For this week's episode, Matt and Oli chat through the transition from the summer to winter season; recapping the end of the track season and some of the early autumn races, before looking ahead to cross country, and much more. Enjoy!
Oct 08, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 47
For this week's episode, we joined Tracksmith founder, Matt Taylor, at the brand's latest pop-up store in London. Matt talked us through the Tracksmith running brand and how it all started, their reasoning for opening their doors in the UK, their plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
Oct 01, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 46
For this week’s podcast, we caught up with British Ultra runner, Tom Evans. Tom recently finished third at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in an incredible time of 20:34:36. He’s also pretty handy over the shorter events that we normally cover on the podcast; with sub 14 and 30 clockings over 5K and 10K respectively. We chatted lots about the trail scene, including how he got into the sport, how he trains for such long events, how can be applicable to all runners, and much more. Enjoy!
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 45
For this week’s episode, we spoke to GB international and On Running athlete, Amy-Eloise Markovc. With PB’s of 8:40 in the 3K and 14:56 in the 5K, along with a 4th place finish at the Commonwealth Games, Amy’s had a fantastic season in 2022. We chatted through her performances at all three major championships this summer and much more. Enjoy!
Sep 17, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 44
For this week's podcast, we spoke to GB and Tinman Elite steeplechaser, Jamaine Coleman. Jamaine has run a number of personal bests this season, including an 8:27 steeple, 7:44 3K, and 13:26 5K. We chatted about his career so far; including life as a Tinman and representing GB at the World Indoor and European Outdoor Championships this summer. Enjoy!
Sep 10, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This week, we spoke to 3:37 1500m man, Adam Fogg (aka The FOGDOG Exclusive https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFOGDOGExclusive?app=desktop&cbrd=1&themeRefresh=1 ). We spoke about it all; growing up in Australia, running for Drake in the NCAA, signing for Under Armour, and of course YouTube. Enjoy!
Sep 03, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 42
For this week's episode, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Ben Pattison. Ben's had a fantastic season this year; taking a bronze medal for England at the Commonwealth Games and finishing 6th at the European Championships. Ben talked to us about his career so far; including his current setup at Loughborough University, his relationship with his coach and recent plodcast guest, Dave Ragan, and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 27, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 41
This week, we spoke to coach and agent, Stephen Haas. Coaching at Under Armour’s Dark Sky Distance Group in the US, we spoke to Stephen about how he balances his coaching with his work as an agent and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 20, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 40
For this bonus episode, we preview Saturday's Asics Home Nations 5K race. Organised by SportsShoes and Podium 5K, the race will see some of the top athletes in the country battle it out for team and individual prizes. We chat through the start lists and the event itself. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2022•24 min
This week, we welcomed Basingstoke AC coach, Dave Ragan, to the podcast. Dave coaches a number of 800m athletes including the likes of Ben Pattison and Reece Sharman-Newell, and we spoke to him about his coaching journey so far. Enjoy!
Aug 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 39
For this bonus EP, we were joined by Conor (A.K.A @the.running.statistician on Instagram) to preview next week's European Championships. We chatted through all the distance events on the track and gave our thoughts on who we think will challenge for the medals. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 17 min
This week, we wrapped up the action so far at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; covering all the distance events on both the men's and women's side. We also previewed the remaining finals. Enjoy!
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This week, we spoke to British international marathoner, Jess Piasecki. Jess is the 2nd fastest Brit of all time with a PB of 2:22 and she just finished 12th at the Eugene World Championships. We spoke to her about her career so far, her plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
Jul 30, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We round up the last of the action from the Eugene World Champs in this bonus episode; covering the men's and women's 800m and 5000m finals. We also chat about some of the new qualification rulings that the IAAF announced for the Paris Olympics. Enjoy!
Jul 26, 2022•56 min
This week, we (p)review all the action for the World Championships taking place right now in Eugene, Oregon. We cover all the distance events and even manage to get excited by some sprints too… Enjoy!
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 36
For this week's podcast, we chat through all the distance action at the Eugene World Championships. We recap the heats of the races that have already taken place and preview every race due to go down over the following week. Enjoy!
Jul 16, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 35
For this week’s episode, we welcomed US Olympian, Hillary Bor, to the podcast. Hillary represented Team USA at the Rio and Tokyo games in the steeplechase and he recently won this year’s US trials for the Eugene World Champs. He’s got PB’s of 8:08 for the 3000SC and 13:10 in the 5000 and we spoke to him about his career so far; from his upbringing in Kenya, to training in the US Army’s WCAP programme, and everything in-between. Enjoy!
Jul 09, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This week, we spoke to 1:44 800m man, Kyle Langford. Kyle finished 3rd at the British Champs last weekend and booked his spot on the plane to Eugene for the World Champs later this month. We spoke to him about his career so far, including his 4th place finish at the London 2017 Worlds, his current training and racing setup, his plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Within this bonus episode, we announce the winner of our British Champs prediction contest and chat through the British Athletics team selection for the World Champs in Eugene. We also preview the Morton Games and Podium 5K that are taking place this weekend. Enjoy!
Jun 28, 2022•27 min
This week, we reviewed this weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials. We covered all the distance events, from the 800, right the way through to the 5000. Enjoy! Use code SUNDAYPLOD10 for 10% off at SportsShoes.com
Jun 26, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week, Matt and Oli preview next weekend's British Championships and World Championship Trials races. All the distance events, from the 800, right up to the 5000, are covered. Enjoy!
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This week, we spoke to 2012 Olympian and now athletics commentator, Hannah England. Hanna won a silver medal at the 2011 World Champs and, this summer, she's part of the World Athletics commentary team for Eugene. We chatted about her career as an athlete, how she got into commentary, and much more. Enjoy!
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week, we spoke to 2:09 marathon man, Dewi Griffiths. The Wales and Great Britain international talked us through his career so far; from making the Commonwealth Games team in 2014 and running his 2:09 debut in 2017, to struggling with injuries and illnesses more recently and now trying to work his way back to his best. Enjoy!
Jun 04, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week, we welcomed Mark Rowland to the podcast. Mark took bronze in the Steeplechase at the 1988 Olympic Games in a British record of 8:07 and he now coaches at Nike's Oregon Track Club in the USA. Mark's record still stands today and we spoke to him about his own career as an athlete, his transition into coaching, and much more. Enjoy!
May 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week, we were joined by the newly crowned Emsley Carr Mile winner and 3:37 1500m man, Matt Stonier. Based at Loughborough University, Matt is a regular GB junior in Cross Country and we spoke to him about his win in highgate last weekend, his career so far, goals for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
May 21, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 27
For this bonus EP, we review the elite races from Highgate's Night of 10K's and preview some of the upcoming races on the UK calendar. Enjoy!
May 19, 2022•35 min
This week, we spoke to Washington Husky and Irish International, Brian Fay. Brian has a 5K PB of 13:16 and he finished 10th at the European XC Champs in November. We talked through his career so far, his plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!
May 14, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This week, we spoke to race organiser, Ben Pochee. Ben founded the Highgate Harriers Night of 10,000m PBs back in 2013 and we spoke to him all about the event. We talked about how it first started, how it has developed over the years, and we looked ahead to next weekend's meet too. Enjoy!
May 07, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 25
For this week's podcast, we spoke to 3:33 1500m man, Will Paulson. Will grew up in the UK, but now competes for Canada and trains with the Oregon Track Club in the US. We talked about his recent PB in the 1500, his relationship with coach, Mark Rowland, and much more. Enjoy!
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 24
For this week's episode, we welcomed Calli Thackery to the podcast. Fresh off a new personal best of 15:09 over 5000m, Calli talked us through the race that saw her top the UK rankings in a World Championship qualifying time. Based out in Australia with the Melbourne Track Club under coach, Nic Bideau, Calli offers quite a unique perspective for a British distance runner. We chatted about her career so far, her plans for the rest of the season, and much more. Enjoy!
Apr 23, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23