Peak Pursuits

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Welcome to Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for all things trail running in Australia. Host Simone Brick is joined by fellow trail enthusiasts, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason. Together, we're here to fuel your love for trail running, share insider tips, and keep you updated on the latest events and races. We will be joined by Australia’s best trail runners, showcasing their journeys and the ups and downs of the sport at the highest level.

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Episode 5: Brodie Nankervis - Navigating Trails and Orienteering

May 13 2024 104 mins

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running enthusiasts. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our co-host Brodie Nankervis and delve into his remarkable career in orienteering and trail running. Alongside Brodie, we have Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel guiding us through the trails and tales. Exploring Orienteering and Trail Running We kick off the podcas

Episode 4: Get to Know New Host, Vlad Ixel!

May 06 2024 97 mins

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for all things trail running in Australia. In this episode, we introduce the new addition to our hosting team, Vlad Ixel! Jess takes a break for this week but Brodie is back and alongside Sim, we do a deep dive into Vlad's long history of trail running and then get into our usual segments with training weeks, a listener question a

Episode 3: Simone Brick's Path to Professional Trail Running with Insights from Coach Tim Crosbie

Apr 29 2024 101 mins

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for all things trail running in Australia. In this episode, we're shaking things up as Jess takes over the hosting reins, guiding us through an insightful journey with Simone Brick. Alongside Jess and Sim, we welcome Aussie coaching legend Tim Crosbie, who shares his wisdom on coaching a wide variety of runners. Start - 53:50 :- G

The Future of AU(T)RA: An Interview with John Claridge

Apr 25 2024 34 mins

Join host Sim Brick as she chats with John Claridge about the potential upcoming transition of AURA to AUTRA. John is the President of the Tasmanian Trail Running Association, Tas representative in AURA and is part of the sub-committee working hard behind the scenes to make this happen. John will explain how having one governing body will benefit all trail and ultra runners of all

Episode 2: Jess Jason's Journey to Trail

Apr 22 2024 71 mins

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for all things trail running in Australia with host's Sim Brick, Brodie Nankervis and Jess Jason. 00:00 - 23:00: Intro to Jess - In this episode, we dive into Jess's journey from the track to the trails. With her recent transition, Jess shares her experiences, challenges, and aspirations in the world of trail running. 23:00 - 47:45:

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts, Aus Golden Trail Series, and Recent Race Recaps

Apr 15 2024 69 mins

Welcome to Episode 1 of Peak Pursuits! We kick things off with a rundown of our training weeks and where we stand in our running goals for the year. From uphill treadmill efforts to weekend long runs, peek into our training routines and some of the challenges we've encountered along the way. Race Results: We first introduce the Australian edition of the Golden Trail National Series