BONUS EP: Saucony NATIONAL XC Preview
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this weekend's Saucony National Cross Country Championships; covering the men's and women's individual races, as well as the team titles. Presented by SportsShoes.com
21m Feb 21, 2024
21m
S4 Ep8: EP 158: Georgia Bell
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Milrose Games, BU Valentine Meet, and much more! This week's guest, Georgia Bell, then joined the podcast ahead of this weekend's British Championships. Georgia talked through her return to the sport in recent years; including how her coach, Trevor Painter, has managed to get her into world-class shape ahead of Paris 2024. En...
1hr 2m Feb 18, 2024
1hr 2m
S4 Ep7: EP 157: Indoor Action (Reviews & Previews)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reflected upon some recent races on the indoor circuit; including the NB Boston Indoor GP (featuring Jake Wightman & Jess Hull), and the Lee Valley Mile. In the latter half of the episode, they previewed what's to come; including Milrose Games (featuring Josh Kerr & Laura Muir), and the British Indoor Championships. Amongst all the indoor action, they cover...
50m Feb 11, 2024
50m
S4 Ep6: EP 156: Jack Rowe
For this week's episode, Jack Rowe returned to the podcast to talk about his recent 7:38 3,000m win in Boston. The Puma athlete is planning on attempting the Olympic 5,000m standard of 13:05 on the 10th of February. Following Jack's interview, Matt and Oli chatted about all the upcoming meets over the next few weeks. Presented by SportsShoes.com
59m Feb 04, 2024
59m
S4 Ep5: EP 155: Chris Jones
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli break down all the action from the Boston Indoor 5000m races (including George Mills, Sam Atkin & Jack Rowe), before welcoming this week's guest (28:15), Chris Jones. The UKA Head of Endurance Strategy spoke in detail about the NGB's plans for the coming years. Chris also explained how he's recently started coaching Marc Scott ahead of his Marathon debut in ...
1hr 16m Jan 28, 2024
1hr 16m
S4 Ep4: EP 154: Jess Warner-Judd
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli discussed some of the scepticism following Agnes Ngetich's 10K WR of 28:46 in Valencia. Then, following her 30:41 performance in the same race, Jess Warner-Judd was welcomed back to the podcast for this week's interview. Jess spoke about some of her training going into Valencia, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
57m Jan 21, 2024
57m
S4 Ep3: EP 153: London International XC (with Eamonn Martin)
For this week's episode, Matt and Oli chatted through the results of the Sheffield BMC, before introducing this week's guest, Eamonn Martin. Currently race director for next weekend's (21/01/24) London International Cross Country, Eamonn provided an insight into what we can expect from the event. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
1hr 5m Jan 14, 2024
1hr 5m
S4 Ep2: EP 152: Innes FitzGerald
In this week's episode, Matt and Oli wrapped up all the action from the Ribble Valley 10k, that featured a head-to-head between Marc Scott and Emile Cairess; before then introducing this week's guest, Innes FitzGerald. The 17 year-old European U20 XC Champion spoke about her career so far, her plans for the next few years, and much more. Enjoy!
58m Jan 07, 2024
58m
S4 Ep1: EP 151: Will Barnicoat
To kick off season 4, Matt and Oli chatted through some of the final races in 2023; including the Cardiff Met Christmas Classic 3000m (featuring Laura Muir) and the Ribble Valley 10K. This week's guest though, was double European XC Champ (U20 & U23), Will Barnicoat. The Puma athlete reflected upon his recent U23 title, as well as talking through his training setup and much more. Enjoy! Presen...
1hr 1m Dec 31, 2023
1hr 1m
BONUS EP: Newsround & 2023 Sign-Off
For this bonus episode, we've wrapped up some of the latest stories in the sport going into the Christmas period, as well as giving you a preview of what's to come in Season 4 of The Sunday Plodcast. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
50m Dec 17, 2023
50m
BONUS EP: Liverpool XC REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we talked through all the action from the Liverpool X Challenge and European XC Trials. With the British Team having just been announced, we chatted through the teams on both the Men's and Women's side, as well as the races themselves. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
41m Nov 28, 2023
41m
BONUS EP: Liverpool XC PREVIEW
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for this Saturday's British Athletics Cross Challenge and European Trials event in Sefton Park, Liverpool. We talked through our predictions for the top 5 spots in both the men's and women's races. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
39m Nov 22, 2023
39m
S3 Ep50: EP 150: Josh Kerr
For our 150th episode, we welcomed Josh Kerr back to the podcast. We spoke to the 1500m World Champion about that magical night in Budapest and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
50m Nov 12, 2023
50m
S3 Ep49: EP 149: Hannah Nuttall
For this week's episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester athlete, Hannah Nuttall. Hannah holds PB's of 4:05 over 1500m and 15:16 over 5000m and we talked through her journey in the sport. From growing up with Olympian parents, to training at the University of New Mexico, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
37m Nov 05, 2023
37m
S3 Ep48: EP 148: Newsround (inc. Cardiff X, Mansfield & More!)
For this week's episode, we previewed all the upcoming action on the British distance running scene; including Cardiff X Challenge, Mansfield Relays, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
42m Oct 28, 2023
42m
S3 Ep47: EP 147: Laura Weightman
For this week's podcast, we spoke to two-time British Olympian, Laura Weightman. Having just announced her retirement from the sport, we spoke to Laura about her stellar career, her decision to retire, and what the future might hold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
38m Oct 21, 2023
38m
S3 Ep46: EP 146: Are these WR Marathons legit?! (& more)
For this week's episode, we discussed the recent world records in both the men's and women's marathons at Chicago and Berlin. We also reviewed some of the action at last weekend's National Road Relays and previewed the Cross Country season ahead. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
36m Oct 14, 2023
36m
S3 Ep45: EP 145: Scott Beattie
For this week’s episode, we spoke to Hoka athlete, Scott Beattie. Coached by Andy Hobdell, Scott recently finished 9th in the 5K at the World Road Running Champs. We spoke to Scott about starting his running career at Morpeth Harriers, spending a number of years running for Tulsa in the NCAA, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
51m Oct 07, 2023
51m
S3 Ep44: EP 144: Richard Nerurkar
For this week’s podcast, we spoke to two-time Olympian, Richard Nerurkar. Richard represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 1992 over 10,000m and in 1996 over the marathon. We spoke to the 2:08 marathoner about some current trends within the sport, as well as his own career, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
45m Sep 30, 2023
45m
S3 Ep43: EP 143: Hayden Wilde
For this week’s episode, Matt and Oli caught up about all the latest action on the distance running scene, before welcoming this week's guest, Hayden Wilde (24:48). They spoke to the Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medalist about racing and training at the elite level, as well as delving into how he got into the sport in the first place. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
50m Sep 23, 2023
50m
S3 Ep42: EP 142: Sam Tanner
For this week's episode, we spoke to 3:31 1500m runner, Sam Tanner. At just 23, Sam is already New Zealand's 2nd fastest ever 1500m athlete; with just Nick Willis having gone quicker. We spoke to Sam about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
50m Sep 16, 2023
50m
S3 Ep41: EP 141: Max Burgin
For this week's episode, we spoke to Nike athlete and 1:43 800m man, Max Burgin. At just 21, Max has been a serious talent for a number of years now, and we spoke to him about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
39m Sep 09, 2023
39m
BONUS EP: British Road Running Champs REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we reviewed all the action from Friday's British Road Running Champs, as well as chatting through the Brussels Diamond League. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
41m Sep 09, 2023
41m
S3 Ep40: EP 140: Diamond League round-up, Big-Half Preview (& more!)
For this week’s episode, we discussed our World Champs ‘hangover’; reviewing the Diamond League meets from the past few days, as well as previewing the upcoming races at The Big Half and the Great North Run. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
43m Sep 02, 2023
43m
S3 Ep39: EP 139: World Champs round-up
For this week’s episode, we reviewed all the action from the final day of the World Champs in Budapest, as well as talking through our overall highlights of the week. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
59m Aug 28, 2023
59m
Budapest Bonus: Day 8
For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 8 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy!
29m Aug 27, 2023
29m
Budapest Bonus: Day 5
For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 5 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com (http://sportsshoes.com/)
32m Aug 23, 2023
32m
Budapest Bonus: Day 4
For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 4 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com (http://sportsshoes.com/)
38m Aug 22, 2023
38m
Budapest Bonus: Day 2
For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 2 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
34m Aug 21, 2023
34m
Budapest Bonus: Day 1
For this bonus episode, we chatted through all the action from day 1 of the World Champs in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
36m Aug 20, 2023
36m
S3 Ep38: EP 138: Ethan Hussey
For this week's podcast, we spoke to European U23 Silver Medalist and 1:44 800m man, Ethan Hussey. The Leeds based Nike athlete spoke to us about his career so far under coach, Andy Henderson, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
43m Aug 19, 2023
43m
BONUS EP: World Champs Preview '23
For this bonus episode, we previewed all the action for the upcoming World Championships in Budapest. As always, we covered all the distance events, from the 800m, right up to the 10,000m. Enjoy!
1hr 17m Aug 16, 2023
1hr 17m
S3 Ep37: EP 137: Issy Boffey
For this week's podcast, we spoke to New Balance athlete, Issy Boffey. The Birmingham-based athlete spoke to us about her new PB of 1:59 over 800m in Madrid, as well as her preparations for the World Champs in Budapest, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
44m Aug 12, 2023
44m
S3 Ep36: EP 136: Katie Snowden
For this week’s podcast, we spoke to British 1500m Champion and Under Armour athlete, Katie Snowden. Katie has PB’s of 4:00 in the 1500 and 1:58 in the 800, and we spoke to her ahead of the World Championships in Budapest. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
40m Aug 05, 2023
40m
S3 Ep35: EP 135: Ossama Meslek
For this week's podcast, we spoke to 3:34 1500m man, Ossama Meslek. The UK-based Italian international spoke to us about his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
47m Jul 29, 2023
47m
BONUS EP: London & Monaco DL REVIEW
For this bonus episode, we reviewed all the action from the Diamond League meetings in London and Monaco over the weekend. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
58m Jul 24, 2023
58m
S3 Ep34: EP 134: Brian Fay
Fresh off a new Irish Record of 13:01 over 5000m, we welcomed Brian Fay (EP 76) back to the podcast. Brian’s just finished up his NCAA career at Washington and returned to train under coach Feidhlim Kelly (EP 106) at the Dublin Track Club. The Nike athlete talked us through his race in Heusden, his plans going forward, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
43m Jul 22, 2023
43m
S3 Ep33: EP 133: Mid-SZN news round-up
For this week's episode, we chatted through everything happening right now on the distance running scene. From the European U23 Championships, to the Morton Games, the World Champs selection, and everything in-between. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
53m Jul 15, 2023
53m
S3 Ep32: EP 132: British Champs '23 REVIEW
Reporting live from a car park in Manchester... For this week's podcast, we reviewed all the action from this weekend's British Championships; covering all the distance events from the 800 up to the 5000. Presented by SportsShoes.com
37m Jul 09, 2023
37m
BONUS EP: Amy-Eloise Markovc
For this bonus EP, we teamed up with our partners at SportsShoes.com, to bring you our first 'vodcast'. We were joined by On athlete, Amy-Eloise Markovc for this episode, as she was preparing for this weekend's British Championships. For the first time ever, you can watch this podcast on the SportsShoes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sportsshoes_com
33m Jul 07, 2023
33m
S3 Ep31: EP 131: British Champs '23 Preview
For this week's episode, we previewed next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. As always, we covered all the distance events, from the 800m, up to the 5000m. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
1hr 2m Jul 01, 2023
1hr 2m
BONUS EP: Catch-up with parkrun WR Holder, Andy Butchart
For this bonus episode, we caught up with the new parkrun world record holder, Andy Butchart! Butchy ran the time of 13:45 at Edinburgh parkrun on Saturday, taking down Andy Baddeley's previous record of 13:48 from 2012. We spoke to Butchy about the run itself, his plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
20m Jun 29, 2023
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S3 Ep30: EP 130: Anita Bean
For this week’s podcast, we spoke to Anita Bean. Anita is a registered nutritionist, health writer and author. Perhaps best known for her publication of, ‘The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition’, we spoke to Anita about the importance of nutrition for distance runners, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
1hr 2m Jun 24, 2023
1hr 2m
S3 Ep29: EP 129: Oliver Dustin
For this week’s episode, we spoke to 800m man, and Tokyo Olympian, Oliver Dustin. A European U20 champion in 2019, Dustin broke into the senior ranks with his signature kick in 2021; running 1:43 in Nice. We spoke to him about his career so far, his goals for the next few years, and much more. Enjoy!
46m Jun 17, 2023
46m
BONUS EP: Weekend Roundup (inc. Paris DL, Fast 5000 & NCAA's)
For this bonus EP, we reviewed all the track action from the weekend's races. We extensively covered the Paris Diamond League, as well as mentioning the British interests at the Fast 5000, the NCAA Championships, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
49m Jun 13, 2023
49m
S3 Ep28: EP 128: Mike Foppen
For this week’s episode, we spoke to Dutch Olympian, and 13:11 5000m man, Mike Foppen. Mike trains with the Lions Track Club in Paris, and we spoke to him about his career so far, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
42m Jun 10, 2023
42m
S3 Ep27: EP 127: James West
For this week’s episode, we welcomed James West back to the podcast. We first spoke to Westy back in February 2021 (EP 13), so go and check that out if you want more of an overview on his career. This time though, we caught up about his recent move to New Balance Manchester, and what it means for the years ahead. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
37m Jun 03, 2023
37m
S3 Ep26: EP 126: Mario García Romo
For this week’s podcast, we spoke to European Bronze medallist in the 1500m, Mario García Romo. Mario ran his personal best of 3:30, when he finished 4th at the World Champs in Eugene last summer. We spoke to him about growing up in Spain, his time in the NCAA at Ole Miss, and now training under Coach Dathan Ritzenhein, at the On Athletics Club. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
42m May 27, 2023
42m
BONUS EP: Highgate 10,000 RECAP + MORE!
For this bonus episode, we recapped all the action from the Night of the 10,000m PB's, as well as the Manchester 10K. We also previewed some upcoming races on the distance running calendar. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
22m May 24, 2023
22m
S3 Ep25: EP 125: Jonny Davies
For this week’s episode we spoke to 13:16 5,000m runner, Jonny Davies. Fresh off his new PB that sent him to the top of the UK rankings; we spoke to Jonny about his exceptional junior career, navigating injuries over the past few years, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com
53m May 20, 2023
53m