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Peak Pursuits

Welcome to Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for all things trail running in Australia. Host Simone Brick is joined by fellow trail enthusiasts Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason. Together, we're here to fuel your love for trail running, share insider tips, and update you on the latest events and races. With the help of James Sieber, we will be joined by Australia’s best trail runners, showcasing their journeys and the ups and downs of the sport at the highest level.

Wilderness Running Sports
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
70 minutes
Episodes
131
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Mikey Dimuantes: Racing with the World's Best at Canyons 100km

Mikey Dimuantes: Racing with the World's Best at Canyons 100km

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…

01:01:21  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Episode 56: Fraser Darcy on Back-to-Back Marathons

Episode 56: Fraser Darcy on Back-to-Back Marathons

This week on Peak Pursuits, we’re joined by guest host Fraser Darcy, who’s fresh off a massive fortnight, backing up a huge PB and 2nd place at Ballarat Marathon with a win at Adelaide Marathon just …

01:21:38  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Kellie Angel Returns: Taking on WSER, Backing Yourself, and Why Consistency Wins

Kellie Angel Returns: Taking on WSER, Backing Yourself, and Why Consistency Wins

We’re thrilled to welcome Kellie Angel back to Peak Pursuits!

Since her first episode, Kellie has stepped things up in a big way — tackling the Western States Endurance Run, continually building her c…

01:10:45  |   Mon 05 May 2025
SRWS: Penang SkyRace Recap with Sim and Blake!

SRWS: Penang SkyRace Recap with Sim and Blake!

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 …

01:05:57  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Episode 55: Catch Up with Billy Curtis, wild UTA course recces and the racing season heats up!

Episode 55: Catch Up with Billy Curtis, wild UTA course recces and the racing season heats up!

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 …

01:11:41  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Targeting The Ticket Episode 4!

Targeting The Ticket Episode 4!

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, Bridg…

01:01:00  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Episode 54: Fuelling The Work, Travel Woes and Penang SkyRace Preview!

Episode 54: Fuelling The Work, Travel Woes and Penang SkyRace Preview!

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 Sim’s first SkyRac…

01:06:18  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Ben Burgess |  Always going to be me

Ben Burgess | Always going to be me

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-month journey through the trails, the community, and…

01:35:24  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
Episode 53: Vlad's Aus Short Trail Champs Win, Snack Chat, and Sim's Final SkyRunning Prep!

Episode 53: Vlad's Aus Short Trail Champs Win, Snack Chat, and Sim's Final SkyRunning Prep!

Welcome to Episode 53 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel fresh off his win at the Austral…

01:07:04  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
The Trail Less Traveled: Tyla Windham on Grit, Growth, and Family

The Trail Less Traveled: Tyla Windham on Grit, Growth, and Family

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 but ordinary.

From tearing it up on dirt bikes to mast…

00:57:12  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of Peak Pursuits!

Episode 52: Celebrating One Year of Peak Pursuits!

Welcome to Episode 52 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Brodie Nankervis as we celebrate one year …

01:43:29  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
How Does Patricia McKibbin Balance Work, Family, and the Drive to Compete?

How Does Patricia McKibbin Balance Work, Family, and the Drive to Compete?

In this episode of the Peak Pursuits Podcast, James sits down with Patricia McKibbin—trail runner, physiotherapist, and all-around powerhouse.

If you’ve followed the Australian trail scene, you alread…

01:07:33  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Episode 51 Featuring Buffalo Stampede 100km Men's Winner Michael Dunstan!

Episode 51 Featuring Buffalo Stampede 100km Men's Winner Michael Dunstan!

Welcome to Episode 51 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Jess Jason, Vlad Ixel, and guest host fresh off his incredible win a…

01:18:49  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Targeting The Ticket Episode 3!

Targeting The Ticket Episode 3!

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 discuss how their last few weeks have been includ…

00:31:51  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Episode 50: The Future of Trail Running, Killian into Western States, and the World Trail Team Chat Continues

Episode 50: The Future of Trail Running, Killian into Western States, and the World Trail Team Chat Continues

Episode 50 of Peak Pursuits is here! 

Your hosts, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel, and new team member James Sieber, discuss their recent training, racing, and recovery journeys.

The guys dive deep into Vl…

01:26:06  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
2025 Kunanyi Mountain Run Preview & Predictions | Golden Trail National Series

2025 Kunanyi Mountain Run Preview & Predictions | Golden Trail National Series

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’s insider knowledge from past races, they dive int…

01:08:47  |   Sat 22 Mar 2025
2025 Buffalo Stampede Preview | Course Breakdown, Field Previews & Predictions

2025 Buffalo Stampede Preview | Course Breakdown, Field Previews & Predictions

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 key races—the 100K, 42K, and 20K—analysing the cou…

01:47:20  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Episode 49 Featuring Fraser Darcy: Aus Mountain Champs Recap!

Episode 49 Featuring Fraser Darcy: Aus Mountain Champs Recap!

Welcome to Episode 49 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and guest Fraser Darcy!

Fraser became a …

01:47:59  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
Targeting the Ticket: Episode 2

Targeting the Ticket: Episode 2

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 from Bridget Lunn, Nathan Pearce and Toby Lang, …

00:59:36  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships Preview | Course Analysis, Field Preview & Predictions

2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships Preview | Course Analysis, Field Preview & Predictions

James Sieber and Brodie Nankervis dive into the key storylines, top contenders, and new team selection criteria ahead of the 2025 Australian Mountain Running Championships.

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  • (0:00) – Intro…
00:55:36  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
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