Peak Pursuits
by Peak Pursuits
Latest episode
Trail to Asia Pacific Trail Champs with Zoe Manning | Episode 133
Trail to Asia Pacific Trail Champs with Zoe Manning | Episode 133
About this podcast
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 culture. Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of trail shoes or chasing a 100 km and beyond, we’ve got something for you.
Tune in to discover unfiltered tales, practical training tips and the kind of inspiration that only comes from pushing your limits. Subscribe now — and bring your trail shoes.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 226 episodes
- Trail to Asia Pacific Trail Champs with Zoe Manning | Episode 133 · 1 h 36 min · Episode 133In this ep with Sim, Vlad and Zoe Manning, we catch with Zoe about her year so far, how she is juggling study and training, and what her prep for APTRC has been like. Then we…
- 4 Peaks 2026 Preview: Four Days, Big Climbs & Wide-Open Racing · 49 minRunning fast up one mountain is one thing. Backing it up for four days is another. James Sieber and Brodie Nankervis are joined by Kellie Angel to preview the 2026 Four Peaks…
- Roller Coaster Recap feat. Course Record Breakdown with Jess! | Episode 132 · 1 h 29 min · Episode 132In this episode Brodie, James, and Jess sit down to recap Jess' course record run at Roller Coaster 46km over the weekend, as well as all the other results from the weekend!…
- Roller Coaster Run 2026: Race Preview with Sophie Broome · 1 h 18 minJames and Brodie are joined by guest host Sophie Broome to preview this weekend's Roller Coaster Run in the Dandenongs. With Sophie returning to the 23km start line, we break…
- Inward Bound, Preparing for APTRC, and When You Are Ready for a 100km - feat Toby Lang | Episode 131 · 1 h 37 min · Episode 131This week Sim and Vlad sit down with Toby right after he has completed this years Inward Bound 100km to chat through that adventure and how he is now shifting into the build…
- Lara Hamilton on Winning Her Longest Race Ever | Episode 130 · 1 h 30 min · Episode 130In this episode sim and James sit down with Lara Hamilton after she surprised everyone to not just complete but also win the Ultra Trail Sud Pyrenees 120k, her longest race by…
- APTRC Prep With Aus Captain Kellie Angel, KMR 2027 Athlete Support/State Competition, UTMB Changes to Age Group Qualifying | Episode 129 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 129In this episode Jess and Brodie sit down with Kellie Angel to talk through her recent races, her impressive longevity in the sport, and what it means to be competing in her 8th…
- Shane Johnstone | Building Transcend, Bringing Racing to Life & Giving Runners a Reason to Head West · 1 h 45 minThis week, James welcomes Shane Johnstone back to the podcast to chat about the story behind Transcend and what goes into building a trail event in WA's Avon Valley. After…
- Australian APTRC Team Announced, Vietnam Mountain Marathon, & Supplements for Running feat Billy Curtis | Episode 128 · 1 h 45 min · Episode 128We hope you enjoy this ep as Brodie and Sim sit down with Billy Curtis after his recent races at Transcend Ultra and Vietnam Mountain Marathon 50km to hear what he has been up…
- Hownslow Magic, Salomon Into Triathlon, Europe Recaps | Episode 127 · 1 h 33 min · Episode 127In this episode brought to you by ASICS, Sim, Vlad and Jess are all back in Aus and sit down to recap where they are at. Hear about Vlad's last VK race in Europe, Jess' weekend…
- Ben Burgess | Post-Worlds Pressure, NNormal Sponsorship and Finding His Way Back · 1 h 10 minBen Burgess returns to the podcast nearly a year after producing the biggest performance of his career at the World Championships. But what came next wasn't straightforward…
- Triathlete to Trail: Transitioning from being an Olympic Triathlete to Trail Runner with Sophie Linn | Episode 126 · 1 h 46 min · Episode 126In this Episode Brodie and Jess are joined by Sophie Linn to get to know Sophie and recap OCC. Hear about Sophie's transition from elite triathlon to trail, her approach to…
- Hounslow Marathon & 17km 2026 Preview | Course Breakdown, Field Analysis, and Course Record Watch? · 1 h 8 minJames and Brodie are back to preview the Hounslow 17km and Marathon, and there's plenty to get excited about as racing ramps up in the Blue Mountains. The men's 17km has us…
- UTMB Recap Feat Matt Dunn | Episode 125 · 1 h 59 min · Episode 125What a week! In this episode James and Vlad sit down with Matt Dunn to get to know more about Matt first before diving into all things UTMB, including Matt's own 22:39i:26 run…
- Transcend Ultra and UTMB Predictions with Charlie Hamilton | Episode 124 · 1 h 38 min · Episode 124In this episode Brodie and Vlad are joined by Charlie Hamilton after his win over the weekend at Transcend Ultra. They chat through his year so far including Tarawera, Buffalo…
- Western States, Coast to Kosci, Pacers, and Backing Up Races feat. Holly Ranson | Episode 123 · 1 h 35 min · Episode 123In this episode brought to you by ASICS, James is joined by Sim to talk to Holly Ranson about all things Western States; from her eye troubles during, recovery afterwards, and…
- Trancend Trail Race Preview 2026 · 1 h 1 minFor the first time, we're heading west for our full preview of the 2026 Transcend Ultra. James and Brodie break down the deceptively tough 65km course, from its short, punchy…
- Sierre-Zinal, Elite Mid-Race Support, The Impact of UTMB feat. Iain Best | Episode 122 · 2 h 4 min · Season 122In this episode Brodie and James sit down with Iain best to talk about his european race season including his most recent run at Sierre Zinal. The trio do a deep dive before…
- Euro Summer, Progressing Trail Running in Aus, and Stirling Ridge FKT feat. Christie Lori | Episode 121 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 121In this episode Jess and Vlad are joined by Christie Lori to chat about the recent Mixed Team Stirling Range Ridge FKT Christie was part of. Hear about Christie's journey into…
- Sports Chiro Luke Nelson | Returning From Injury, Smarter Rehab & Building Resilient Runners · 1 h 18 minLuke Nelson is back for one of our deepest conversations yet. After the response to his first appearance on the podcast, we wanted to go beyond injury diagnosis and dive into…
