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Welcome to Episode 59 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason and James Sieber and covers Jamesâ running rebuild from injury, Jessâ post race recovery, and a discussion around how to deal with the overwhelm that can come with race environments.
Also covered is some recent results from Run the Gap and Zegama!
Run The Gap: https://my.raceresult.com/340843/
Zegama: https://www.kronoak.com/live/2025/zegamaaizkorri/
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We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Beth McKenzie to chat about her eventful leadup to the race and then how the race unfolded. Beth shares her strategy, key learnings, and what is coming up in the season ahead!
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We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Mike Carroll to chat about his preparations for UTA and how the race unfolded. Mike shares an overview of his journey through trail running to date, dives deep into his training for this race and more generally, and discusses the balance of training, life and family!
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We're joined by UTA50km winner Caitlin Fielder to talk UTA lead up, race tactics and the season ahead.
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We're joined by the UTA 50km winner Dan Jones to unpack his race from start to finish.
Hear Dan's goals coming into the race in light of his upcoming run at Western States, how it played out, and what the rest of the year will look like for Dan.
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Weâre joined by the UTA 100 mile 2nd place Quinton Gill to unpack his race from start to finish.
Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where theyâre headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this yearâs standoutpodium battles
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Weâre joined by the UTA 100-mile winner Meghann Bullen to unpack her race from start to finish.
Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where theyâre headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this yearâs standout runs.
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Weâre joined by the UTA 22km 2nd place Ben Duffus to unpack his race from start to finish.
Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where theyâre headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this yearâs standout head-to-heads.
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Weâre joined by the UTA 22km winner Jessie Speedy to unpack her race from start to finish.
Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where theyâre headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this yearâs standout runs.
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Welcome to a very different episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast as for the first time all five team members are together in person amongst the UTA chaos! Sim Brick, Jess Jason, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and James Sieber all sit down to talk through the weekend that was, including recapping each race, sharing stories from the trail, and celebrating some HUGE performances.
We will be back to regular programming next week and apologies for not quite getting the audio right for our first in person show, but we really hope you enjoy listening and keep watch for all of our post race interviews with winners/place getters dropping soon!
Full results: https://live.utmb.world/uta/2025
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Weâre diving deep into the 100km and 100-mile races for part 2 of our UTA 2025 preview.
In this episode, local Blue Mountains runner and course expert Tim Locke returns to walk us through the biggest endurance challenges of the weekend. We break down the sections that test your patience, the climbs that break your legs, and the tactics that separate a strong finish from a long day out.
We also preview the top contenders in both menâs and womenâs fields, from returning champions to rising stars making their debut at these distances.
Key Timestamps:
00:42 - 100k Course Preview 15:05 - 100k Mens Field Analysis 29:50 - 100k Womens Field Analysis 48:05 - 100-mile Course Preview 64:29 - 100-mile Mens Field Analysis 78:05 - 100-mile Womens Field Analysis***Donât forget, use code PPP at Bixâs website for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***
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Weâre back with a deep dive into two of the most anticipated distances at UTA 2025 â the 22km and 50km events.
In this episode, local Blue Mountains runner and course expert Tim Locke joins us to unpack the key sections of each course: where to be patient, when to push, and how to make the most of your strengths on race day. Whether you're aiming to finish strong or compete for a top spot, Tomâs insider tips will help you pace it right and stay smart across the climbs and descents.
We also run through the standout names in each field and what we expect to see from both seasoned campaigners and hungry newcomers.
Key Timestamps:
01:17 - 22km Course Preview 10:24 - 22km Mens Field Analysis 20:30 - 22km Womens Field Analysis 33:21 - 50km Course Preview 38:05 - 50km Mens Field Analysis 53:47 - 50km Womens Field AnalysisWhether youâre toeing the line or following from afar, this episode has the insights you need to understand the race behind the results.
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Welcome to Episode 57 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel with guest host Blake Turner as they recap the wild race that was Ueda SkyRace!
Hear about how Blake and Sim managed the technicality and steepness of the Japanese terrain, and just what it was like tackling a race this wild. With 3100m of gain and loss over just 26km, there are plenty of stories to tell!
We also get to hear how Vlad is feeling before racing UTA50 before covering some awesome results at Transvulcania, Margaret River Ultra and Stromlo!
Transvulcania: https://transvulcania.livetrail.run/
Margaret River Ultra Results: https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1845
Stromlo Results: https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/canberratrailruns/previous-results/2025
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Mikey Dimuantes is back on Peak Pursuits after an impressive and gutsy performance at the iconic Canyons 100km.
Fresh off his race, Mikey joins us from sunny Santa Cruz to share all the gritty details of competing against a world-class field at one of trail runningâs most competitive events.
In this episode, Mikey opens up about the highs and lows of his race dayârunning shoulder-to-shoulder with elite runners, navigating the relentless climbs and technical descents, and experiencing a sudden, challenging shift in the race at the 70km mark. We delve deep into what it takes physically and mentally to compete at this elite level and explore key insights on balancing peak fitness, fatigue resistance, and strategic risk-taking.
From running through snowfall to managing intense competition on unfamiliar terrain, Mikey discusses the crucial lessons learned, including his reflections on training load, pacing strategies, and race scheduling. Whether you're aiming for your own competitive peak or just fascinated by the mental and physical demands of ultra-running, Mikeyâs candid race breakdown is packed with valuable insights and inspiring takeaways.
Tune in for an engaging, behind-the-scenes look at Mikeyâs experience at Canyons 100km, his thoughts on Australian trail runningâs global standing, and how he's approaching his upcoming seasonâincluding a major relocation to Turkey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone captivated by the grit, strategy, and heart that defines ultra-running at its highest levels.
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This week on Peak Pursuits, weâre joined by guest host Fraser Darcy, whoâs fresh off a massive fortnight, backing up a huge PB and 2nd place at Ballarat Marathon with a win at Adelaide Marathon just seven days later.
Alongside regular hosts Jess Jason and Brodie Nankervis, we dive into how Fraser pulled it off, his training philosophy, and how road racing can translate to trail success. From high volume weeks to trail specific sessions Fraser walks us through whatâs been working and what heâs learned along the way.
We also check in with Jess as she sharpens up her prep for Ultra-Trail Australia, and Brodie shares a refreshing update on his achilles injury recovery logging a solid week of running
We wrap up with race results from across the country and overseas, including:
SkyRunning Ueda Skyrace â Simone (5th), Blake (9th) Kunanyi Trail Series â Organ Pipes Nail Can Hill Run Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon Ikara Ultra â Flinders RangesWhether you're a road runner curious about trails or a trail athlete looking to mix things up, this episode has plenty of insight!
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Weâre thrilled to welcome Kellie Angel back to Peak Pursuits!
Since her first episode, Kellie has stepped things up in a big way â tackling the Western States Endurance Run, continually building her confidence on the trails, and learning how to train smarter, not just harder.
In this episode, we dive into whatâs changed, whatâs stayed the same, and the biggest lessons sheâs picked up along the way â from her first time at a big international race to how she balances work, family, and a growing love of the sport.
We cover:
What it really takes to prepare for a major event like WSER Kellieâs evolving mindset as she gains experience and confidence Tips for runners going from local races to international events How to stay consistent when life gets full The importance of community, curiosity, and backing yourself How to find a coach and how to become oneKellieâs perspective is grounded, relatable, and incredibly valuable for anyone moving up in distance or chasing a big trail goal for the first time. If youâve ever thought, âCould I actually do that?â â this oneâs for you.
Part 1 of Kellieâs WSER recap
She Races
Pro Trail Runners Association
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Welcome to a special episode of Peak Pursuits where you will here from the podcasts own Sim Brick alongside Blake Turner as they both begin their seasons in the SkyRunner World Series!
Sime and Blake give an overview of what the SkyRunner World Series is before recapping their races in the extreme heat at Penang SkyRace in Malaysia. Hear about the wild course, their respective strategies and struggles, and what it was like to race in Malaysia.
They then finish up with their thoughts on the race they will tackle this weekend in Japan. Wild is an understatement for this one!
SkyRunner World Series Website: https://www.skyrunnerworldseries.com/
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Welcome to Episode 55 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. In this episode Jess Jason and Brodie Nankervis are joined by Billy Curtis to catch up on his adventures in Asia, including a win at the Korean Golden Trail National Series on the weekend!
Hear about Billyâs experiences of living in Japan and racing both in Japan and across Asia, Brodieâs orienteering races over Easter and Jessâs training between Buffalo Stampede and UTA, including a hectic course recce in the Blue Mountains last weekend.
We dive into the results from this week, including some aussies racing overseas in Malaysia and the USA, trail runners running some speedy road times and a very fast race in Brisbane with some people to watch for UTA!
Lastly we preview the big week of racing coming up, including Ueda Skyrace in Japan, and some fun trail races happening across the country!
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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 Mountain Run. Toby gives a recap of his 2nd place, Bridget recaps her win at Buffalo Stampede 20km which she ran instead of Kunanyi, and Nathan recaps his training after also giving Kunanyi a miss to prepare for Coastal Ascent in June.
The crew then talk through the current points standings and their thoughts as they prapre for the last of the normal season races at Coastal Ascent on June 8th.
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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 Ixel in the days leading up to Simâs first SkyRace of the season in Malaysia!
Hear about a missed result last week by Olympic Triathlete Sophie Linn, Vlads recovery from Five Peaks, and Simâs taper, travel and course check for Penang SkyRace! Vlad and Sim then briefly discuss the field for this weekend's race with three Aussies in the running for top spots.
Our listener question this week is a follow on from last week asking for more detail on how we fuel the many hours of training and how much to take in during runs. We deep dive into our own days of food and give some of what we have found works for us.
Lastly we preview the big week of racing coming up, including GTWS, SkyRunning, and our very own Mikey Dimuantes going for a golden ticket to Western States in Canyons Endurance Runs - make sure you follow along!
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