<p><strong>🏃 Presented by Aletheia Run</strong> — The wearable that helps you run stronger, avoid injury, and know why. Get a free trial (just pay shipping) and save 10% for a year with code <strong>LETSRUN10</strong>: <a href="https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial" rel="nofollow">https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial</a></p> <p>What a weekend of running! Team USA for next month's World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee is set, with <strong>Parker Wolfe</strong> and <strong>Weini Kelati</strong> your champs as <strong>Gracie Morris</strong> &amp; <strong>Ethan Strand</strong> win too.  At BU, <strong>Josh Hoey</strong> obliterated the world indoor record in the 600 meters while <strong>Jane Hedengren</strong> crushed the NCAA record in the 5,000 in her first collegiate track race. Then on Sunday, <strong>John Korir</strong> bounced back from his Chicago disappointment to win the Valencia Marathon in a massive negative split, while <strong>Joyciline Jepkosgei</strong> outlasted <strong>Peres Jepchirchir</strong> in the first race ever with two women under 2:15. Plus: Olympic triathlon champion <strong>Alex Yee</strong> ran 2:06, number two Brit ever behind only Mo Farah.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial" rel="nofollow"><strong>Aletheia Run</strong></a> <strong>sponsored our USA XC coverage.</strong> Developed by sports scientists in Eugene after two decades of research, it's the only device that gives you a force portrait of your running form, detecting issues invisible to the naked eye. Personalized drills, targeted feedback, and real insight into your biomechanics. Try it free &amp; save 10% with code <strong>LETSRUN10</strong>: <a href="https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial" rel="nofollow">https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial</a></p> <p>🎁 <strong>Supporters Club:</strong> Join at <a href="https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"><strong>LetsRun.com/subscribe</strong></a> — use code <strong>LETSRUN67</strong> for $67/year or $6.76/month.</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.aletheia.run/start-my-free-trial" rel="nofollow">Aletheia Run</a> Try it free &amp; save 10% with code <strong>LETSRUN10</strong></li> <li><a href="https://www.townshiptlh.com/" rel="nofollow">Meetup in Tallahassee - Town Hall, 3-6 PM after World XC</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/news/2025/12/2025-usatf-cross-country-championships-results/" rel="nofollow">USA XC results</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj32YTpI9e8" rel="nofollow">Josh Hoey 600m World Record Interview</a></li> <li><a href="http://letsrun.com/news/2025/12/josh-hoey-smashes-600m-world-record-jane-hedengren-ncaa-5000m-record-at-2025-bu-opener/" rel="nofollow">Jane Hedengren BU 5K Race Recap</a></li> <li><a href="https://resultados.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/live-results/marathon/" rel="nofollow">Valencia Marathon Results</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rvjN4qU47o" rel="nofollow">Marco Langan Interview (Warning: F-bombs)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IejTSWt6788&amp;t=10s" rel="nofollow">Shelby Houlihan Post-Race Comments</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=13926790" rel="nofollow">CIM USA Marathon Championships Results</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:00:00 - Aletheia Run: Train Smarter</li> <li>00:01:18 - Introductions, Weldon's vacation, prediction contest recap</li> <li>00:03:17 - Let's Run Meet Up at World XC - Town Hall, 3-6 PM</li> <li>00:05:45 - Men's USA XC: Parker Wolfe wins, Rocky Hansen impressive 2nd</li> <li>00:07:20 - USA Track &amp; Field skipping World Relays - budget concerns</li> <li>00:09:45 - Grant Fisher skipping USA XC discussion</li> <li>00:11:28 - Team USA medal chances at World XC</li> <li>00:14:08 - Men's USA XC: Biggest winners &amp; losers - Teare, Hunter, Bosley miss out</li> <li>00:17:35 - Huge run for Parker Wolfe - why we made the shirts</li> <li>00:20:27 - Women's USA XC: Kelati wins, Katie Izzo impressive 2nd</li> <li>00:24:30 - Valby &amp; Tuohy miss the team - what's going on?</li> <li>00:30:18 - Women's USA XC: NCAA champions struggling as pros</li> <li>00:35:05 - Grant Fisher at USA XC as spectator</li> <li>00:36:45 - Mixed Relay Storylines: Gracie Morris &amp; Wes Porter make team</li> <li>00:40:18 - Alistair &amp; Amy Cragg - Coaches of the Year?</li> <li>00:42:30 - Atmosphere at USA XC - crowd concerns</li> <li>00:45:50 - NXN: Jackson Spencer wins, headed to BYU</li> <li>00:47:38 - Niwot Colorado wins team title - genetics in running debate</li> <li>00:51:00 - Addy Ritzenhein, genetics, and the nature vs. nurture discussion</li> <li>00:56:32 - Valencia Marathon Women: Jepkosgei 2:14:00, Jepchirchir 2:14:43</li> <li>00:58:00 - World #1 Women's Marathon debate: Jepkosgei vs. Assefa vs. Jepchirchir</li> <li>01:00:15 - Valencia Marathon Men: John Korir dominates</li> <li>01:02:55 - Non-African born runners &amp; doping discussion</li> <li>01:04:35 - Alex Yee runs 2:06 - Olympic triathlon champ's marathon debut</li> <li>01:07:11 - Americans in Valencia: Emma Bates (hemochromatosis diagnosis), Keira D'Amato</li> <li>01:09:03 - Why is 2:14 the new normal for women's marathoning?</li> <li>01:13:06 - Male pacers in women's races - is it fair?</li> <li>01:16:20 - Rojo &amp; Weldon's world record pacing stories</li> <li>01:19:40 - Josh Hoey obliterates 600m World Record - 1:12.84</li> <li>01:21:30 - Hoey's split from coach Justin Ranaldi - what happened?</li> <li>01:27:00 - Can Hoey break the 800m World Record? Heated debate</li> <li>01:33:21 - Shelby Houlihan's motivation struggles post-suspension</li> <li>01:40:23 - Jane Hedengren smashes NCAA 5000m Record - 14:44</li> <li>01:44:40 - Phenoms &amp; burnout - are we pushing too early?</li> <li>01:48:12 - Other BU Results: Habtom Samuel vs. Marco Langan</li> <li>01:51:32 - CIM Marathon Results - Molly Born wins, Sarah Hall 2nd at 41</li> <li>01:54:42 - Upcoming: Brooks XC Championships, European XC Championships</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us:</strong> Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow">[email protected]</a> or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line.</p> <p>Spread the word to a friend!</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://podcast.letsrun.com" rel="nofollow">http://podcast.letsrun.com</a></p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/52421a90-45d2-4c8c-bb0e-e42058a687c0" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/52421a90-45d2-4c8c-bb0e-e42058a687c0</a></p>