Episode 14: Cape to Cape FKT, Latest Results & Tips for the Trails

Welcome to Episode 14 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This week’s episode features hosts Sim Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason, bringing you training updates, listener questions, race results, and exciting trail news.

Training Week Updates

We start off the episode as usual with our training recaps. Vlad takes us through another hectic week over in Europe, including expos, travel days, and racing. Jess runs through her week recovering from her latest race and still figuring out how to not get lost. Sim shares the details of her week clocking up some big miles and vert as she gears up for some races overseas.

Listener Questions

This week, we have three listener questions to cover, thanks to Courtney Ellis, Kasmir Gregory, and Ross Pentland for reaching out with these. The first question is for the ladies, covering the do's and don'ts of shorts with netting. The next question addresses why some runners experience watery eyes on downhills and how to manage it. The final question explores how to prepare road runners for the transition to training for trail races, providing practical advice for those looking to switch terrains.

Trail Running News

We share some big news about the location of the XTERRA Asia Pacific Championships in 2025, an update that’s sure to excite many in the trail running community.

Weekend Race Results

In our race results segment, we cover this week’s domestic races, including Raffertys Coastal Run, You Yangs Trail Running Festival, and Goldfields Pipeline Marathon. We also announce the huge news of another FKT (Fastest Known Time) being set on the infamous Cape to Cape track in Western Australia. Additionally, we discuss the results from the international scene at the Hardrock 100.

Upcoming Trail Races

Lastly, we share what trail races are coming up around Australia this week. Whether you're looking to compete or cheer, there are plenty of events to keep you engaged.

Outro

Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Vlad: @vladixel
Sim: @theflyingbrick_
Jess: @jessjason

Raffertys coastal run - lake macquarie: https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16253&RId=3129&EId=3

You yangs trail running festival: https://my.raceresult.com/295989/

Goldfields Pipeline marathon - Kalgoorlie WA: https://my.raceresult.com/294588/#2_3BC71D

Cape to Cape FKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/cape-cape-track

Hardrock 100: https://www.opensplittime.org/events/hardrock-100-2024/spread

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