In this episode, we catch up with Sydney-based distance runner Kieren Tall, who has returned to racing after a long recovery from a serious injury. When we last had Kieren on the show in 2022, he was competing at a high level with personal bests of 28:47 in the 10K and 13:50 in the 5K. Soon after, he was diagnosed with compartment syndrome and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, a very rare injury which forced him to step away from running completely and threatened the basic function of his legs. His recovery started with relearning how to walk before gradually building back to training.

In our discussion we dive into what it took—both physically and mentally—to get back, his approach to training now compared to before the injury, and how his mindset has evolved after such a long road. We also break down some of Kieren’s races since his return, including Bay to Bay, Sydney Harbour 10K and the Sydney Marathon 10K.

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