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.
NDURE | Continuous Lactate Tracking
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed the ndure.dk team, to the podcast, to talk through the world's first continuous lactate tracker. Enjoy!
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Weekend Round Up: Almgren dominates on debut | Herne Hill & Tonbridge take the Relays
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from the New York Marathon and Mansfield Cross Country Relays. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by DrinkNomio.com
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Weekend Round Up: Valencia HM | + NY Marathon Preview, UKA Funding List, & More
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Valencia Half Marathon, before previewing the New York Marathon and discussing the latest news in the sport; including the UK Athletics funding list, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by DrinkNomio.com
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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, racing, and much more. Enjoy!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 European Champs, head to https://thesundayplodcast.pages.dev/
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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!
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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 also talk through the finalised GB team for the upcoming Europeans. Enjoy!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 are shaping the future of middle-distance running. Enjoy!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 this summer. Enjoy!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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