Peak Pursuits

Triathlete to Trail: Transitioning from being an Olympic Triathlete to Trail Runner with Sophie Linn | Episode 126

In this Episode Brodie and Jess are joined by Sophie Linn to get to know Sophie and recap OCC. Hear about Sophie's transition from elite triathlon to trail, her approach

Hounslow Marathon & 17km 2026 Preview | Course Breakdown, Field Analysis, and Course Record Watch?

James and Brodie are back to preview the Hounslow 17km and Marathon, and there’s plenty to get excited about as racing ramps up in the Blue Mountains. The men’s 17km has

UTMB Recap Feat Matt Dunn | Episode 125

What a week! In this episode James and Vlad sit down with Matt Dunn to get to know more about Matt first before diving into all things UTMB, including Matt's own 22:39i:2

Transcend Ultra and UTMB Predictions with Charlie Hamilton | Episode 124

In this episode Brodie and Vlad are joined by Charlie Hamilton after his win over the weekend at Transcend Ultra. They chat through his year so far including Tarawera, Bu

Western States, Coast to Kosci, Pacers, and Backing Up Races feat. Holly Ranson | Episode 123

In this episode brought to you by ASICS, James is joined by Sim to talk to Holly Ranson about all things Western States; from her eye troubles during, recovery afterwards

Trancend Trail Race Preview 2026

For the first time, we’re heading west for our full preview of the 2026 Transcend Ultra. James and Brodie break down the deceptively tough 65km course, from its short, p

Sierre-Zinal, Elite Mid-Race Support, The Impact of UTMB feat. Iain Best | Episode 122

In this episode Brodie and James sit down with Iain best to talk about his european race season including his most recent run at Sierre Zinal. The trio do a deep dive be

Euro Summer, Progressing Trail Running in Aus, and Stirling Ridge FKT feat. Christie Lori | Episode 121

In this episode Jess and Vlad are joined by Christie Lori to chat about the recent Mixed Team Stirling Range Ridge FKT Christie was part of. Hear about Christie's journey

Sports Chiro Luke Nelson | Returning From Injury, Smarter Rehab & Building Resilient Runners

Luke Nelson is back for one of our deepest conversations yet. After the response to his first appearance on the podcast, we wanted to go beyond injury diagnosis and dive

Monte Rosa Recap, OCC Prep, and Keeping Your Toenails feat Kate Avery and Nathan Pearce | Episode 120

This week on the pod we have a double guest special as Jess is joined by Kate Avery and Nath Pearce. Hear how Kate's recent euro races including her win at Monte Rosa 15k

Adventure, Mindset, and Preparing for OCC feat. Toby Sparkes | Episode 119

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 i

Jess Jason | Finding Strength In Pressure

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

The First Combined Australian Mountain and Trail Champs Announced for 2027 feat. RD Lincoln Quilliam | Episode 118

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

Training Through a PhD, Stair Masters, and Knowing When to Pull Out Of a Race feat. Britt Harriden | Episode 117

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 cond

Billy Curtis | The Long Game, Racing Europe on a Budget, and a Madeira Breakthrough

Billy Curtis returns to the pod for a deeper conversation with James on the path that has taken him from rugby league and hiking in Tassie to becoming one of Australia’s

Big Goals, Moving Countries, and Western States Recap Feat. Mikey Dimuantes | Episode 116

In this episode of Peak Pursuits Jess and Brodie sit down with Mikey Dimuantes to talk through his recent move to Turkey, his races so far in Europe, and his big goals fo

Endurance vs Speed Training and WSER Predictions | Episode 115

In this episode of Peak Pursuits Sim, Brodie and James sit down to deep dive their current training, discussing the phase, mindsets, and sessions that they are doing righ

The Trail to Western States with Holly Ranson | Episode 114

In this episode Jess and Sime sit down with Holly Ranson to walk through her journey towards Western States which is now just two weeks away. They talk through her approa

Nigel Preston | The Singletrack Events Story, Behind the Event Curtain, and the Future of Australian Trail Running

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 o

Episode 113: Spearfishing, Pilates & WA Trail Running with Ben

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 i