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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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99:46

Holly's Golden Tarawera, Barkleys Wins Again, and...

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2026/02/17

In Episode 97 of Peak Pursuits Holly Ranson sits down with James to talk through her Tarawera run and that unforgettable moment of being handed a Golden Ticket to Western States on the finish line after her 4th place finish!Hear about Holly's training, approach to the race, and everything that goes into Holly's impressive running career so far.The duo then touch on the Barkley Marathons, with no finishers in this years event, before chatting through a listener question on when to DNF vs when to push

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106:49

Skimo, The State of Trail, and Remembering Your 'Why'...

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2026/02/10

In this episode of Peak Pursuits Sim and Jess are lucky enough to be joined by not only one of the best trail runners in Aus but now a Winter Olympian to boot Lara Hamilton! Lara is currently in Italy in the days leading up to her two Skimo events in the Olympics, and she joins us to chat briefly through her journey so far and what it is like being named on her first Olympic team.Hear how Lara trains, how she stays in touch with what she loves about sport and music, and plenty of the fun stories

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92:02

South West Traverse FKT feat Piotr's | Episode 95

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Brodie and Sim sit down with Piotr Babis to unpack one of the boldest endurance feats ever attempted in Tasmania’s southwest: a first-ever continuous FKT linking the Eastern Arthurs, Western Arthurs, Port Davey and the South Coast Track. Piotr breaks down the brutal reality of 240km and 12,000m of elevation across some of Australia’s most remote and overgrown terrain, covering navigation challenges, weather windows, crew logistics and multi-day fueling in true

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91:38

Tarawera 100 Preparation, AUTRA Performance OTY, and...

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2026/01/28

This week on the podcast Brodie and Vlad are joined by Zoe Manning, up and coming ultra trail specialist. We get to know Zoe before diving into her preparation for the upcoming Tarawera 100km, contrasting her playful and intuitive training style to Vlad's data driven approach for the same race!We then cover the AUTRA Performance of the Year award and how it may have been a missed opportunity to engage the trail running community, discuss a controversial study released this week making bold claims

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149:05

Iain Best | Balancing Training and Family, Uphill...

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2026/01/24

Iain Best is back, and a lot has changed since we last spoke. He is now a dad of two, still racing hard, and still finding ways to train with purpose when sleep is broken and life is full.In this episode, James and Iain go deep on what “real” consistency looks like, how Iain shifted from ultras into the world of mountain and skyrunning, and why uphill racing became the thing he could not stop chasing. It’s an honest chat about identity, ambition, and keeping the love of the sport alive while the

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106:27

World Champs Reflections, Kunanyi 66km Plans & the...

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2026/01/20

In episode 93 of Peak Pursuits, Jess and James sit down with Australian World Champs representative SJ to unpack a big few months on and off the trails. SJ reflects on her Short Trail performance at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, a tough post-race illness, and a confidence-boosting win at Bogong to Hotham last weekend. The conversation then turns to 2026 planning, with a shift toward longer racing and a bold entry into the Kunanyi 66km.Jess and James also share candid updates on

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80:12

Postpartum Wins, Two Bays Fireworks, & UTMB Carbon...

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2026/01/13

In episode 92 of Peak Pursuits, Sim and Jess are joined by Kate Avery fresh off a remarkable post-partum win at the Two Bays Trail Run.Kate breaks down her return to racing, the realities of training and recovery after pregnancy, and how her confidence is building toward a stacked 2026 season. The team dives deep into Two Bays race results across the 28km and 56km, including standout performances from Caitlin Fielder, Toby Sparks and a red-hot elite field. They also tackle major global news with

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88:06

Euro Life, 2026 Race Choices, and Golden...

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, the crew kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into Aussie trail runner Billy Curtis’ European winter campaign, fresh off a win at the Trail del Bora ultra in northern Italy. Billy breaks down his move to longer racing, grey-zone training, and why Montenegro and the Balkans are underrated training hubs for trail runners. The team also looks ahead to the World Trail Majors, including Trans Gran Canaria, Madeira, and Transvulcania, and what they mean for Australian athletes

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79:37

2025 Wrapped Part 2: Season Of The Year & Race Of The...

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2025/12/30

Episode 90 of Peak Pursuits delivers the second half of a comprehensive wrap of a massive 2025 for Australian trail running, as James, Vlad, Brodie, and Sim hand out their end-of-year performance awards.In Part 2, the team debates the standout seasons of the year and the best race battles that 2025 delivered!The team then end with some quickfire discussions on global runner of the year, favourite gear in 2025 and more.What do you think? Were we close or did we miss something? Let us know!***Don’t

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81:43

Trail Running and the Olympics with Mike Duggan

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2025/12/26

Trail running is growing fast, but with that growth comes big questions about governance, identity, and where the sport is heading next.In this episode, James sits down with Mike Duggan, Australian representative on the ITRA Steering Committee, to unpack the global push to bring trail running into the Olympic Games. They explore why the Olympics are even on the table, what problem that pathway is trying to solve, and what still needs fixing in trail running regardless of whether 2032 happens.The

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63:18

2025 Wrapped Part 1: Performance Of The Year &...

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2025/12/23

Episode 89 (and 90 coming next week) of Peak Pursuits delivers a comprehensive wrap of a massive 2025 for Australian trail running, as James, Vlad, Brodie, and Sim hand out their end-of-year performance awards.In Part 1, the team debates the standout performances of the season and the surprise breakout performances, eventually coming to a decision where it feels like there is no right or wrong because how good was 2025!!Throughout, the team unpack deep fields at global races, compare domestic versus

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73:43

Piotr Babis: What Becoming King of The Hill Reveals...

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2025/12/19

Endurance at the extreme isn’t built in a single race. It’s shaped over years of uncertainty, hard choices, and an ability to keep going when there’s no clear finish line.In this episode, James sits down with Piotr Babis — two-time King of the Hill winner, Arc’teryx athlete, and one of Australia’s most quietly accomplished ultra runners — to explore the long path behind his 90-hour performance.They dive into Piotr’s unconventional entry into running, his seven-year fight to stay in Australia, the

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71:18

Kosci 50, Oman Ultra, Shoe Chat, and Finding a Coach...

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2025/12/16

In Episode 88 of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad are joined by Demi Caldwell to unpack a huge stretch of racing across Australia and the international trail scene. Demi reflects on her breakthrough third-place finish at the fiercely competitive Kosci 50, breaking down race strategy, course execution, and a season that’s steadily built momentum at the pointy end of Australian women’s trail running.Vlad recaps his international podium at the Oman ultra, diving into the brutally technical course, racing

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70:54

Triple Wins, VK Lessons & Aussie Team Selection News...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Sim catch up with uphill specialist Iain Best, fresh off a dominant five-week streak of wins across Four Peaks, GSER, and the Buller Skyrun. Iain breaks down his European VK block, the brutal Fully course, racing tactics, and how back-to-back domestic races became a “victory tour” of fitness.The team also dives into major national news: automatic selection for Australia’s Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships, plus the return of the Golden Trail

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88:36

UTK Recaps, Race Insights, and Fuelling Wins feat...

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2025/12/02

Fresh off a stacked Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko 50km, newly minted Aussie citizen Juliette Sewell joins Jess and Brodie for a deep dive into one of the most competitive women’s fields of the Australian trail-running season. Juliette breaks down her fifth-place finish, navigating a brutal descent, shin-scare drama, dialled-in fuelling, and race-day winds that literally knocked her off her feet. We unpack tactics, training tweaks, heat adaptation, uphill treadmill work and her big 2025 target: chasing a

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71:31

UTCT Podium, Terrex Insights, and Charlie's...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad sit down with Adidas Terrex athlete Charlie Hamilton, fresh off his third-place podium at Ultra-Trail Cape Town 55km. Charlie breaks down the brutal technical course, the stacked international field, and how three weeks on the Cape Town trails transformed his race day confidence.The trio dive into elite training insights, including Charlie’s shift to physiologically-driven coaching, technical downhill development, and how he’s preparing for Tarawera

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83:50

Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 2025 Preview

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2025/11/23

In this event preview James and Brodie are joined by Kellie Angel to talk all things UTK as we prepare for the showdowns happening this week!Hear detailed breakdowns of the course and fields, including our predictions on who will come out on top.Looking forward to what will no doubt be some great battles to close out the 2025 season!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,

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79:19

Mindset, Balancing Training and Work, & Kosci 100k...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Sophie Broome joins Jess and Brodie to unpack her journey to the upcoming UTK 100.Sophie reflects on bouncing back from a tough DNF at UTA, the science and testing she’s used to refine her fueling and pacing, and how she’s balancing training with work. Jess shares her own build-up, the challenges of managing anxiety and hormones, and the mental strategies she’s been practicing with a sports psychologist. Together they explore the realities of long-distance trail

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89:43

Setbacks, Comebacks, Taper Chat, and GPT Recap |...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James, Brodie, and Simone reconnect for a big week in trail running.Simone opens up about her ongoing recovery journey and navigating life with POTS, Brodie breaks down his strong return to racing at Triple Tops and what’s next at GSER, and James shares his cautious but optimistic first steps back from a stress fracture.The trio dive deep into what smart tapering really looks like for trail and ultra runners — from elite examples to personal lessons — before

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85:36

Luke Nelson: Smarter Injury Prevention for Trail Runners

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2025/11/09

Trail running is tough on the body — but most injuries don’t happen by chance. They happen from overload, poor communication, or the wrong kind of rehab.In this episode, James sits down with Luke Nelson, sports chiropractor, running coach, educator and podcaster, to unpack what true injury prevention really looks like for trail runners.They explore how to manage training load, why ankle sprains are rarely “simple,” the science of staying fit while injured, and how specific strength and plyometric

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