Leanne Pompeani has had a phenomenal start to the 2022/23 season, kicking off with a victory at the open national 10,000m title at Zatopek in December. Her success continued as she placed second in the world cross-country trails, earning her a spot at the World Cross Championships in Bathurst. In addition, Leanne also triumphed in the world’s largest fun run, the City2Surf, as well as the Burnie 10 in 2022. Her outstanding performances over the past year have cemented her status as one of Australia’s premier distance runners.

Presented by the new Runner’s Tribe podcast host James Constantine.