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 | 184 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessRunningSports | |||
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In this special preview episode, Brodie takes the reins alongside James to break down Diverge Sky Runs, a new Tasmanian event bringing steep, exposed, rocky and largely off-track skyrunning-style terrain to the Australian scene.
The team hear from L... more
www.instagram.com/katinkav_/In episode 106 of Peak Pursuits sim and Brodie sit down with Katinka Von Elsner-Wellsteed just before she heads off to China to race the second WMRA World Cup race Beijing Changping Yanshou Trail Challenge. Hear a... more
In this episode, we sit down with Finn Melanson from Singletrack to talk about where Australian trail running sits in the wider world, why our scene still feels underrated, and what is actually building beneath the surface. From the rise of events li... more
In this episode Jess and Sim are joined by Tasmanian Meg Sinclair to hear a recap of her course record run at KMR 25km. Get to know Meg, including her upbringing in SA and stint in the VFLW before moving to Tasmania and finding trail running. With fe... more
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #109 | New Zealand/Sports/Running |
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What is Peak Pursuits about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Trail-focused conversations center on endurance racing, training insights, and race logistics across elite and amateur levels. Topics frequently touch on races like Tarawera and UTMB, inclusivity and motherhood in sport, sponsorship dynamics, governance in trail running, and FKTs, with a strong emphasis on mental resilience, strategy, and community support. Notable is how guests—from Olympic contenders to coaches and advocates—share practical tips, candid reflections, and behind-the-scenes realities of pursuing demanding trail adventures. The format blends athlete storytelling with broader industry debates, making it helpful for listeners seeking actionable training ideas and a sense of the sport's culture and current debates.
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Which podcasts are similar to Peak Pursuits?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Peak Pursuits:
1. Inside Running Podcast
2. Singletrack
3. The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
4. The Boulder Boys Show
5. Trail Society
How many episodes of Peak Pursuits are there?
Peak Pursuits launched 2 years ago and published 184 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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Recent guests on Peak Pursuits include:
1. Finn Melanson
2. Meg Sinclair
3. George Knight
4. Ben Butler
5. Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir
6. Vlad Ixel
7. Holly Ranson
8. Lara Hamilton
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