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The Sunday Plodcast

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.

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51:37

S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/11/23

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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44:57

S5 Ep45: EP 245: Liverpool Cross Country '25 PREVIEW

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/11/16

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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57:29

S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/11/09

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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43:37

S5 Ep43: EP 243: NY Marathon & Mansfield XC REVIEW

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/11/02

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10%!

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26:52

Weekend Round Up: Valencia HM

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/26

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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34:06

S5 Ep42: EP 242: Nomio (with Filip Larsen)

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/25

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. Presented by SportsShoes.com

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36:23

Weekend Round Up: Amsterdam Marathon, Great South &...

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/21

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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63:02

S5 Ep41: EP 241: Julia Paternain

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/18

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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54:48

S5 Ep40: EP 240: Gary Martin

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/11

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

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62:11

S5 Ep39: EP 239: Alex Bell

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/10/04

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

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46:56

S5 Ep38: EP 238: Jake Barraclough

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/27

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

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40:02

S5 Ep37: EP 237: Tokyo World Champs Round Up

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/21

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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28:10

TOKYO BONUS: Day 6

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/18

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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22:59

TOKYO BONUS: Day 5

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/17

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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34:46

TOKYO BONUS: Day 4

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/16

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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47:47

S5 Ep36: EP 236: Day 2 in Tokyo

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/14

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

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72:01

S5 Ep35: EP 235: Tokyo World Champs PREVIEW

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/06

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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48:48

Weekend Round Up: World Champs Team Reaction & More!

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/09/02

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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33:08

S5 Ep34: EP 234: Hugh Brasher

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/08/30

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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45:12

S5 Ep33: EP 233: Zak Seddon

The Sunday Plodcast ·

2025/08/23

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!Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off!

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