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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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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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89:33

Trail Running in the Olympics, Singletrack Events...

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2025/11/05

In Episode 82, James, Brodie, and Jess cover a massive week in Australian trail running. Jess shares her Kosci 50km training update (plus some broccoli-sprout science), Brodie dives into weighted uphill training and his return from injury, and James reflects on progress in his own recovery.The crew unpack the latest news shaking up the sport — from Salomon backing the Olympic bid to Singletrack taking over Running Wild events — and what it all means for the future of trail running in Australia.They

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131:30

Grampians Peak Trail 100 2025 Preview

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2025/11/02

For this event preview, James and Brodie are joined by special guest Ben Burgess. Ben raced in the 100 mile event last year and was placed 2nd when the dust settled, and has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about this event!We preview the overall event and the special, yet demanding conditions in which it is held, diving in deep to the 50km and 100 mile fields.Looking forward to what will no doubt be an epic 4 days of racing, hopefully a little cooler this year!Thanks for joining us on Peak

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86:44

The Future of Trail Running in Australia: Gary...

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2025/10/31

The Australian trail running scene is evolving fast — but its governance, funding, and pathways are still catching up.In this interview, AUTRA President Gary Mullins unpacks the AUTRA Playbook and explains how AUTRA aims to move from advocacy to authority, working alongside Australian Athletics, professionalising the sport as a whole, standardise events and coaching, empower race directors, and deliver real value to runners at every level.This episode dives into the real questions: Who holds the

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95:18

Episode 81: National Champs Debate, Garmin vs Strava,...

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2025/10/28

In this week’s episode of Peak Pursuits, James is joined by Brodie and Vlad for a packed conversation on all things trail running. Vlad shares his plans for the Tarawera 100k, Brodie starts looking forward to some end-of-season events, and James speaks openly about a setback on his return journey.The trio dive deep into the state of Australia’s National Trail Championships — what’s working, what’s not, and how it could evolve — before taking on the great Strava vs. Garmin debate and what it means

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95:32

Nicole Paton: Balancing Family, Work, and the...

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2025/10/24

Nicole Paton joins the show to talk about her journey from country Victoria to representing Australia at the Trail World Championships.We cover how she discovered trail running through adventure and travel, the challenges of balancing elite performance with parenting and work, and the lessons she’s learned from injury and resilience along the way. It’s an honest look at what it takes to stay consistent and competitive in the sport while keeping life in balance.Tune in to hear the full story.***Don’t

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Episode 80: Ludo's Comeback! Roller Coaster Results &...

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2025/10/22

This episode is hosted by James and Jess, joined by the one and only Sarah Ludowici! Ludo is on the comeback trail post-baby and absolutely tore it up at the Roller Coaster Trail Run. She gives us an update on life, training, and how things have changed since welcoming baby Aurora.Jess is fresh back from Europe and reflects on her World Champs experience, while James shares some positive news from his injury rehab with a hopeful return to running on the horizon.We also dive into all the latest race

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79:16

Nath and Fraser WMTRC Takeover Part 2!

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2025/10/17

The dynamic duo of Nath and Fraser are back on the mics to give us a run down of how their World Champs went - with Nathan coming out top Aussie in their races and Fraser throwing in an extra bonus race of coming third at Melb Mara since world champs! Always wild times.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!Music from

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