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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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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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76:16

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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66:15

Episode 43: Ice Marathon's, Donna Double Training,...

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2025/02/04

Welcome to Episode 43 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel and Brodie Nankervis.Listen in as the team discuss Vlad’s upcoming Ice Marathon in India, Sim starts to get specific with her Donna Double training and Brodie recaps his runs at the Oceania Orienteering champs. Then stick around to hear the crew discuss the reason Brodie has gotten sick of running social media!Finished off with some great

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78:10

Episode 42: Meet Paige Penrose, Double vs Single Run...

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2025/01/29

Welcome to Episode 42 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason, and guest host Paige Penrose! Listen in to hear about Paige’s unique start in trail running running and her time in NCAA, followed by updates from Sim and Jess, listener questions about double vs single run days and poles, and lastly some big news dropping from SingleTrack Events with the formation of a new Trail Team!SingleTrack

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34:13

Hong Kong 33km Winner Billy Curtis!

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2025/01/23

Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Brodie Nankervis interview Billy Curtis fresh off his win in ‘The Third’ at HK100 and recent move to Japan.Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Billy: @billycurtisBrodie: @brodienankMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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77:01

Episode 41: HK100, Strength Testing for Runners, and...

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2025/01/21

Welcome to Episode 41 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Brodie Nankervis. Listen in as Vlad recaps his 3rd place at HK100 ‘The Third’, Brodie gets back into some running, and Sim sparks a conversation about strength training and testing for runners.The team then answer a question about the timing of this years short trail championships being outside the world champs qualification window, and

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63:58

Episode 40: Two Bays, Dealing with Race...

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2025/01/15

Welcome to Episode 40 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason, and Brodie Nankervis. Listen in as Jess recaps her 2nd place at Two Bays 28km, Sim runs a 400m PB, and Brodie takes us through where his rehab is at and how it affects his planning for the year.The team then give some of their thoughts on how to deal with race cancellations in the wake of Two Bays being cancelled mid-race on the weekend.Two

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84:16

Episode 39: Welcome to 2025!

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2025/01/08

Welcome to Episode 39 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason, and Vlad Ixel and is a bit of a round-table discussion on all things coming up in 2025, including: World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Australian selection policy and nomination form here: https://www.athletics.com.au/get-involved-athletics/world-mountain-and-trail-running-championships Golden Trail National/World Series:

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58:54

Episode 38: 2024 Wrapped Part 2!

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2024/12/31

Happy New Year Peak Pursuiters!This ep is hosted by Brodie and Sim as they bring you their (very subjective and at times biased) thoughts on:- Aussie Female/Male Trail Performance of the year- Worldwide Female/Male Trail Performance of the year- Best Aussie Race Battles of 2024- Most Improved Aussie Athletes- Who to Watch in 2025- What to look forward to in 2025We hope you enjoy and we would love to hear your thoughts! Listen in next week for us chatting through all things 2025 on the Aussie trail

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69:33

Episode 37: 2024 Wrapped Part 1

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2024/12/24

Welcome to Episode 37 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason, and Vlad Ixel and has a bit of a different flavour as the crew start with updates on their weeks, answer a listener question, and then dive into part 1 of our 2024 Wrapped with the following questions answered: Best piece of gear 2024 Favourite shoes of 2024 Best training learning Biggest trail running news Itra National League:

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93:04

Episode 36: Sim's Chiang Mai 100km Race Recap, Vlad's...

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2024/12/17

Welcome to Episode 36 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and Vlad Ixel with the team talking through a major race plot twist from Vlad, Sim’s 100km race recap from Thailand, and the prize money available at BackYard Ultras before diving into all the usual segments and results.Start - 27:00 :- Vlad’s Plot Twist and Brodie Becomes a CyclistWe kick off with Vlad giving us a rundown of where he

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82:43

Episode 35: Sustainable Training and Learnings From...

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2024/12/11

Welcome to Episode 35 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Jess Jason, Brodie Nankervis, and guest host Juliette Soule fresh off her second place at UTK 100km! Get to know Juliette and hear her race recap before diving into all the usual segments and results.Start - 45:40 :- Meet Juliette SouleGet to know Juliette Soule, a gun trail runner for Asics who recently placed second at UTK 100km. Listen in for everything from

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64:02

Episode 34: UTK Recap and Inspirational Stories with...

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2024/12/04

Welcome to Episode 34 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Jess Jason, Vlad Ixel, and guest host Dave Stewart! Get to know Dave before diving into Jess’ race recap at UTK then keep listening for Vlad’s recap of his most recent trip to Asia and some awesome results for the week!Start - 21:30 :- Get to Know DaveAs MC for some of the biggest races in the country, Dave Stewart is well entrenched in the trail running scene and

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60:54

GPT Recap with Race Director Joe Dorph!

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2024/11/28

Hi Peak Pursuiters!Listen in to this race recap episode for everything that goes on behind the scenes when it comes to putting on an event like GPT100. From the origin story of getting the event off the ground, the massive logistics involved in a point to point 100 mile, and the sort of thinking and decision making that goes on when races have to be stopped early for safety like this years event.We hope you have enjoyed listening to this years Trail to GPT and it has sparked some motivation to go

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