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Welcome to Episode 6 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason take you through the triumphs and controversies at the largest trail race in the southern hemisphere, Ultra Trail Australia (UTA).

00:00 - 22:25 :- Training Week Updates

We kick off the episode with updates on our training weeks. Jess shares her experience returning to training with her first session in two months. Vlad covers his robust training week, detailing key sessions that included flat, fast running and trail-specific workouts. Sim also banked a brilliant training week feeling strong and confident ahead of a big racing block next month.

22:25 - 56:00 :- Trail Fails Segment

Next is our trail fails segment, and this week is a doozy. We discuss the controversial inequalities that emerged during the UTA weekend and a major product fail involving the Awesome Sauce gels from Spring Energy.

56:00 - 1:08:50 :- Listener Question

In our listener question segment, we answer James Sieber's query: "As sponsored athletes, I would love to know how you feel the professional aspect of the sport in Aus has developed and how you see the landscape evolving?" Our hosts share their experiences and insights on the growth of professional trail running in Australia, the increasing support from sponsors, and how they envision the future of the sport.

1:08:50 - 1:18:40 :- UTA Podium Highlights

We then shift our focus to the overall podium getters in the 22k, 50k, and 100k races at UTA. Stay tuned for a deeper dive into these results in an upcoming bonus episode!

1:18:40 - 1:25:15 :- Other Race Results

In addition to UTA, we cover other significant race results from the weekend, including the West Macs Monster, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, and the international SkyRace Gorges du Tarn.

1:25:15 - End :- Upcoming Trail Events

To wrap up the episode, we preview the exciting trail events coming up, with races happening in almost every state across the country.

Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Vlad: @vladixel

Sim: @theflyingbrick_

Jess: @jessjason

Spring Energy Announcement from Sporthunger: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7EVCO0NH36/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Spring Energy Reddit Forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/trailrunning/comments/1c27kk2/false_nutritional_info_on_spring_energy_gels/

UTA Results: https://live.utmb.world/uta/2024

West Macs Monster Results: https://westmacsmonster.com.au/index.php/results-2024/

Great Ocean Road Results: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29590&EId=6&dt=1

SkyRace Gorges du Tarn: https://www.skyrunning.com/single-race/skyrace-gorges-du-tarn-2024/

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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 podcast with invaluable insights into the world of Orienteering and its intersection with trail running. Discover how Brodie's background in Orienteering has shaped his approach to trail running, from navigating rough terrains to overcoming challenges.

Training Week Updates

Jess shares her progress in her return from injury and unveils some of the best long run trails in Perth. Brodie provides a rundown of his week, including his first flat fast session in a while. Vlad rounds up the updates with his week, explaining his decision to withdraw from UTA and teasing us with his upcoming race plans.

Race Results Recap

Get ready for a whirlwind as we cover the race results from Margaret River Ultra, Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra, and the Irrational South 200-mile domestically. Internationally, we dive into Everest 135, Transvulcania, SkyRace des Mathesins, and Ultra Trail Snowdonia.

Ultra Trail Australia Preview

We offer a sneak peek into the upcoming Ultra Trail Australia, running through our race winner predictions. With some seriously exciting fields lining up, it's bound to be an adrenaline-fueled event!

Upcoming Trail Races

We conclude the episode by highlighting other major trail races to watch out for in the next week.

Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Vlad: @vladixel
Brodie: @brodie_nank
Jess: @jessjason

Margaret River Ultra: https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1736

Dead Cow Backyard Ultra: https://www.facebook.com/deadcowgully/

Irrational South 200-mile: https://irrationalsouth200miler.com.au/

Everest 135: http://en.everest135.com/match/home/index/5

Transvulcania: https://transvulcania.livetrail.run/

SkyRace des Mathesins: https://my.raceresult.com/285673/

UTMB Snowdonia: https://snowdonia.utmb.world/results?year=2024&raceUri=12783.ultra-trailsnowdoniabyutmb-uts100m.2024

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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 and a recap of a busy week of races on the trails from across the country.

Start - 39:50 :- Getting to know Vlad

The episode starts by going back 12 years to the start of Vlad's trail running career. Vlad talks about his journey in trail running, from a history of not running to tackling the Atacama Crossing early in his running days and his experiences living and racing in Asia, there are some fascinating insights into both Vlad and how the trail running world is evolving!

39:50-1:07:57 :- Training Week Updates

We dive into our training weeks, with Vlad outlining his standard training week and recapping a 5km race on the weekend, Brodie recapping his orienteering races from last weekend and then "pacing" Sim for her session and Sim outlining another solid week on her road back from injury including a speedy track session and a hilly tempo run.

1:07:57 - 1:24:30 :- Listener Question: Reaching the elite or professional level

We tackle a listener question from Brendan Wonson regarding how we reached the elite level, the ins and outs of sponsorship, and tips for those aspiring to get there.

1:24:30- 1:28:10 :- Trail Fails

Vlad shares a somewhat dramatic race sabotage story which leads to a brief discussion of how this happens all too frequently in trail races. Listen out for our featured interview with Race Director Chris Ord later this week for more hot takes on race sabotage!

1:28:10-1:35:25 :- Domestic Race Results

We recap the action-packed domestic race results from the week, featuring some hot fields at Aussie trail races Hamilton Island Hilly Half, Kunanyani Trail Series Organ Pipes Classic race, Nail Can Hill run and Wilsons Prom 100.

1:35:25 - End :- Upcoming Trail Events

Get ready for the week ahead as we highlight the exciting trail events on the horizon including Aussies Matt Crehan and Thomas Dade taking on the Everest 135 and several domestic races happening across Australia.

Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Sim: @theflyingbrick_
Brodie: @brodie_nank
Vlad: @vladixel
Jess: @jessjason

Hamilton Island Hilly Half results: https://results.sportseventservices.com.au/results.aspx?CId=16287&RId=6347

Kunanyi Trail Series Organ Pipes Classic results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=350908

Nail Can Hill Run results: https://www.alpinetiming.com.au/results/r463/

Wilsons Prom 100 results: https://my.raceresult.com/288205/results

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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 :- Getting to know Sim and Tim

We delve into the fascinating running journey of Simone Brick. Learn about Simone's inspirations, challenges, and triumphs as she navigates the trails in Aus and on the global stage. Tim shares his coaching philosophies and the unique insights into training a professional trail runner like Sim.

53:50 - 1:10:34 :- Training Week Updates

We dive into our training weeks, with Tim elaborating on his successful training strategies that he has gained from years of experience. Jess provides an update on her return to running from injury, while Sim covers another solid week featuring a speedy track session, 6k XC relay race and some brutal sand running.

1:10:34 - 1:15:50 :- Listener Question: Quality vs. Quantity in Event Calendar

We tackle a listener question from James Sieber regarding the crowded events calendar and the need for increasing the quality of events versus creating more competing but potentially underwhelming experiences.

1:15:50 - 1:22:25 :- Trail Fails

Prepare for some gut-wrenching nutrition and forgotten item fails as we share valuable lessons learned in this week's Trail Fails segment.

1:22:25 - 1:35:45 :- Domestic and International Race Results

We recap the action-packed domestic and international race results from the week, featuring Aussie trail runners shining in events like the Ballarat Marathon and DU135. Internationally, we cover the Golden Trail World Series China and Canyons Endurance Run, where Aussie talent had a swing at a Western States Golden Ticket.

1:35:45 - End :- What's Coming Up

Get ready for the week ahead as we highlight the exciting trail events on the horizon like Five Peaks in SA, Dead Cow Gully in QLD, and Wilsons Prom 100 in Vic.

Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Sim: @theflyingbrick_
Brodie: @brodie_nank
Jess: @jessjason

Guest Tim Crosbie: @crosbietim

Sim's Website/Past deep-dive podcasts: https://www.stillwerise.com.au/podcasts

Sydney Trail Series Results: https://my.raceresult.com/282833/

Lighthorse Ultra Results: https://my.raceresult.com/278802/

GTWS China Results: https://sport.luojiweiye.com/web/h5/new_gerenchengji.html?id=2353

UTMB Canyons Endurance Run Results: https://canyons.utmb.world/runners/results

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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 distances, where it will sit in the current structure of the sport with Athletics Australia, and how to vote in the upcoming AGM to make this transition happen. 

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: Training Talk-  Brodie shares the deets on his training week, including the races he "had to do" to qualify for his upcoming goal race. Meanwhile, Sim returns to racing with a hot lap around Albert Park, alongside explaining a great trail technique session. Jess updates us on her return to running and her progress with cross-training.

47:45- 55:00: Race Results -We cover the thrilling domestic and global race results from the week. From the Xterra Dunsborough 21km trail race to the Golden Trail World Series Kobe, we bring you the latest from the trails.

55:00 - 59:30: Introduction to AUTRA - We discuss a special announcement from the Australian Ultra Running Association, promising exciting changes for trail running Down Under.

59:30 - 1:06:00: Trail Fails - Our Trail Fails segment is back with some hilarious anecdotes of getting "lost" when not actually lost. We've all been there, right?

1:06:00 - End: Upcoming Events - As we wrap up, we look ahead to the exciting events on the horizon, including the Canyons 50km and 100km races, Golden Trail World Series China, MUIT, DU135, Brisbane Trail Marathon, and Sydney Trail Series Manly Dam.

Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Don't forget to hit us up on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod with your feedback, questions, or any wild trail fails or questions of your own. Until next time, happy trails, and keep chasing those peak pursuits!

Sim: @theflyingbrick_
Brodie: @brodie_nank
Jess: @jessjason

Xterra Dunsborough Results: https://xterra.rapidascent.com.au/2024-results/

GTWS Kobe Results: https://www.runner-search.jp/timing/index/summary?event_id=101&tm=20240420194452

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