Donald Speas
Dec 27, 20231 min
Interview conducted via Donny Speas
After not having her best race at NXN, Texas native Elizabeth Leachman put together a masterclass performance to win the Foot Locker XC National Championships! We caught up with the superstar sophomore to talk about her overall cross country season, her tactics and mindset for her championship races and more!
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Leachman's Rise to Superstar Status (0:13)
Most Impactful Meet Leading Up to Championship Season (0:47)
Difference in Tactics Between NXN & Foot Locker (1:52)
Set Strategy Going into Foot Locker? (2:38)
Battle With Rachel Forsythe (3:22)
Course Differences Between NXN & Foot Locker (4:08)
What Was the Key Turning Mark in Race? (5:00)
Realization That Leachman Had Won Foot Locker XC Title (5:43)
Surprised By Large Margin of Victory? (6:20)
Reflecting Thoughts Two Weeks Removed (7:00)
Advice to Younger Athletes or Those With Championship Aspirations (7:50)
Goals For Track & Long-Term (8:41)