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The Sunday Plodcast

The Sunday Plodcast
Athletics
British Championships
Running
London Marathon
Distance Running
Olympic Games
British Athletics
Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson
Olympics
Valencia 10K
European Championships
World Championships
George Mills
European Cross Country Championships
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
NCAA
Marathon Training
European Indoor Championships
Tokyo World Championships

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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Latest Episodes

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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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:/... more

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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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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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Recent Guests

Klara Lukan
European record holder over 10 kilometers on the road; Slovenian distance runner
Athletics ( Slovenia )
Episode: Klara Lukan | European 10K Record Holder
Tim Brennan
Co-chairman and Grand Prix director at the British Miler's Club (BMC)
British Miler's Club (BMC)
Episode: Radio Round Up: Project 222 | Where does the BMC go next?
Ryan Elston
Listener and participant in the discussion about BMC pacing and meeting dynamics
Unnamed Loughborough-based runner (as discussed on episode)
Episode: Radio Round Up: Project 222 | Where does the BMC go next?
Kristian Imroth
British champion, NCAA standout, elite steeplechase runner
GB International/UK Athletics
Episode: Kristian Imroth
Justin Rinaldi
Middle-distance coach specializing in the 800m; coached athletes like Mark English, Peter Boll, Josh Hoey
Independent coach (international roster)
Episode: Justin Rinaldi
Helen Clitheroe
British middle- and long-distance runner and elite coach discussed in interview
Episode: Helen Clitheroe
Alex Sutton
Interim co-host and guest on the episode
Episode: Radio Round Up: 2-Day London Marathon & Paris DL Preview
Ross Murray
Former middle-distance runner, Olympic competitor
Episode: Ross Murray
Mahamed Mahamed
Elite marathoner preparing for London Marathon
Episode: Mahamed Mahamed: 6 Days Out from London Marathon | "I feel mentally stronger"

Host

Matt
Multiple-time host of the show with primary affiliation to SportsShoes.com; frequently leads discussions and conducts athlete/coaching interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 261 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.

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    Kenny Osborne
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Will have a listen

    Love sports shoes, got asics nimbus for £99 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rapture🇬🇧
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Top drawer podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LawlerBoy
    United Kingdom3 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 Kingdom5 years ago

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Episodes are described as insightful and essential listening for UK endurance fans.
The tone is noted as friendly, with strong coaching and athlete perspectives frequently highlighted.
Listeners consistently praise the show for its knowledgeable hosting and variety of guests.

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#81
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#133
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#147
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#206
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#223
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#27
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Kristian Imroth
Q: How did your NCAA experience influence your mindset and path to the pros?
It gave me a solid structure, exposed me to a high-performance environment, and reinforced the belief that consistent, goal-driven training can translate into faster times and major championship opportunities.
Helen Clitheroe
Q: How has the recruitment and brand environment impacted your group?
Branded group considerations, in collaboration with brand partners like New Balance and its athlete management arm, influence who joins and how athletes are supported, affecting both the team's performance and the athletes' career paths.
Helen Clitheroe
Q: When does Elise's training separate from Hannah's, given they train together a lot?
They train together often, but Elise may have sessions that include hurdles separately while Hannah handles some health-related or separate work; overall they share many workouts with occasional targeted sessions to address individual needs.
Helen Clitheroe
Q: How do you prepare two athletes in the same race with potentially different objectives?
I look at each athlete individually, tailoring tactics to what they think they need to do to succeed, and manage race dynamics by considering each person's goals and how they can support or differentiate themselves within the same event.
Justin Rinaldi
Q: Why did you decide to commit to coaching only the 800 meters?
I chose the 800 mainly because I fell in love with the event during my own racing days and wanted to focus deeply to maximize one discipline rather than spread myself thin; I believe in tailoring training to the unique demands of the 800 and leveraging the nuances of speed and endurance to optimize performance.

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This show centers on elite distance running, blending athlete and coach interviews with analyses of current events, race strategies, and season-focused news. Listeners commonly hear candid insights from top competitors, ground-level perspectives from coaching groups, and discussions about how policy and calendar changes shape selection and racing opportunities. A notable strength is its practical angle on coaching, training blocks, and the evolving balance between track and road racing, often anchored by on-site reports and a warm, conversational interviewing style. The mix of elite guests, coaching perspectives, and industry context makes it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for training, sponsorships, and understanding th... more

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Recent guests on The Sunday Plodcast include:

1. Klara Lukan
2. Tim Brennan
3. Ryan Elston
4. Kristian Imroth
5. Justin Rinaldi
6. Helen Clitheroe
7. Alex Sutton
8. Ross Murray

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