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The Sunday Plodcast

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Episodes

S4 Ep36: EP 186: Cathal Doyle

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

Aug 31, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 36

S4 Ep35: EP 185: Ava Lloyd

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

Aug 24, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 35

S4 Ep34: EP 184: Sam Reardon

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

Aug 17, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 34

BONUS EP: PARIS Sign-Off

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

Aug 12, 202429 min

S4 Ep33: EP 183: Super Saturday in PARIS

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

Aug 10, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 33

BONUS EP: Days 7 & 8 in Paris

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

Aug 08, 202426 min

BONUS EP: Talking Paris (with Matt Stonier)

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

Aug 07, 202447 min

BONUS EP: Days 5 & 6 in Paris

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

Aug 06, 20241 hr 6 min

BONUS EP: Paris Day 4 (inc. George Mallett Interview)

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

Aug 04, 20241 hr 19 min

S4 Ep32: EP 182: Underway in Paris

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

Aug 03, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 32

S4 Ep31: EP 181: PARIS PREVIEW

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

Jul 27, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 31

S4 Ep30: EP 180: London Diamond League round-up

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

Jul 20, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 30

S4 Ep29: EP 179: All about the Diamond League (Reviews of Paris & Monaco)

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

Jul 13, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 29

S4 Ep28: EP 178: Phil Norman

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...

Jul 06, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 28

BONUS EP: British Olympic Trials '24 REVIEW

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

Jul 01, 20241 hr 7 min

S4 Ep27: EP 177: Zak Mahamed

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

Jun 29, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 27

S4 Ep26: EP 176: British Olympic Trials '24 PREVIEW

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

Jun 22, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 26

S4 Ep25: EP 175: European Championships REVIEW

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

Jun 15, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 25

S4 Ep24: EP 174: Adam Spencer

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

Jun 08, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 24

S4 Ep23: EP 173: Barry Fudge

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!

Jun 01, 20241 hr 54 minSeason 4Ep. 23

S4 Ep22: EP 172: Brendan Hackett

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

May 25, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 22

S4 Ep21: EP 171: Maurten Sports Fuel (with Josh Rowe)

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

May 18, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 21

S4 Ep20: EP 170: Highgate Night of the 10,000m PB's PREVIEW

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

May 11, 202451 minSeason 4Ep. 20

S4 Ep19: EP 169: Renato Canova (part 2)

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

May 04, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 19

S4 Ep18: EP 168: Renato Canova (part 1)

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

Apr 27, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 18

S4 Ep17: EP 167: Steve Cram

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

Apr 20, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 17

BONUS EP: London Marathon 2024 PREVIEW

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

Apr 16, 202442 min

S4 Ep16: EP 166: Alex Botterill

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

Apr 13, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 16

S4 Ep15: EP 165: Road to Paris

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

Apr 06, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 15

S4 Ep14: EP 164: Calli Hauger-Thackery

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!

Mar 31, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 14
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