{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tallahassee Welcomes the World \u2014 Inside the 2026 World Cross Country Championships","description":"Host Mickey Moore sits down with Amanda Heidecker, Director of Parks and Recreation for Leon County, and Taylor Wheaton, Senior Sports Director for Visit Tallahassee, to talk about how Tallahassee became the proud host of the 2026 World Cross Country Championships\u2014the first global sporting event of its kind ever held in our community.&amp;nbsp; Amanda and Taylor share the behind-the-scenes story of how a local dream that started more than 15 years ago at Apalachee Regional Park grew into a world-class bid that beat out countries around the globe. They reveal what makes this event so special, from the Florida-themed race course (complete with beaches, mud, and even \u201cAlligator Alley\u201d) to the youth races, community runs, and local legacy projects supporting Leon County schools.&amp;nbsp; You\u2019ll hear how this once grassroots vision became reality through the dedication of local runners, volunteers and partners\u2014all coming together to showcase Tallahassee\u2019s spirit, hospitality and love for the sport. Photo: Leon County Government ","author_name":"We Run This Town","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gulfwinds.org\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38740790\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194558875"}