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The Sunday Plodcast

The Sunday Plodcast
Cross Country Championships
London Marathon
British Athletics
Marathon Training
Road Racing
Olympic Marathon
Endurance Training
Emile Cairess
Renato Canova
Athlete Development
Athletics
European Championships
Distance Running
World Cross Championships
Mental Strength In Sports
Mohamed Mohammed
NCAA
NIL Deals
Banister Miles
Steve Cram

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 n... more

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the latest news on the UK circuit; focussing on the recently announced British team for the World Cross Country Championships in Florida next month. They also round up season 5 of the podcast; tal... more

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from Portugal at the European Cross Country Championships; talking through all the races but focussing on the senior competitions that saw Thierry Ndikumwenayo and Nadia Battocletti crowned v... more

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In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at this weekend's European cross country championships. Enjoy!

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the Valencia Marathon; focusing on the Brits at the sharp end of the race, including Alex Yee and Natasha Wilson. Enjoy!

Presented by SportsShoes.com

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Recent Guests

Jake Wightman
A leading British 1500-meter runner and Olympic silver medalist.
Episode: S5 Ep47: EP 247: Jake Wightman & John Hartigan
John Hartigan
Coach of Jake Wightman and his future father-in-law.
Episode: S5 Ep47: EP 247: Jake Wightman & John Hartigan
Cian McPhillips
Elite middle-distance runner from Ireland, who recently competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
Episode: S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
Emmet Dunleavy
Famed Irish coach now coaching the Wheelers, with a background in investment banking.
Episode: S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy
Filip Larsen
Associate Professor at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Nomio
Episode: S5 Ep42: EP 242: Nomio (with Filip Larsen)
Julia Paternain
Bronze medalist marathon runner
Uruguayan National Team
Episode: S5 Ep41: EP 241: Julia Paternain
Gary Martin
Middle-distance runner at the University of Virginia and NCAA competitor.
University of Virginia
Episode: S5 Ep40: EP 240: Gary Martin
Alex Bell
Elite distance runner transitioning from track to road
Episode: S5 Ep39: EP 239: Alex Bell
Jake Barraclough
Runner based in Japan, shares experiences and insights into training and Japanese culture.
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Episode: S5 Ep38: EP 238: Jake Barraclough

Hosts

Oli Lum
Co-host with expertise in athletics and running.
Matt Seddon
Co-host known for engaging discussions around running events and athlete performances.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Only listened to one episode

    Listened to the BiCarrb episode. It was basically an advertisement for a business. No balance. Having tried the product some of the claims that the business owners make were rather alarming.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kenny Osborne
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Best running pod in the game

    Fun, informative and easy to listen to pod that makes your Sunday long runs go by much quicker!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ljc12345678421
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Will have a listen

    Love sports shoes, got asics nimbus for £99 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rapture🇬🇧
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Top drawer podcast

    Absolutely superb. Well presented by very knowledgable presenters. Great for the sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LawlerBoy
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Best Athletics podcast

    Brilliant episodes that have a variety of different stories wether it’s an athlete, coach or someone else involved in running! Very insightful always a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Riddz
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging discussions that balance personal stories with technical insights.
Knowledgeable hosts with great rapport, making complex topics accessible.
Fun, informative and easy to listen to; perfect for long runs!
A mix of praise for the enjoyable format, coupled with some critical feedback on specific episodes.
Diverse guest list providing a range of perspectives on the sport.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#188
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#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#158
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#225
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#78
Australia/Sports/Running
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#115
Italy/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
Q: Do you think it's important to show younger Irish athletes that you can achieve success in Ireland?
Cian acknowledges the importance of demonstrating that elite athletic success can be achieved in Ireland with local resources and support.
S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
Q: What do you think is your biggest weakness going into 2026?
Cian mentions improving aerobic development as a priority, focusing on targeted training in specific zones.
S5 Ep46: EP 246: Cian McPhillips
Q: What was it that you were doing in training that was giving them so much confidence?
Cian's coaches were observing his workout performances, which led them to predict he would perform better than his rankings suggested.
S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy
Q: How do you manage athletes' confidence?
Much of an athlete's confidence comes from seeing their training data improve, along with the reassurance from the coach.
S5 Ep44: EP 244: Emmet Dunleavy
Q: Have you ever found threshold training unsuccessful?
Yes, I had instances where focusing too much on aerobic strength blunted anaerobic performance in middle-distance athletes.

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Content primarily revolves around elite distance running, highlighting insights from top athletes and coaches as well as discussions on current trends and news in the sport. Episodes provide a mix of training experiences, personal stories, race analyses, and insights into the dynamics of coaching, with a particular focus on events like cross country, marathons, and the experiences of notable runners. The friendly, conversational style of the hosts makes it an engaging listen for both avid runners and those wanting to learn more about the sport.

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Recent guests on The Sunday Plodcast include:

1. Jake Wightman
2. John Hartigan
3. Cian McPhillips
4. Emmet Dunleavy
5. Filip Larsen
6. Julia Paternain
7. Gary Martin
8. Alex Bell

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