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 | 180 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsWildernessRunning | |||
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In this episode of Peak Pursuits James and Vlad sit down with George Knight after his recent win at Buffalo Stampede 100km which was the Australian Long Trail Championships. Hear about Georges journey into running, his approach to training and racing... more
This week on Peak Pursuits, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason are joined by Sarah Ludowici, fresh off 2nd place and first Aussie at the Buffalo Stampede 100km, which also doubled as the Australian Long Course Trail Champs.
Sarah takes us through her r... more
In this episode brought to you by ASICS, Sim and James sit down with young gun Ben Butler to hear all about his approach to running and why he has chosen to tackled the longer stuff while still so young. We think many people could learn from his calm... more
In this Buffalo Stampede Festival 2026 preview episode, James and Brodie break down one of the deepest fields we’ve seen for an Australian trail running weekend this year.
They preview the 100k, 42k and 20k races, unpack the course changes, discuss ... 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 | #13 | Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #130 | New Zealand/Sports/Running |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peak Pursuits
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. Dirt Church Radio Trail Running
5. The Trail Network Podcast
How many episodes of Peak Pursuits are there?
Peak Pursuits launched 2 years ago and published 180 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. Ben Butler
2. Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir
3. Vlad Ixel
4. Holly Ranson
5. Lara Hamilton
6. Zoe Manning
7. SJ Miller
8. Kate Avery
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