S5 Ep30: 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! Presented by SportsShoes.com - Use code TSP10 for 10% off!
1hr 31m Aug 04, 2025
1hr 31m
S5 Ep29: 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. Presented by Sportsshoes.com
1hr 17m Jul 26, 2025
1hr 17m
S5 Ep28: 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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
49m Jul 19, 2025
49m
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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
36m Jul 15, 2025
36m
S5 Ep27: 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 sup...
37m Jul 12, 2025
37m
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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
57m Jul 06, 2025
57m
S5 Ep26: 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...
55m Jul 05, 2025
55m
S5 Ep25: 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...
59m Jun 28, 2025
59m
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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
16m Jun 26, 2025
16m
S5 Ep24: 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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
38m Jun 21, 2025
38m
S5 Ep23: 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. Presented by SportsShoes.com
1hr 5m Jun 15, 2025
1hr 5m
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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
41m Jun 10, 2025
41m
S5 Ep22: 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 20...
53m Jun 07, 2025
53m
S5 Ep21: 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...
44m May 31, 2025
44m
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. Presented by SportsShoes.com
35m May 27, 2025
35m
S5 Ep20: 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! Presented by SportsShoes.com
55m May 24, 2025
55m
Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
The Sunday Plodcast — Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More! Presented by SportsShoes. 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, a...
20m May 20, 2025
20m
S5 Ep19: 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 cu...
1hr 14m May 17, 2025
1hr 14m
S5 Ep18: 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 t...
54m May 10, 2025
54m
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, Gr...
31m May 05, 2025
31m
S5 Ep17: EP 217: Jake Smith
Matt and Oli are joined once again by Jake Smith, fresh from clocking a superb 2:11 at the London Marathon last weekend. A familiar face on the UK endurance scene, Jake dives into his training journey, navigating injuries and illnesses, and his ambitions on the roads and track in the seasons ahead. Plenty of insight, honesty, and classic Jake energy; this one's a must-listen for British distan...
46m May 03, 2025
46m
Weekend Round Up: London Marathon REVIEW
In this weekend’s round up, Matt and Oli recap all the action from the 2025 London Marathon. From Eilish McColgan’s much-anticipated run to standout performances by Rose Harvey, Mahamed Mahamed, Alex Yee, and more, plus dominant victories from Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa, we cover the key moments and major takeaways from an unforgettable race day. Presented by SportsShoes.com
34m Apr 29, 2025
34m
S5 Ep16: EP 216: Paddy Dever
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Puma athlete, Paddy Dever, back to the podcast. The 13:04 and 27:08 man returned to the plodcast after 4 years as a professional and talks through his training setup in North Carolina, as well as his imminent move to the marathon, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
42m Apr 26, 2025
42m
BONUS EP: London Marathon Preview
Bonus Episode: London Marathon 2025 Preview In this special bonus episode, Matt and Oli deliver an in-depth preview of all the action set to unfold at this Sunday’s London Marathon. They take a close look at the stacked international fields, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, alongside world half marathon record-holder Jacob Kiplimo, who makes his highly anticipated mar...
43m Apr 22, 2025
43m
S5 Ep15: EP 215: Steve Jones
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed marathon running royalty, Steve Jones, to the podcast. The former British and World record holder talked through his career in the 1980's that saw him run a personal best of 2:07:13 in Chicago. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
1hr 28m Apr 19, 2025
1hr 28m
S5 Ep14: EP 214: Neil Gourley
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed World Indoor 1500m Silver-Medalist, Neil Gourley, back to the podcast. Three years on from when he first appeared on the pod, Neil talked about his recent indoor success, as well as his outdoor opener at Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
41m Apr 12, 2025
41m
Weekend Round Up: Grand Slam Kingston
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from Grand Slam Track's opening event in Kingston, that featured emphatic wins from Grant Fisher and Emmanuel Wanyonyi. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
35m Apr 08, 2025
35m
S5 Ep13: EP 213: Sarah Healy
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed European Indoor 3000m Champion, Sarah Healy, to the podcast. The Irish international and M11 track club athlete talked through her training under coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, as well as her approach to racing in the past few months, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
46m Apr 05, 2025
46m
S5 Ep12: EP 212: Grand Slam Track (with Kyle Merber)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Kyle Merber, Director of Athletes and Racing at GrandSlamTrack.com, to the podcast. Kyle talked through the upcoming action at GST's inaugural event in Kingston, Jamaica, next weekend. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
47m Mar 30, 2025
47m
S5 Ep11: EP 211: World Indoors REVIEW
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the World Indoor Championships that featured 1500m medals from Neil Gourley and Georgia Hunter-Bell. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
36m Mar 23, 2025
36m
Weekend Round Up: Podium Festival
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from Podium Festival on Saturday, as well as the Bath and New York City Half-Marathons. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
30m Mar 19, 2025
30m
S5 Ep10: EP 210: Justin Davies
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed British Indoor 800m champ, Justin Davies, to the podcast. The 1:45 man spoke about his progression over the last few years, as well as his preparation for the European Indoor Championships. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
33m Mar 16, 2025
33m
Weekend Round Up: Euro Indoors
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli wrap up the action from the final day at the European Indoors; featuring wins from Jakob Ingebrigsten and Sarah Healy. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
28m Mar 10, 2025
28m
S5 Ep9: EP 209: Andrew Coscoran
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Team New Balance Manchester, and Irish international athlete, Andrew Coscoran, to the podcast. Following his 7:30 3000m PB this indoor season, Andrew talked through the changes in his training setup over the past few years, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
33m Mar 09, 2025
33m
Half-Time: European Indoors
In this week's bonus episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the action from the first couple of days at the European Indoor Champs. They break down the 1500m finals that featured Jakob Ingebrigsten and Georgia Hunter-Bell. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
46m Mar 08, 2025
46m
S5 Ep8: EP 208: Richard Slade
In this week's episode, Oli and Matt welcomed Richard Slade to the podcast, to chat through his emphatic win at the English National Cross Country Champs last weekend. Matt has been coaching Slade since 2022, and the pair spoke about how their relationship and training has developed over the last few years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
58m Mar 02, 2025
58m
Weekend Round Up: National XC & British Indoors
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the English National Cross Country Championships (featuring Richard Slade & Jess Gibbon) at Parliament Hill, and the British Indoor Championships (featuring Georgia Bell & Neil Gourley) in Birmingham. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
53m Feb 23, 2025
53m
S5 Ep7: EP 207: NCAA Scholarships (with Nathan Gillis)
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Nathan Gillis, from Olympic Sports Scholarships, to the podcast. Nathan provided a detailed breakdown for Brits wanting to explore university options in the US, as well as talking through some of the expansion and developments in the NCAA over the past few years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
57m Feb 23, 2025
57m
Weekend Round Up: Is Kiplimo's 56:42 the greatest world record?
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli cover all the action over the last week; including Jacob Kiplimo's stunning Half-Marathon world record, Grant Fisher's 12:44 indoor 5000m record, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
42m Feb 19, 2025
42m
S5 Ep6: EP 206: British Indoor Champs Preview
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the action at next weekend's British Indoor Championships. They talk through all the big hitters, discuss who has the qualifying marks, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
45m Feb 16, 2025
45m
Weekend Round Up: Milrose Games
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Milrose Games that featured Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker and Georgia Bell. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
37m Feb 11, 2025
37m
S5 Ep5: EP 205: George Mills
In this week's episode, Matt welcomed British 3000m Record Holder, George Mills, to the podcast. The OAC Europe athlete gave his insights around his 7:27 performance last weekend, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
31m Feb 09, 2025
31m
Weekend Round Up: BUCS & Boston
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from BUCS XC in Cardiff, and the indoor meets at Boston University and New Balance, before then previewing the Milrose Games at the Armoury. Enjoy!
34m Feb 04, 2025
34m
S5 Ep4: EP 204: John Heymans
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcome 13:03 5K man, John Heymans, to the podcast. The Belgian Olympian spoke about starting out in the sport during college, life as an unsponsored elite runner, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
39m Feb 02, 2025
39m
Weekend Round Up: Area XC Champs & BUCS Preview
In this week's round up, Matt and Oli recapped all the action from the area cross country championships over the weekend, before looking ahead to next weekends BUCS XC Champs in Cardiff. They also previewed the upcoming NB Grand Prix indoor meet, featuring Georgia Bell, Jake Wightman and James West.
45m Jan 28, 2025
45m
S5 Ep3: EP 203: George Couttie
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Virginia Tech based Brit, George Couttie, to the podcast. Following a 14th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Champs, and a Silver medal at the Europeans, George spoke about his training under coach, Ben Thomas, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
48m Jan 26, 2025
48m
Weekend Round Up: Houston Half & Sheffield BMC
In our latest weekend round up, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Houston Half Marathon (inc. Paddy Dever, 60:11 & Jess Warner-Judd, 69:07), and the Sheffield BMC (inc. Issy Boffey, 2:02.82). Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
29m Jan 20, 2025
29m
S5 Ep2: EP 202: Rory Leonard & Andy Hobdell
In this week's episode, the new British 10K record holder, Rory Leonard (27:38), and his Team Makou Coach, Andy Hobdell, joined Matt and Oli to talk about all things Valencia. They delved into the training behind Rory's record breaking run and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
55m Jan 19, 2025
55m
Weekend Round Up: Valencia 10K
In our first weekend round up of 2025, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from Valencia 10k. A number of Brits took the trip to Spain, with Rory Leonard taking the British 10K record. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
33m Jan 13, 2025
33m
S5 Ep1: EP 201: Dean Miller
In our first episode of 2025, Matt and Oli welcomed University of Birmingham coach, Dean Miller, to the podcast. Dean spoke about the brilliant performances from Birmingham athletes at the Liverpool Cross Challenge and the European Cross Country Championships at the back-end of last year, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
58m Jan 12, 2025
58m