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Peak Pursuits

Welcome to Peak Pursuits, where we chase dirt-packed trails, soaring ridgelines and the thrill of a finish line like no other. Hosted by trail obsessives and elite runners Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and Jess Jason — plus deep-dives with James Sieber — we bring you candid chats with Australia’s top trail runners.Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest conversations about training, injuries, mindset and balancing life off-trail; plus the latest on Aussie races, events and endurance

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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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85:22

Episode 47: Ice Marathon Glory, Snake Bite Mayhem,...

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2025/03/04

Welcome to Episode 47 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This wild episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel and Brodie Nankervis and has some of the craziest stories yet for the podcast! Hear about Vlad’s win at the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon in India and the chaos of the trip there, catch up with Brodie as he gets back to some consistent running, and hear all the details of Sim’s scary run in with a snake on her last session before Donna Double

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64:11

Kunanyi Mountain Run | Trail Running, Community &...

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2025/03/02

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, we dive deep into the story of the Kunanyi Mountain Run (KMR) with race director Lincoln Quilliam and scholarship athlete Jack Saward. Lincoln shares his journey from adventure sports to trail running and the inspiration behind creating KMR—an event that challenges runners and fosters community, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship.Jack opens up about her transition from Olympic weightlifting to trail running, how the KMR scholarship program has been a

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51:35

Targeting the Ticket - Episode 1!

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2025/02/26

Welcome to Targeting the Ticket, our new series covering the Golden Trail National Series in 2025. Join us to follow the journey of Nathan Pearce, Bridget Lunn and Toby Lang through the 2025 series, with the goal of getting their hands on the golden ticket to the Golden Trail World Series Final later in the year!On the first episode regular host Brodie introduces and gets to know the 3 runners we will be following this season. We talk about the demands of the first race, the Donna Double at the

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66:22

Episode 46: Jess Ronan's Approach to Trail, Highs and...

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2025/02/24

Welcome to Episode 46 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week is hosted by Sim Brick and Jess Jason who are joined by featured guest Jess Ronan! Hear about Jess Ronan’s level headed approach to training, how she incorporates dance and soccer into her training week, the value of targeting the short and hard stuff, and so much more wisdom from the 2023 Australian Mountain Running Champion.Keep listening to hear about the ups and downs of Jess J and

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62:41

Sophie Broome | Pushing Boundaries in Trail Running...

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2025/02/22

In this episode ofPeak Pursuits, host James Sieber sits down with trail runner and researcher Sophie Broome. Fresh off her record-breaking win at the Archie 50k, where she placed first female, second overall, and set a new course record, Sophie shares her journey into the world of trail running and her passion for science.From her roots in the UK to her move across the globe to pursue a PhD in New Zealand and now her work in Melbourne alongside renowned Professor Louise Burke, Sophie’s story is one

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57:38

Matt Crehan | Reflecting on a Decade in Trail Running

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2025/02/20

Matt Crehan | Reflecting on a Decade in Trail RunningIn this episode of Peak Pursuits, host James Sieber sits down with Australian ultra-runner Matt Crehan. Matt, named the 2021 Australian Ultra Runner of the Year, shares his unexpected path into the sport, transitioning from swimming and hiking to conquering some of the world’s most challenging races.We dive deep into his experiences at iconic events like UTMB, Lavaredo, and Everest 135, exploring the highs of podium finishes and the lows of injury

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Episode 45: Tarawera Recap, The Current State of...

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2025/02/19

Welcome to Episode 45 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is a big one as hosts Sim Brick, Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel recap all things Tarawera! We had some huge performances from runners in the Aussie community and it was a bad year to be a course record! Also listen in as the team discuss the evolution of trail and where we currently stand as trail runners all over the globe post incredible fast half marathon times and we watch

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99:03

Episode 44: Tarawera Predictions, Heat Training, and...

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2025/02/12

Welcome to Episode 44 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and Guest Host Maddy Reynolds! Listen in to hear what Maddy has been up to since we last heard from her before the team give their Tarawera predictions and discuss poles, heat training and much more!Finished off with some great results for the week at:Coast to Coast - https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/2025-resultsfed332bbWentworth Falls

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