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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
Mohamed Mohammed
Mental Strength In Sports
NIL Deals
NCAA
Banister Miles
Seb Coe

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 round up all the action from the Half-Marathons in Bath and New York over the weekend, as well as previewing the upcoming World Indoor Championships. Preet (Citius Mag) and Sikhalo (Activate the Burners) join the ... more

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Following a wrap up of the weekend's results (including Kiplimo's World Record Half-Marathon & the Inter-Counties XC Champs), Matt and Oli debate the increasing prominence of online running coaches with guest callers. Enjoy!

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the results from the weekend (Including Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter-Bell & Jack Higgins), before welcoming caller and running content creator, Cole Gibbens, to the podcast. An interview with ... more

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the weekend's national cross country championships, as well as talking through Keely Hodgkinson's World Indoor 800m record and Megan Keith's British 10K record, and much more.

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Recent Guests

Lewis Collins
Founder of Big Dog Films Productions, Big Dog Media partner
Big Dog Media
Episode: Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media?
Tom Folan
Photographer, producer, and creative director at Big Dog Media
Big Dog Media
Episode: Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media?
Cole Gibbens
Elite runner discussed in Bath and content space
Independent athlete
Episode: Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media?
Mark Hookway
Tunbridge coach, guest on the episode
Tunbridge AC
Episode: Radio Round Up: Milner unstoppable? How quick can Keely go? (& more!)
Ali Douglas
Caller/guest offering perspective on celebrations and rule enforcement
Episode: Radio Round Up: Milner unstoppable? How quick can Keely go? (& more!)
Jack Higgins
British athlete and medalist
Club: Tunbridge
Episode: Radio Round Up: British Indoors + Jack & Ted Higgins Interview
Ted Higgins
British athlete and medalist
Club: Tunbridge
Episode: Radio Round Up: British Indoors + Jack & Ted Higgins Interview
Elise Cranny
American Distance Sensation, just over a 30-minute 10K performer, American record holder, has some stellar lifetime best, Stanford graduate, former BTC member.
M11
Episode: Elise Cranny
Dave Mullarkey
Athlete who performed at the World Cross-Country Championships
Episode: BONUS: World XC Review (w/ Dave Mullarkey)

Hosts

Matt Seddon
Co-host with deep involvement in running content and media industry coverage
Oli Lum
Co-host and media/content professional with a focus on elite running storytelling

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 250 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 Kingdom10 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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Hosts are knowledgeable and pull useful insights from athletes and coaches.
Balance of performance, coaching, and media discussions is a strong point.
Guests bring high credibility and diverse perspectives that add depth to conversations.
Fresh, insightful, and consistently entertaining, with great guest choices.

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#19
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#190
Canada/Sports/Running
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#117
Australia/Sports/Running
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#232
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#2
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
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#27
Ireland/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media?
Q: Are you an influencer? Are you a runner? Are you an elite runner? Are you a sub-elite runner?
Cole explains that he sits primarily in the content creation space, with training always taking priority; he uses content to document training while aiming to maintain performance, and acknowledges a balance between visibility and athletic integrity.
Radio Round Up: British Indoors + Jack & Ted Higgins Interview
Q: What are your plans for the summer?
We aim to sharpen our times and exceed ourselves at outdoor competitions, focusing on breaking personal bests.
Elise Cranny
Q: What sparked the conversations to join M11?
I saw Georgia at the pre-Fontaine Classic... I needed to be part of a team again.
Elise Cranny
Q: How has life been as part of a UK-based group?
It's been refreshing... just being in a whole different culture and see how training and philosophies are different.
BONUS: Valencia 10K Review (w/ Joe Wigfield)
Q: What are Joe's future racing plans following his performance in Valencia?
He is looking forward to competing in the Barcelona half marathon next, aiming to achieve close to or under 61 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sunday Plodcast

What is The Sunday Plodcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on elite distance running, with a strong emphasis on how athletes train, tell their stories, and engage fans through media and live content. Across recent episodes, hosts interview top runners, coaches, and media contributors to unpack performance, training philosophy, race strategy, and the evolving business of sponsorship and storytelling in the sport. A recurring thread explores the intersection of high-level athletics and media production, including content creation by teams behind elite athletes, while guests range from record-holding athletes to coaches shaping performance. The format consistently combines race analysis, practitioner insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on development, competition, and fan eng... more

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Recent guests on The Sunday Plodcast include:

1. Lewis Collins
2. Tom Folan
3. Cole Gibbens
4. Mark Hookway
5. Ali Douglas
6. Jack Higgins
7. Ted Higgins
8. Elise Cranny

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