Weekend Preview: Comeback 5000, LA Track Fest & More!
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.
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S5 Ep19: EP 219: Ed Eyestone
🎙️ 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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S5 Ep18: EP 218: FLYCARB (with Josh Elston-Carr & Jack Gray)
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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Weekend Round Up: Grand Slam Miami
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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S5 Ep17: EP 217: Jake Smith
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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The Sunday Plodcast, presented by http://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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