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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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71:47

APTRC Prep With Aus Captain Kellie Angel, KMR 2027...

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2026/10/01

In this episode Jess and Brodie sit down with Kellie Angel to talk through her recent races, her impressive longevity in the sport, and what it means to be competing in her 8th Australian team as Co-Captain. Hear about Kel's recent coaching change, how her year has been so far, and what her prep for APTRC will look like.In news the crew discuss the athlete support and state team competitions announced for the Aus champs at KMR 2027, as well as changes to the UTMB Age Group Qualifying structure ad

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105:11

Shane Johnstone | Building Transcend, Bringing Racing...

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2026/09/29

This week, James welcomes Shane Johnstone back to the podcast to chat about the story behind Transcend and what goes into building a trail event in WA’s Avon Valley.After joining this year’s live broadcast, James wanted to hear more about why Shane and his business partner Mitch do things the way they do. From experiences racing overseas to finding a way through the valley, Shane shares how Transcend came about and the details they’ve put into making it special for everyone in the field.We get into

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105:54

Australian APTRC Team Announced, Vietnam Mountain...

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2026/09/24

We hope you enjoy this ep as Brodie and Sim sit down with Billy Curtis after his recent races at Transcend Ultra and Vietnam Mountain Marathon 50km to hear what he has been up to. Billy details the change in pace as he switched into full time work mode and the training changes he made around that, his strategies going in to each race, and what is coming up both on the trails and off.Then we cover the exciting news of the Aus team being announced for APTRC! We will be sending a super strong team to

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93:45

Hownslow Magic, Salomon Into Triathlon, Europe Recaps...

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2026/09/16

In this episode brought to you by ASICS, Sim, Vlad and Jess are all back in Aus and sit down to recap where they are at. Hear about Vlad's last VK race in Europe, Jess' weekend at Hownslow and trip to Perth, and Sim's Trofeo Kima and Euro trip recap.The team then discuss an interview with the Mayor of Chamonix about the sustainability of UTMB in it's current format, and talk through Salomon's move into triathlon as the major global partner of Ironman.Then hear a review of the new ASICS MetaFuji 2

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70:49

Ben Burgess | Post-Worlds Pressure, NNormal...

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2026/09/13

Ben Burgess returns to the podcast nearly a year after producing the biggest performance of his career at the World Championships.But what came next wasn’t straightforward.Ben talks openly about the pressure and attention that followed Worlds, losing some of the drive that had taken him there, and the challenge of rebuilding his fitness and confidence while adjusting to life as a sponsored athlete with NNormal.We get into his difficult day at UTA, learning to trust a lower-volume approach with a new

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106:35

Triathlete to Trail: Transitioning from being an...

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2026/09/11

In this Episode Brodie and Jess are joined by Sophie Linn to get to know Sophie and recap OCC. Hear about Sophie's transition from elite triathlon to trail, her approach to training and racing, and how both Sophie's and Jess' races went.In news topics the crew discuss the release of the 2027 WMTRC criteria on AA, and touch on the upcoming World SkyRunning champs.Then listen in to some awesome results around the global and domestically - with even more to come next weekend at Hownslow!Join us on

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68:18

Hounslow Marathon & 17km 2026 Preview | Course...

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2026/09/09

James and Brodie are back to preview the Hounslow 17km and Marathon, and there’s plenty to get excited about as racing ramps up in the Blue Mountains.The men’s 17km has us questioning whether this is one of the strongest short-distance fields we’ve seen this year, while Bridget Lunn returns with a chance to go one better. In the marathon, can Julia Anderson turn two second places into a win, and how will the battle between Mike Carroll and Piotr Babis play out?We get into the contenders, local

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119:10

UTMB Recap Feat Matt Dunn | Episode 125

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2026/09/02

What a week! In this episode James and Vlad sit down with Matt Dunn to get to know more about Matt first before diving into all things UTMB, including Matt's own 22:39i:26 run. With many other great aussie performances and some crazy tight racing there is plenty to chat about!Join us on Patreon for ad-free early releases and bonus shows HERERESULTS:International: UTMB AUS CCC AUS OCC AUS ETC AUSDomestic: Wonderland Trail Run (VIC) Coastal High (WLD) Trail Blaze (WA) North West Round 3 (TAS)

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98:05

Transcend Ultra and UTMB Predictions with Charlie...

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2026/08/26

In this episode Brodie and Vlad are joined by Charlie Hamilton after his win over the weekend at Transcend Ultra. They chat through his year so far including Tarawera, Buffalo Stampede, Maxi Race, and Monte Rosa befire diving into his battle with Billy Curtis at Transcend.The crew then dive into UTMB week, as the races have already begun with Milly and Charlie Young out amongst the front runners at PTL! Hear their thoughts on the fields, the last minute drop outs, and what it is like on the ground

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95:04

Western States, Coast to Kosci, Pacers, and Backing...

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2026/08/21

In this episode brought to you by ASICS, James is joined by Sim to talk to Holly Ranson about all things Western States; from her eye troubles during, recovery afterwards, and answering a listener question about pacers. We also get top hear about Holly's plans for Coast to Kosci this year and her approach to it, which includes a huge backup from winning Baradorf 125km over the weekend to tackling Transcend 65km this coming weekend!Sim then gives a brief update as she approaches Trofeo Kima this

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61:52

Trancend Trail Race Preview 2026

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2026/08/18

For the first time, we’re heading west for our full preview of the 2026 Transcend Ultra.James and Brodie break down the deceptively tough 65km course, from its short, punchy climbs and rough footing to the relentless sawtooth section that could decide the race late.In the women’s field, Holly Ranson, Anna McKenna, Kellie Angel and local favourite Christie Lori shape up for a fascinating battle. On the men’s side, Charlie Hamilton returns to race on Australian soil, Billy Curtis arrives in

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124:20

Sierre-Zinal, Elite Mid-Race Support, The Impact of...

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2026/08/12

In this episode Brodie and James sit down with Iain best to talk about his european race season including his most recent run at Sierre Zinal.The trio do a deep dive before getting an update on James own Euro adventures and Brodies very big new life adventure!James and Iain then stay on to discuss some talkin points of the week, including mid-race support systems for elites after Nienke Brinkeman was disadvantaged at Sierre Zinal, as well as the ongoing conversations about the impacts of a race as

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79:32

Euro Summer, Progressing Trail Running in Aus, and...

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2026/08/05

In this episode Jess and Vlad are joined by Christie Lori to chat about the recent Mixed Team Stirling Range Ridge FKT Christie was part of. Hear about Christie's journey into running, her impressive results so far, and the wild adventure the FKT was.The team also discuss the AUTRA survey (Found here) on shaping the future of the sport and what they would love to see progress, before plenty of results from a big weekend!***Don’t forget, use code PEAK at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for

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78:09

Sports Chiro Luke Nelson | Returning From Injury,...

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2026/07/31

Luke Nelson is back for one of our deepest conversations yet.After the response to his first appearance on the podcast, we wanted to go beyond injury diagnosis and dive into the practical decisions that actually keep runners healthy and get them back to doing what they love.We unpack why injuries are rarely as simple as they first appear, how stress, sleep and life outside of running influence recovery, and why return-to-run programs shouldn't finish the moment you can jog for 30 minutes.Luke also

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64:51

Monte Rosa Recap, OCC Prep, and Keeping Your Toenails...

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2026/07/29

This week on the pod we have a double guest special as Jess is joined by Kate Avery and Nath Pearce. Hear how Kate's recent euro races including her win at Monte Rosa 15km went, and catch up on what Nath has been up to since UTA and his plans for the rest of the season.Also hear some listener questions answered and the usual results for the week - plenty of good chats in this one!RESULTS:Australian Outback MarathonSydney Ultra MarathonsBurralow Bush Run***Don’t forget, use code PEAK at

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91:03

Adventure, Mindset, and Preparing for OCC feat. Toby...

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2026/07/22

In this ep Sim is joined by Brodie (the day before he is due to become a dad!) and Toby Sparkes to talk through Toby's route into the sport, his journey so far, and how is preparing for OCC this year. Hear about Toby's adventures all over the world and how he combines them with training to get the most out of himself.Then Brodie's update sparks a conversation around mindsets in the return from injury and how our relationship with the sport changes before sim details her peak training week before

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73:44

Jess Jason | Finding Strength In Pressure

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2026/07/17

This week, James sits down with your Peak Pursuits co-host Jess Jason for a deeper conversation.We know the 'high-level' Jess from the main show, but this episode goes deeper into her own story. From growing up in the track world, to moving into road marathons, to finding trail running and suddenly being selected for Australian teams, Jess talks through the moments that have shaped how she sees herself as both a runner and a person.They get into the good stuff, but also the harder parts: body image,

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103:44

The First Combined Australian Mountain and Trail...

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2026/07/15

In this episode of Peak Pursuits Brodie and Jess are joined by race director Lincoln Quilliam to discuss the recent announcement of the first combined Australian Mountain and Trail Championships to be held at Kunanyi Mountain Run 2027.Being a world championships year, this announcement is huge as any athletes vying for a spot on the Australian team for Cape Town will now converge for one big weekend in Hobart, hopefully seeing some of the most competitive fields on Aussie soil across all distances

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81:38

Training Through a PhD, Stair Masters, and Knowing...

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2026/07/08

In this episode Vlad and Sim sit down with Britt Harriden to get to know her journey into running. Achieving an incredible 3rd at this years short trail champs while conducting research for her PhD and working full time, Britt has plenty of stories to share about her unconventional training pathway into trail running that explain why her endurance is so good now!Also get an update from Vlad on why he didn't end up running GC marathon, and Sim details an adapted endurance week as she prepares for

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93:06

Billy Curtis | The Long Game, Racing Europe on a...

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2026/07/03

Billy Curtis returns to the pod for a deeper conversation with James on the path that has taken him from rugby league and hiking in Tassie to becoming one of Australia’s most exciting trail runners.We talk through Billy’s early sporting background, how he found trail running almost by accident, and why he chose to learn the sport through shorter, competitive races before stepping further into the longer mountain events.Billy also opens up about his World Championships experience, the bee/wasp

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