The Sunday Plodcast

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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 news and trends within the sport.

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Radio Round Up: Pre Classic (+ Monaco Preview) 08.07.2026 38:23

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Prefontaine Classic, as well as looking ahead to the Monaco Diamond League on Friday. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Justin Rinaldi 04.07.2026 57:49

In this week's episode, Matt welcomed Justin Rinaldi to the podcast. Rinaldi shared his insights on coaching the 800 meters; including speed development, race tactics, and how to optimise performance at the elite level. Discover how his innovative approaches and deep understanding of the event are shaping the future of middle-distance running. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Helen Clitheroe 27.06.2026 44:41

Back for a Sunday Plodcast, Matt welcomed New Balance Manchester coach, Helen Clitheroe, to the show. With the group picking up 4 medals last weekend, Helen talked through the group's success and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: 2-Day London Marathon & Paris DL Preview 25.06.2026 49:39

In this week's episode, Matt is joined by Alex Sutton to discuss the nuances of elite training, the differences between swimming and running, funding challenges, and upcoming Diamond League events. They explore what it takes to succeed at the highest levels and how the sport can evolve. Presented by SportsShoes.com

British Champs REVIEW 21.06.2026 1:03:27

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli discuss a stellar British Championships that included some top class racing. They talk through all the distance events including the wins from Sarah Calvert and Arlo Ludewick over 1500m. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

British Champs PREVIEW 17.06.2026 1:07:07

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at this weekend's British Championships and European Trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Werro & Hodgkinson Reaction 10.06.2026 1:06:10

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Rome and Stockholm Diamond League Meetings; including a historic 800m race between Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: DL Special - Rabat, Rome & Stockholm 03.06.2026 38:47

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through all the Diamond League action; reviewing Rabat, and previewing the meets in Rome and Stockholm. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: NEW World Athletics Standards Reaction 27.05.2026 1:07:44

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli react to the new qualification standards for the 2027 World Championships. They also review all the latest British results from the past week. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: British 10K Trials & Shanghai DL 20.05.2026 53:29

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from the British 10,000m Trials in Loughborough, the Shanghai Diamond League, and the Trafford BMC. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Ross Murray 16.05.2026 53:57

Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt sat down with 2012 Olympian, Ross Murray, to talk all things running. Ross reflects on his career, discusses fatherhood, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Should times run in mixed races count for qualification purposes? 14.05.2026 37:55

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the latest news on the circuit; including Eilish McColgan's comments on the European selection policy, the British 10K Champs, and the Shanghai Diamond League. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: CWG Selection Policies 06.05.2026 47:35

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk you through the Commonwealth Games Selection Policies produced by England, Scottish and Welsh Athletics. They discuss which athletes are in pole position to represent the home nations at the games and speculate how this might affect their racing plans this summer. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: 1:59:30 29.04.2026 58:26

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through Sawe's record breaking performance at the London Marathon. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Mahamed Mahamed: 6 Days Out from London Marathon | "I feel mentally stronger" 22.04.2026 24:17

Mahamed Mahamed talks through his preparation for Sunday's London Marathon in this latest episode. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Boston Review & London Preview 21.04.2026 45:27

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the results from the Boston Marathon before previewing the big one in London this Sunday. They talk through all the elites; focussing on the race to be top Brit. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Evan Jager 18.04.2026 1:01:54

Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt welcomed Steeplechase royalty, Evan Jager to the podcast. The Olympic and World Championship medallist talked through the highs and lows of his illustrious career, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Road Relays + Blind ranking your 'streets won't forget' runners 14.04.2026 35:59

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the road relays, before previewing Boston Marathon and blind ranking your suggestions for runners that the streets won't forget. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Lille 5K + M11 Interview (LIVE from House of SportsShoes) 08.04.2026 1:19:44

In our latest radio round up, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Easter weekend; including Jimmy Gressier's European 5K record in Lille, and some fast running from Brits around the world. Part 2 of the pod comes live from the House of SportsShoes, where Matt sat down with M11 athletes, Ethan Hussey, Erin Wallace, and Sarah Healy. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Sound 10K 31.03.2026 30:42

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the Sound 10K; talking through mixed British results in their early outdoor openers. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Trevor Painter & Jenny Meadows (LIVE from House of SportsShoes) 29.03.2026 1:03:27

Back for a classic Sunday Plodcast, Matt sat down with coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, to talk through the lives and training of Britains fastest training group; M11 Track Club. M11 includes the likes of Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter-Bell, and Sarah Healy, and the group has achieved enormous success over the past few years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: GB Strike Gold at the World Indoors 24.03.2026 45:59

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from the World Indoor Championships that saw Josh Kerr, Georgia Hunter-Bell, and Keely Hodgkinson, strike gold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Bath & NY HM Reviews + World Indoors Preview 17.03.2026 51:29

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 conversation to offer their takes. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: Online v In-Person Coaching: What is the Gold Standard? 10.03.2026 53:43

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! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Radio Round Up: M11 dominance (again) & has content creation overtaken mainstream media? 03.03.2026 1:10:36

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 Big Dog Media's Tom Folan & Lewis Collins follows, to wrap up this week's discussion on the progression of content creation across the running...