach of North Carolina's Puma Elite, to discuss his growing impact on British distance running. Now based in North Carolina, Cragg is guiding top UK athletes including Patrick Dever, Rose Harvey, and Jack Rowe, as they chase major championships over the marathon. Enjoy!
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Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
The Sunday Plodcast — Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
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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.
EP 219: Ed Eyestone
🎙️ This week, Matt and Oli are joined by coaching legend and two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone; the man behind BYU’s rise to dominance in collegiate cross country and distance running.
With over 25 years leading the BYU program, Ed shares incredible stories from his career, including what it takes to develop NCAA champions and Olympians. He dives into his coaching philosophy, how he builds team culture, and what it’s been like guiding some of the biggest names in U.S. distance running, including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Kenneth Rooks, from promising student-athletes to professional stars.
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EP 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.
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Weekend Round Up: Grand Slam Miami
This weekend's Grand Slam Track meet in Miami delivered thrilling performances, with Josh Kerr and Grant Fisher leading the charge. Kerr showcased his versatility and endurance by clinching the 1500m title with a meet record of 3:34.51 and securing a personal best of 1:45.01 in the 800m, amassing a total of 16 points to win the overall short-distance group title.
On the long-distance front, Grant Fisher demonstrated strategic prowess. After a close second-place finish in the 3000m, he bounced back to win the 5000m with a time of 13:40.32, setting a new meet record and accumulating 20 points to claim the long-distance group...
