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Peak Pursuits

Welcome to Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for all things trail running in Australia. Host Simone Brick is joined by fellow trail enthusiasts Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason. Together, we"re here to fuel your love for trail running, share insider tips, and update you on the latest events and races. With the help of James Sieber, we will be joined by Australia’s best trail runners, showcasing their journeys and the ups and downs of the sport at the highest level.

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81:38

Episode 56: Fraser Darcy on Back-to-Back Marathons

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2025/05/07

This week on Peak Pursuits, we’re joined by guest host Fraser Darcy, who’s fresh off a massive fortnight, backing up a huge PB and 2nd place at Ballarat Marathon with a win at Adelaide Marathon just seven days later.Alongside regular hosts Jess Jason and Brodie Nankervis, we dive into how Fraser pulled it off, his training philosophy, and how road racing can translate to trail success. From high volume weeks to trail specific sessions Fraser walks us through what’s been working and what he’s learned

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70:45

Kellie Angel Returns: Taking on WSER, Backing...

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2025/05/05

We’re thrilled to welcome Kellie Angel back to Peak Pursuits!Since her first episode, Kellie has stepped things up in a big way — tackling the Western States Endurance Run, continually building her confidence on the trails, and learning how to train smarter, not just harder.In this episode, we dive into what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and the biggest lessons she’s picked up along the way — from her first time at a big international race to how she balances work, family, and a growing love of

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65:57

SRWS: Penang SkyRace Recap with Sim and Blake!

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2025/05/01

Welcome to a special episode of Peak Pursuits where you will here from the podcasts own Sim Brick alongside Blake Turner as they both begin their seasons in the SkyRunner World Series!Sime and Blake give an overview of what the SkyRunner World Series is before recapping their races in the extreme heat at Penang SkyRace in Malaysia. Hear about the wild course, their respective strategies and struggles, and what it was like to race in Malaysia.They then finish up with their thoughts on the race they

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71:41

Episode 55: Catch Up with Billy Curtis, wild UTA...

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2025/04/30

Welcome to Episode 55 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. In this episode Jess Jason and Brodie Nankervis are joined by Billy Curtis to catch up on his adventures in Asia, including a win at the Korean Golden Trail National Series on the weekend!Hear about Billy’s experiences of living in Japan and racing both in Japan and across Asia, Brodie’s orienteering races over Easter and Jess’s training between Buffalo Stampede and UTA, including a hectic course

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61:00

Targeting The Ticket Episode 4!

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2025/04/29

Episode 4 of Targeting the Ticket is hosted by Sim and we hear from Toby, Bridget and Nathan after the most recent race of the series, Kunanyi Mountain Run. Toby gives a recap of his 2nd place, Bridget recaps her win at Buffalo Stampede 20km which she ran instead of Kunanyi, and Nathan recaps his training after also giving Kunanyi a miss to prepare for Coastal Ascent in June.The crew then talk through the current points standings and their thoughts as they prapre for the last of the normal season

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66:18

Episode 54: Fuelling The Work, Travel Woes and Penang...

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2025/04/22

Welcome to Episode 54 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel in the days leading up to Sim’s first SkyRace of the season in Malaysia!Hear about a missed result last week by Olympic Triathlete Sophie Linn, Vlads recovery from Five Peaks, and Sim’s taper, travel and course check for Penang SkyRace! Vlad and Sim then briefly discuss the field for this weekend's race with three Aussies in the running for top

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95:24

Ben Burgess | Always going to be me

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2025/04/18

Ben Burgess joins James fresh off the back of a course-record win at the Kunanyi Mountain Run 66K — a race that felt like the culmination of a two-month journey through the trails, the community, and the soul of Tassie trail running.But this conversation is so much more than just a race recap. We talk about what it really means to go all-in on running, giving yourself the space to chase it without letting it consume you.Ben shares the mindset shift that helped him ditch the pressure, trust the

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67:04

Episode 53: Vlad's Aus Short Trail Champs Win, Snack...

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2025/04/15

Welcome to Episode 53 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel fresh off his win at the Australian Short Trail Championships in South Australia!Hear about how Vlad’s race went down, with everything from managing the heat and pacing, shoe choices, and his newly found love of Adelaide trails. Then Jess updates us on how her Buffalo recovery has been, Sim runs through her last bit of SkyRunning race

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57:12

The Trail Less Traveled: Tyla Windham on Grit,...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of the Peak Pursuits Podcast, James catches up with Tyla Windham, an elite trail runner with an inspiring journey that’s anything but ordinary.From tearing it up on dirt bikes to mastering mountain bikes, Ironman triathlons, and now ultra-running, Tyla’s athletic journey is one of resilience, passion, and relentless evolution. Fresh from an impressive race at the Buffalo Stampede 100K, Tyla shares candid insights into the highs, lows, and gritty realities of competing at an elite

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103:29

Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of Peak Pursuits!

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2025/04/09

Welcome to Episode 52 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Brodie Nankervis as we celebrate one year of sharing our journeys and chatting all things trail running in Aus!In this episode hear how Vlad is feeling ahead of his first ultra in a few years at the Aus Short Trail Championships at Five Peaks this weekend, before Brodie updates us on his return to running and the ever changing plan for the year

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67:33

How Does Patricia McKibbin Balance Work, Family, and...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of the Peak Pursuits Podcast, James sits down with Patricia McKibbin—trail runner, physiotherapist, and all-around powerhouse.If you’ve followed the Australian trail scene, you already know Patricia has put down some seriously impressive performances, including a standout run at the Asia Pacific Championships. But what makes her story even more inspiring is how she balances elite-level training with her work as a pediatric physiotherapist, being a mum, and tackling the unpredictable

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78:49

Episode 51 Featuring Buffalo Stampede 100km Men's...

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2025/04/02

Welcome to Episode 51 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Jess Jason, Vlad Ixel, and guest host fresh off his incredible win at Buffalo Stampede 100km, Michael Dunstan!Hear about how the weekend went down at Buffalo Stampede with race recaps from Jess and Michael, including a discussion on mindfulness and managing performance anxiety. Vlad then starts a discussion on the team training camps that many of the major brands are

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31:51

Targeting The Ticket Episode 3!

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2025/03/27

Welcome to Episode 3 of Targeting the Ticket, our series covering the Golden Trail National Series in 2025. In this episode Nathan, Bridget, and Toby discuss how their last few weeks have been including the national Mountain Champs for Nathan. Hear how Bridget feels ahead of Buffalo 20k, Toby ahead of the next stop on the GTNS Kunanyi Mountain Run, and Nathan's season plans!Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or

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86:06

Episode 50: The Future of Trail Running, Killian into...

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2025/03/25

Episode 50 of Peak Pursuits is here!Your hosts, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and new team member James Sieber, discuss their recent training, racing, and recovery journeys.The guys dive deep into Vlad's current training approach, and James shares more about being a full-time run & strength coach and his current injury. They then get very philosophical about the future of trail running!We wrap up the episode with a reminder about the upcoming Australian team selections for the Trail Running World

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68:47

2025 Kunanyi Mountain Run Preview & Predictions |...

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2025/03/22

Join James and Brodie as they break down the 25K Kunanyi Mountain Run, the second stop of the Golden Trail National Series in Australia. With Brodie’s insider knowledge from past races, they dive into the course details, race strategies, key contenders, and what to expect from this epic trail challenge.Timestamps: (0:00) – Introduction & Course Breakdown (11:40) – 25km Women’s Field (23:50) – 125km Men’s Field (50:30) – Mountain Marathon Overview (52:50) – 66km Women’s Field (57:15) – 66km

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107:20

2025 Buffalo Stampede Preview | Course Breakdown,...

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2025/03/20

James and Jess are joined by Buffalo Stampede course director Joseph Dorph to dive deep into the upcoming 2025 Buffalo Stampede. They break down the key races—the 100K, 42K, and 20K—analysing the course changes, standout athletes, and race-day strategies.Timestamps: (0:15) – Introduction & Event Overview (5:45) – 100K Men’s Field (23:50) – 100K Women’s Field (42:35) – 42K Men’s Field (54:40) – 42K Women’s Field (1:15:00) – 20K Men’s Field (1:34:05) – 20K Women’s Field (1:44:30) - Closing

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107:59

Episode 49 Featuring Fraser Darcy: Aus Mountain...

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2025/03/18

Welcome to Episode 49 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and guest Fraser Darcy!Fraser became a two-time Aus Mountain Running Champion over the weekend in Adelaide and he comes on to tell us his story of getting into running, how he has improved in the recent years, how the race panned out, and his training in the lead up to his win.Sim and Brodie then give updates on where they are at in training

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59:36

Targeting the Ticket: Episode 2

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2025/03/13

Welcome to Episode 2 of Targeting the Ticket, our series covering the Golden Trail National Series in 2025. In this episode we get Donna Double recaps from Bridget Lunn, Nathan Pearce and Toby Lang, who all finished on the podium in some big course PBs! Hear how the men’s and women’s races panned out at the front, from the tactics, nutrition, falls and everything in between.Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or

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55:36

2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships...

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2025/03/12

James Sieber and Brodie Nankervis dive into the key storylines, top contenders, and new team selection criteria ahead of the 2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships.Timestamps: (0:00) – Introduction & purpose of the episode (0:56) – Team selection criteria (18:53) – Weather conditions & course preview (23:50) – Men’s field analysis (41:15) – Women’s field analysis (51:23) – U20 race preview (52:23) – Final ThoughtsLinks: Startlist AA Selection Policy AUTRA Selection Policy

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76:00

Episode 48: Donna Double Recaps and Multi Day Event...

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2025/03/11

Welcome to Episode 48 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted in person by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel only a few hours after their races at Warburton Trail Fest’s Donna Double! Hear how the races went down, from the highs of some incredible performances to the struggles that inevitably pop up when tackling such a brutal course.Sim and Vlad then answer a listener's question about how to get the most out of yourself in a Multi-Day race

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