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 | 205 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunningWilderness | |||
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In this ep Sim is joined by Brodie (the day before he is due to become a dad!) and Toby Sparkes to talk through Toby's route into the sport, his journey so far, and how is preparing for OCC this year. Hear about Toby's adventures all over the world a... more
This week, James sits down with your Peak Pursuits co-host Jess Jason for a deeper conversation.
We know the 'high-level' Jess from the main show, but this episode goes deeper into her own story. From growing up in the track world, to moving into ro... more
In this episode of Peak Pursuits Brodie and Jess are joined by race director Lincoln Quilliam to discuss the recent announcement of the first combined Australian Mountain and Trail Championships to be held at Kunanyi Mountain Run 2027.
Being a worl... more
In this episode Vlad and Sim sit down with Britt Harriden to get to know her journey into running. Achieving an incredible 3rd at this years short trail champs while conducting research for her PhD and working full time, Britt has plenty of stories t... 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 | #21 | Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | New Zealand/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  India/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Ireland/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Netherlands/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Norway/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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1. The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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3. The Boulder Boys Show
4. Inside Running Podcast
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Peak Pursuits launched 2 years ago and published 205 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. Toby Sparkes
2. Lincoln McQuilliam
3. Brittney Harriden
4. Mikey Dimuantes
5. Nigel Preston
6. Ben Leeson
7. Beth McKenzie
8. Nicole Paton
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