The Sunday Plodcast

In our first weekend round up of 2025, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from Valencia 10k. A number of Brits took the trip to Spain, with Rory Leonard taking the British 10K record. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In our first episode of 2025, Matt and Oli welcomed University of Birmingham coach, Dean Miller, to the podcast. Dean spoke about the brilliant performances from Birmingham athletes at the Liverpool Cross Challenge and the European Cross Country Championships at the back-end of last year, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from today's European Cross Country Championships. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

To celebrate 200 episodes of the Sunday Plodcast, Matt and Oli welcomed Faith Kipyegon to the podcast. Faith's credentials are off the scale, so we'll just leave them here for you; 2014 CWG 1500m Gold2015 WC 1500m Silver2016 OLY 1500m Gold2017 WC XC Gold2017 WC 1500m Gold2019 WC 1500m Silver2020 OLY 1500m Gold2022 WC 1500m Gold2023 WC 5000m Gold2023 WC 1500m Gold2024 OLY 5000m Silver2024 OLY 1500m GoldThe Greatest. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's European Cross Country Championships, before welcoming Kate Axford to the podcast (56:45). Kate spoke about her emphatic win in Liverpool last weekend, as well as her rise through the UK ranks over the past two years. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from yesterday's Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials. They covered the senior men's and women's races, as well as the U23's and short course trials. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next week's Liverpool Cross Challenge and European Trials. They talk through all the contenders in the Senior Men's and Women's races, as well as the U23 and Short Course Trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Following a review of Mansfield, Matt welcomed British 800m Champion, Phoebe Gill, to the podcast. The 17-year old Paris Olympian spoke about her phenomenal season, that included a personal-best of 1:57 over 800m, as well as talking through some of the challenges she's overcome to get to the top. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, following a short review of the Valencia Half Marathon, Matt and Oli welcomed Olympic Bronze medallist, Georgia Bell, back to the podcast. The British record holder over 1500m spoke about her phenomenal summer season, that saw her claim Olympic Bronze in Paris. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

Following a short preview of the upcoming races at Mansfield and Podium, Matt welcomed Swedish international, Andreas Almgren, to the podcast. The 12:50 5000m and 26:52 10,000m man spoke about his approach to training and racing, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

For this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed two-time British Olympian in the 1500m, Revée Walcott-Nolan, to the podcast. The OAC Europe athlete spoke about her performances in Paris that saw her lower her PB to 3:58.08. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Oli sat down with Calli Hauger-Thackery to discuss her new PB of 2:21:24 from the Berlin Marathon, just 7 weeks after a DNF at the Paris Olympics. Calli talks about the ups and the downs of the past few months, as well as what's next in her career. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Tim Eglen joined Matt and Oli on the podcast. The AFD coach spoke about his work with the likes of Jack Rowe, Will Barnicoat and Niamh Brown, as well as talking through how he's developed his coaching over the years. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through some of the upcoming Cross Country action, as well as covering all the latest news on the distance running circuit. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

With the 2024 track season having come to a close, Matt and Oli round up the most recent races, before looking ahead at what's to come over the winter. Enjoy!

Following reviews of the Great North Run and more, Matt welcomed 3:29 1500m man, Hobbs Kessler to the podcast. Following his 5th place finish in Paris, Hobbs spoke about how he got into the sport, his approach to training, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Emile Cairess back to the podcast. Following his 4th place finish in Paris last month, Emile talked through his preparations under coach, Renato Canova, his Olympic experience, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, following a review of all the recent news on the distance running circuit, Matt and Oli welcomed Cathal Doyle to the podcast (46:40). The Irish 1500m Olympian spoke about his experience in Paris, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

Following a review of the Lausanne Diamond League, Matt and Oli welcomed British U20 1500m champion, Ava Lloyd, to the podcast. Ahead of representing GB at the the World Juniors in Peru next week, Ava spoke about her training setup under coaches, Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, following a preview of the Lausanne Diamond League, Matt and Oli welcomed Paris Olympian, Sam Reardon, to the podcast. The 1:45 800m man returned from the Games with 2 medals from the 4x400m relay events, and he spoke about his time in Paris and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this final bonus episode from the Paris Olympic Games, Matt and Oli round-up the last of the action from Siffan Hassan's win in the Marathon, before chatting through some of their highlights of the champs. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli round up all the action from days 9 and 10 in Paris; including Georgia Bell's Bronze in the 1500m, Emile Cairess' 4th place finish in the Marathon, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli chat through the action from the Men's Steeplechase final and the Women's 1500m semi-finals. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

On this bonus episode, Matt Stonier joined the boys to talk about the Paris Olympics. They chat through all the action from the morning of day 7; featuring Pattison, Burgin and Giles in the 800m heats, and Mills, Dever and Atkin in the 5000m heats. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the past couple days at the Paris games. They breakdown all the races; including Keely's Gold and Kerr's Silver. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

On this bonus episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from day 4 in Paris before welcoming distance running journalist, George Mallett to the podcast. George spoke about his time observing Patrick Sang's NN running group, including Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through the first few athletics sessions at the Paris Olympics; including Joshua Cheptegei's emphatic 10,000m victory. Daily podcasts will follow, covering all the distance action from the games. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the distance action at the Paris Olympic Games. Chatting through every event from the 800m to the marathon, this is your guide to the favourites for Olympic gold. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from the London Diamond League (featuring Keely Hodgkinson, Olli Hoare & Grant Fisher), as well as chatting through some of the recent news on the UK circuit. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through all the action from the Paris and Monaco Diamond League meetings from the past week. With the Olympics now just weeks away, they discuss some of the favourites going in the middle distance events. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.cm

Following the announcement of the British Olympic team for Paris, Matt and Oli chat through all the selection decisions before welcoming Phil Norman to the podcast. Despite running 8:18.65, the 6th fastest British Steeplechaser of all time and Tokyo Olympian missed out on selection. Phil talks about his experiences with British Athletics selection policies over the years, as well as his training and career as a whole. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli review all the distance action from the weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

Following a brief rundown of the action at the US Olympic Trials, Matt and Oli welcomed Nike athlete, Zak Mahamed to the podcast. The 23 year-old 27:46 spoke about his training under coach, Idris Hamud, his goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt, Oli and George preview all the action at next weekend's British Championships and Olympic Trials in Manchester. Talking through the favourites in all the distance events, this is a must listen ahead of the trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli review all the action from Roma2024; covering all the British results and looking ahead to the Olympic Trials. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcome Australian 1500m champ and NCAA 1500m bronze medallist, Adam Spencer, to the podcast. The Wisconsin man talked about his training under coach Mick Byrne, preparing for Paris, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's bumper episode, Matt and Oli break down the British team for next week's European Championships in Rome, before welcoming Barry Fudge to the podcast (55:40). The former head of endurance at British Athletics chatted about working closely with Mo Farah during the peak of his career, and much more. Enjoy!

Following a review of all the action from the Highgate Night of 10K PB's, Matt and Oli welcome Brendan Hackett to the podcast. The sports psychologist and former CEO of Athletics Ireland spoke about mentally preparing for major championships, Irish medal hopes for Paris, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's Prefontaine Classic. First though, they welcome Maurten Scientist, Josh Rowe, to the podcast, to talk all things sports fuelling. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli preview all the action at next weekend's Highgate Night of 10K's, including the British trials for the Paris Olympics (featuring Paddy Dever & Megan Keith). They break down the start lists, selection criteria, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

We're back with part 2 of Renato Canova's presentation on how to be an elite marathoner! Following a review of some of the latest races on the UK circuit, Renato starts talking about how he first met Emile Cairess (34:40). Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, following a review of the London Marathon, Matt and Oli welcomed Renato Canova to the podcast (14:40). Canova, who truly is marathon coaching royalty, spoke in this first part about the development of his world-famous training methodology. Stay tuned for part 2, where Renato speaks about meeting Emile Cairess, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

For this week's podcast, Matt welcomed 3:46 miler and British record holder, Steve Cram (21:20), to the podcast; previewing the upcoming Bannister Mile races at Oxford University, as well as chatting through Steve's career. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and Oli previewed all the upcoming action for Sunday's London Marathon. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the national road relays, before welcoming this week's guest, Alex Botterill, to the podcast. The 1:44 800m runner and Puma athlete, talked about his relationship with coach, Steve Cram, his plans for the season ahead, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode Matt and Oli chat through some of the latest World Athletics rankings on the Road to Paris 24. Predicting some of the British team, they also preview some upcoming races, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from the World Cross Country Championships (featuring Jacob Kiplimo, Abbie Donnelly, and Will Barnicoat), before welcoming this week's guest, Calli Hauger-Thackery, back to the podcast. The 2:22 Marathoner and Nike athlete spoke about being selected for the Olympic Games in Paris later this year, and much more. Enjoy!

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli start by having a rant about their own running, before reviewing Podium Festival and previewing the World XC. In the second half of the episode, the boys are joined by two-time Inter Counties XC Champ, Calum Johnson. The unsponsored 2:13 Marathoner talked about training under coach, Alan Storey, prepping for World XC, and much more. Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Oli talk through the recently announced World XC team, before welcoming this week's guest, Brett Robinson, to the podcast. Ahead of the Paris Olympic marathon, Brett chatted about training, racing, and his own podcast, For The Kudos (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-kudos/id1607767885). Enjoy! Presented by SportsShoes.com

For this week's episode, Matt and Oli reviewed all the action from last weekend's World Indoor Championships in Glasgow; including Josh Kerr's 3000m Gold, Jemma Reekie's Silver, and much more. Enjoy!Presented by SportsShoes.com