The Trackstaa Podcast Returns! World Cross Country Preview + Festive Racing Highlights #athletics

It's THE RETURN of the Trackstaa Podcast.

Hosts Richard Morrell and Lucy Jones are back on the mic and dive straight into the biggest talking points in athletics, bringing plenty of analysis, strong opinions, and a few bold predictions along the way.

In this episode, they look ahead to the World Cross Country Championships, chatting through likely winners, what kind of course we’re in for, and why racing on home soil could give Team USA a real edge. There’s a deep dive into the form of key contenders too, including Jacob Kiplimo in the men’s race and Agnes Ngetich and Maurine Jepkoech Chebor on the women’s side, plus a look at how the mixed relay might play out, with Australia shaping up as serious contenders.

The conversation then turns to recent action closer to home, with a British distance running form check after some eye-catching performances from Verity Ockenden and Matt Ramsden. Rich and Lucy also recap the Hogman Howay 5K, discuss whether it could become a fixture on the calendar, and debate whether Battersea Park really deserves its reputation as one of the quickest courses in the UK.

To round things off, attention shifts to the roads with a preview of the Valencia 10K, one of the fastest races on the calendar, and what a stacked elite field could mean for the early-season pecking order.

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