Peak Pursuits
Peak PursuitsWelcome 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, ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 197 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessSportsRunning | |||
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In this episode, James sits down with Nigel Preston from Singletrack Events for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build, grow, and deliver some of Australia’s biggest trail running events.
Nigel shares his journey from growi... more
This week on Peak Pursuits, Vlad and Jess are joined by WA trail runner Ben for a big episode covering training updates, national champs news, European racing, and what is happening in the West.
We chat through AUTRA’s announcement of the EOI for th... more
In this episode brought to you by Erniold, Brodie and James sit down with Bridget Lunn to cover her amazing 2026 season so far, including representing Australia at the World University Cross Country Championships, 2nd at Buffalo 20km and 1st at the r... more
In this episode Sim and Vlad sit down with Beth McKenzie fresh off her second pace at UTA 100 to hear how her last 12 months have been and a recap of how the race went down. Beth also answers a question about balancing training and family, before Vla... more
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Great insight into the Australian trail running scene, can’t get enough of it!!
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An absolute masterclass in trail-running! Top 5 Podcast!
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  India/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Ireland/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Norway/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #192 | New Zealand/Sports/Running |
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What is Peak Pursuits about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A candid, athlete-focused show centered on Australian trail running, endurance events, and the culture surrounding them. Hosts chat openly about training, injuries, mindset, gear, and race strategies, with frequent deep-dives into major events like UTA, Cocodona, and regional trail racing scenes. A standout is the mix of practical training tips, race analysis, and personal journeys from elite runners, coaches, and media voices, often touching on sponsorships, youth pathways, and the balancing act of life and sport. The format tends to blend hard-won race insights with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for athletes, coaches, event organizers, and sponsors seeking authentic engagement around trail running in Australia and beyond.
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Which podcasts are similar to Peak Pursuits?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Peak Pursuits:
1. Singletrack
2. Inside Running Podcast
3. The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
4. Some Work, All Play
5. The Boulder Boys Show
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Peak Pursuits launched 2 years ago and published 197 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Peak Pursuits?
Recent guests on Peak Pursuits include:
1. Beth McKenzie
2. Simone Brick
3. James Barnett
4. Lincoln Quilliam
5. Katinka Von Elsner-Wellsteed
6. Finn Melanson
7. Meg Sinclair
8. George Knight
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