The Sunday Plodcast

This week, Matt sat down with Alistair Cragg, Irish Olympian and current head coach of North Carolina's Puma Elite, to discuss his growing impact on British distance running. Now based in North Carolina, Cragg is guiding top UK athletes including Patrick Dever, Rose Harvey, and Jack Rowe, as they chase major championships over the marathon. Enjoy!

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The Sunday Plodcast — Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!

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We’re previewing the LA Track Fest, where British stars like Jake Wightman, George Mills, Melissa Courtney-Bryant, and James West are set to test themselves against top international competition.

Meanwhile, at the fan-favourite, Comeback 5000, George Wheeler, Tomer Tarragano, Amelia Quirk, and many more, are lining up in search of fast times and strong statements.

🎙️ This week, Matt and Oli are joined by coaching legend and two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone; the man behind BYU’s rise to dominance in collegiate cross country and distance running.

With over 25 years leading the BYU program, Ed shares incredible stories from his career, including what it takes to develop NCAA champions and Olympians. He dives into his coaching philosophy, how he builds team culture, and what it’s been like guiding some of the biggest names in U.S. distance running, including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Kenneth Rooks, from promising student-athletes to professional stars.

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This week on The Sunday Plodcast, Matt is joined by GB international, Jack Gray, and sub 4 miler, Josh Elston-Carr, to talk about their joint venture, Flycarb; the fuelling brand built by runners, for runners. They talk training, nutrition, and what it takes to compete at the sharp end of British distance running; all while building a brand designed to power endurance athletes from parkrun to the podium.

🎧 Plus, listeners get 10% off at flycarb.com with code PLOD10.

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This weekend's Grand Slam Track meet in Miami delivered thrilling performances, with Josh Kerr and Grant Fisher leading the charge. Kerr showcased his versatility and endurance by clinching the 1500m title with a meet record of 3:34.51 and securing a personal best of 1:45.01 in the 800m, amassing a total of 16 points to win the overall short-distance group title.

On the long-distance front, Grant Fisher demonstrated strategic prowess. After a close second-place finish in the 3000m, he bounced back to win the 5000m with a time of 13:40.32, setting a new meet record and accumulating 20 points to claim the long-distance group crown.

Matt and Oli delve into these performances, analyse the race strategies, and discuss what these results mean for the athletes' seasons ahead. Join us as we break down the highlights from Miami's Grand Slam Track meet.

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Matt and Oli are joined once again by Jake Smith, fresh from clocking a superb 2:11 at the London Marathon last weekend. A familiar face on the UK endurance scene, Jake dives into his training journey, navigating injuries and illnesses, and his ambitions on the roads and track in the seasons ahead.

Plenty of insight, honesty, and classic Jake energy; this one's a must-listen for British distance running fans.

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In this weekend’s round up, Matt and Oli recap all the action from the 2025 London Marathon. From Eilish McColgan’s much-anticipated run to standout performances by Rose Harvey, Mahamed Mahamed, Alex Yee, and more, plus dominant victories from Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa, we cover the key moments and major takeaways from an unforgettable race day.

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed Puma athlete, Paddy Dever, back to the podcast. The 13:04 and 27:08 man returned to the plodcast after 4 years as a professional and talks through his training setup in North Carolina, as well as his imminent move to the marathon, and much more. Enjoy!

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Bonus Episode: London Marathon 2025 Preview

In this special bonus episode, Matt and Oli deliver an in-depth preview of all the action set to unfold at this Sunday’s London Marathon. They take a close look at the stacked international fields, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, alongside world half marathon record-holder Jacob Kiplimo, who makes his highly anticipated marathon debut.

The episode also unpacks the thrilling domestic battles, including Eilish McColgan vs. Charlotte Purdue in the women’s race, and a competitive men’s field with Phil Sesemann, Jack Rowe, and Jake Smith all eyeing top British honors. Plus, they discuss the exciting addition of Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee, stepping up to the marathon distance for the first time.

From elite contenders to breakout stories and tactical insights, Matt and Oli cover it all to get you ready for one of the biggest races on the calendar.

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In this week's episode, Matt and Oli welcomed marathon running royalty, Steve Jones, to the podcast. The former British and World record holder talked through his career in the 1980's that saw him run a personal best of 2:07:13 in Chicago. Enjoy! 

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