Peak Pursuits
Episodes
Targeting The Ticket Episode 4!
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 of Targeting the Ticket is hosted by Sim and we hear from Toby, Bridget and Nathan after the most recent race of the series, Kunanyi Mountai...
Episode 54: Fuelling The Work, Travel Woes and Penang SkyRace Preview!
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 54 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad ...
Ben Burgess | Always going to be me
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Burgess joins James fresh off the back of a course-record win at the Kunanyi Mountain Run 66K — a race that felt like the culmination of a two-m...
Episode 53: Vlad's Aus Short Trail Champs Win, Snack Chat, and Sim's Final SkyRunning Prep!
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 53 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jas...
The Trail Less Traveled: Tyla Windham on Grit, Growth, and Family
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of Peak Pursuits!
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 52 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixe...
How Does Patricia McKibbin Balance Work, Family, and the Drive to Compete?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Peak Pursuits Podcast, James sits down with Patricia McKibbin—trail runner, physiotherapist, and all-around powerhouse.If you...
Episode 51 Featuring Buffalo Stampede 100km Men's Winner Michael Dunstan!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 51 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Jess Jason, Vlad Ix...
Targeting The Ticket Episode 3!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 50: The Future of Trail Running, Killian into Western States, and the World Trail Team Chat Continues
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 of Peak Pursuits is here! Your hosts, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and new team member James Sieber, discuss their recent training, ra...
2025 Kunanyi Mountain Run Preview & Predictions | Golden Trail National Series
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
2025 Buffalo Stampede Preview | Course Breakdown, Field Previews & Predictions
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
Episode 49 Featuring Fraser Darcy: Aus Mountain Champs Recap!
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 49 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie N...
Targeting the Ticket: Episode 2
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships Preview | Course Analysis, Field Preview & Predictions
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Sieber and Brodie Nankervis dive into the key storylines, top contenders, and new team selection criteria ahead of the 2025 Australian Mountain ...
Episode 48: Donna Double Recaps and Multi Day Event Tips and Tricks!
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 47: Ice Marathon Glory, Snake Bite Mayhem, and Donna Double/Six Foot Track Preview!
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 47 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This wild episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vla...
Kunanyi Mountain Run | Trail Running, Community & Connection with Lincoln Quilliam & Jack Saward
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 at...
Targeting the Ticket - Episode 1!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Bri...
Episode 46: Jess Ronan's Approach to Trail, Highs and Lows of Training, and Mobility For Runners
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jas...
Sophie Broome | Pushing Boundaries in Trail Running and Research
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Peak Pursuits, host James Sieber sits down with trail runner and researcher Sophie Broome. Fresh off her record-breaking win a...
Matt Crehan | Reflecting on a Decade in Trail Running
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Crehan | Reflecting on a Decade in Trail RunningIn this episode of Peak Pursuits, host James Sieber sits down with Australian ultra-runner Matt C...
Episode 45: Tarawera Recap, The Current State of Running Times, and Meet James!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Episode 44: Tarawera Predictions, Heat Training, and Alex Hunt wins Coast to Coast!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 44 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Brodie Nan...
Episode 43: Ice Marathon's, Donna Double Training, and Brodie's Beef with Running Social Media
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 42: Meet Paige Penrose, Double vs Single Run Days, SingleTrack Trail Team
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Hong Kong 33km Winner Billy Curtis!
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 41: HK100, Strength Testing for Runners, and Brodie's Triathlon Career.
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 40: Two Bays, Dealing with Race Cancellations, TROY
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 39: Welcome to 2025!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 38: 2024 Wrapped Part 2!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 37: 2024 Wrapped Part 1
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 36: Sim's Chiang Mai 100km Race Recap, Vlad's Race Plot Twist, and Dealing with the Heat!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 35: Sustainable Training and Learnings From the Year with Juliette Soule!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 34: UTK Recap and Inspirational Stories with Trail Running MC Dave Stewart!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
GPT Recap with Race Director Joe Dorph!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 33: Ultra Trail Kosciuszko Preview, UTA is a UTMB Major, and GPT Race Recaps.
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 33 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 32: GPT Preview and Tips for Building Up Your Mileage
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 32 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick ...
Episode 31: Racing to your potential, Sarah Ludo's surprising APTRC recap, and Triple Tops Mountain Run
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 31 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Trail to GPT 3 - The Course and Race Day Planning
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3 or out 3-part mini series in partnership with SingleTrack Events and the Grampians Peaks 100!This episode features last year's 2n...
Episode 30: Blake Turner's Podium at APTRC!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 30 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 29: Busted Ankles, Race Choices, and APTRC Recaps.
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 29 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is once again coming at...
Trail to South Korea Episode 5
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's race week! Hear from Sarah, Charlie and Mikey from South Korea in the final couple of days before their races. The team talk through their though...
Trail to GPT2 2 - Gear and Nutrition for GPT
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to epsiode 2 of our 3-part mini series in partnership with SingleTrack Events and the Grampians Peaks 100!This episode features Aussie trail p...
Episode 28: Asia Pacific Trail Champs, GTWS Finals, and Chasing Darkness
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28: Asia Pacific Trail Champs, GTWS Finals, and Chasing DarknessWelcome to Episode 28 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything t...
Episode 27: GTWS Final Preview, Lara Hamilton 6th at World Cup Final VK, and Heat Training
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 27 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Trail to South Korea Episode 4!
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on T2SK, Brodie is back on with Mikey, Charlie and Sarah as they discuss their training weeks then dive into travel plans, navigating travel...
Trail to GPT 1 - Training for GPT with Kellie Angle
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a 3-part mini series in partnership with SingleTrack Events and the Grampians Peaks 100 to bring you all things training, nutrition, gear a...
Episode 26: Caffeine, Carbs, a Downhill VK, and Selection Policy Chat.
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 26 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Brodie Nan...
Trail to South Korea - Episode 3
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Trail to South Korea!In this ep, hear about a hiccup in Sarah's training as she navigates illness and moving state, and a ...
Training for Big Vert from Aus, Italian adventures, and a Scandal!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 25 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Trail to South Korea - Episode 2
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 of the Trail to South Korea! In this ep, hear a more in depth replay of what the training weeks of Sarah, Charlie and...
Episode 24: The search for vert, altitude woes, and Backyard Ultra training.
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 24 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Trail To South Korea Episode 1!
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first Peak Pursuits Podcast special series!Follow Sarah Ludowici, Charlie Hamilton and Mikey Dimuantes in their lead up to the inaugura...
Episode 23: French living, and the Mental Side of Running Injuries and Body Image.
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 23 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Jess Jason...
Episode 22: Jess wins Hounslow Marathon, Trail Running Nutrition, and SkyRunning World Championships Results!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 22 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 21: UTMB deep dive, Meet Maddy Reynolds, and Aussie Skyrunning Team Preview!
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 21 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 20: UTMB Preview, Meet Claire O'Brien-Smith, and Trofeo Kima Recap!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 20 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 19: Thunderstorms, Friendly Competition, and a Norwegian Guest Appearance!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 19 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 18: Travel Highs and Lows, Strength Training for Trail Runners, and Sierre-Zinal Brilliance
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 18 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick ...
Episode 17: Trail Running in the Olympics, 100km training volume, Snakes, and Blackberry Bushes
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 17 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 16: 2025 Aus Champs Announced, Bulgarian VK's & Fruit Tingles
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 16 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Sim Brick,...
Episode 15: The Guzzler, Olympics & Missing Luggage
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 15 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode is hosted by Brodie Nan...
Episode 14: Cape to Cape FKT, Latest Results & Tips for the Trails
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 14 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode features hosts Sim Bric...
Episode 13: Results of the week, UTMB Anti-doping and Pre-Race Nutrition
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 13 of Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis,...
Transcend Winners Erika Lori and Piotr Babis!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Jess Jason interview the two winners of the recent Transcend...
Episode 12: GTNS Final Results, Western States Recap, Training for Altitude from Aus and More!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 12 of Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This week hosts Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and Jess ...
Episode 11: Transcend Recap and BTU/GTNS Final Preview
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 11 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia. This week Sim, Brodie, and Vlad dive into the latest in our...
Brisbane Trail Ultra GTNS Final: The Chasers and U23 Leaders
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another race preview special of the Peak Pursuits Podcast!After already hearing from the leaders of the series post Coastal Ascent, in this...
Kellie Angel's Western States Prep
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Brodie interview Aussie trail legend Kellie Angel ahead of r...
Episode 10: Race Recaps, Treadmill Training, Euro Race Seasons and Tanscend Preview
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 10 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia. This week Sim, Jess, and Vlad dive into the latest in our t...
Coastal Ascent Race Special!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another race recap special of the Peak Pursuits Podcast!In this special episode you will get to hear from the joint female winners of The C...
Interview: Everything A Race Director Wishes You Knew with Chris Ord
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another interview special of the Peak Pursuits podcast!In this interview host Sim sits down with owner of Tour De Trails Chris Ord to discu...
Episode 9: coastal Ascent Recap
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 9 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for trail running in Australia. This week, we dive into the excitement of the Coastal Asce...
Sylvia Nordskar : Winner of Zegama Aizkorri 2024!
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Simone Brick interview this year's female Zegama champion, S...
Episode 8: AUTRA gets up and Coastal Ascent Preview
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 8 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and B...
Interview: Janet Ng - President of ITRA
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Vlad Ixel as he chats to Janet Ng. Janet is the President of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), a founder and race dir...
Episode 7: Asia Pacific Trail Running Champs - What We Know So Far.
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 7 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Sim Brick, Jess Jason and Brodie Nankerv...
UTA Special: The Voices of the Podium.
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast! In this interview special you will get to hear from six of the podium finishers at Ultra Tr...
Episode 6: Highs and Lows of Ultra Trail Australia
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 6 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and J...
Episode 5: Brodie Nankervis - Navigating Trails and Orienteering
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running enthusiasts. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our co-host Brodie Nan...
Episode 4: Get to Know New Host, Vlad Ixel!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for all things trail running in Australia. In this episode, we introduce the new addition to our h...
Episode 3: Simone Brick's Path to Professional Trail Running with Insights from Coach Tim Crosbie
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for all things trail running in Australia. In this episode, we're shaking things up as Jess takes ...
The Future of AU(T)RA: An Interview with John Claridge
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Sim Brick as she chats with John Claridge about the potential upcoming transition of AURA to AUTRA. John is the President of the Tasman...
Episode 2: Jess Jason's Journey to Trail
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for all things trail running in Australia with host's Sim Brick, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason.00:...
Episode 1: Meet the Hosts, Aus Golden Trail Series, and Recent Race Recaps
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 1 of Peak Pursuits!We kick things off with a rundown of our training weeks and where we stand in our running goals for the year. Fr...