Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Jess Jason interview the two winners of the recent Transcend Ultra in Perth.

Hear how the 65km race panned out, from shoe and gear choices to race strategy and nutrition. Erika and Piotr are both full of experience and knowledge in trail running so enjoy learning from the best.

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!

Jess: @jessjason

Erika: @ejlori

Piotr: @iron_explorer

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This week hosts Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and Jess Jason dive into training/race updates, trail running news, race results, and more.

Start - 49:40 :- Training/Race Week Updates

We kick off the episode by running through our training weeks. Brodie starts us off with a rundown of his week in the UK, including his training runs on "fell" as he prepares for the WOC Test races. Jess shares her week of consistent training, highlighting some key sessions. Sim provides an in-depth BTU race recap, sharing her secrets to success and what it took to perform at her best.

49:40 - 52:30 :- Trail Running News

Next, we cover some exciting news in the trail running world, including a new partner of ITRA and the nomination process for the Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships. Stay informed on the latest developments in the sport.

52:30 - 1:07:00 :- Listener Question

We then answer a listener question from Maggie Lennox: “What are some effective ways to train for altitude when you don’t have easy access to mountains over 1400m?” Our hosts share valuable tips and strategies to help runners prepare for high-altitude races.

1:07:00 - 1:44:00 :- Weekend Race Results

In the race results segment, we cover the domestic trail race results for the week, including Freycinet Circuits, Sydney Trail Half Marathon, and BTU. We also delve into the highly anticipated results from massive international races, including Western States and Marathon Du Mont Blanc, as well as the Sky Running Youth Championships in Montenegro.

1:44:00 - End :- What’s Coming Up

Lastly, we provide a rundown of the trail running events to look out for in the next week. With many exciting races on the horizon, our hosts highlight key events and what to expect.

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!

Brodie: @brodie_nank

Sim: @theflyingbrick_

Jess: @jessjason

Freycinet circuits: https://www.webscorer.com/racedetails?raceid=357132&did=460217

Sydney trail half marathon: https://my.raceresult.com/296556/results

BTU/GTNS: https://events.onetime.sport/event/1612/results?round=9308&gender=M

GTNS final ranking: https://www.goldentrailseries.com/series/gtns-australia.htm

Western States: https://www.irunfar.com/this-week-in-running-july-1-2024

Sky Running Youth World Champs Montenegro: https://my.raceresult.com/297334/

Marathon Du Mont Blanc: https://www.marathonmontblanc.fr/sites/default/files/2024-07/mbm_2024_classement_42km_scratch_0.pdf

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia. This week Sim, Brodie, and Vlad dive into the latest in our training weeks, discuss some news from the trail running world, recap the results from Transcend Ultra and some Australians racing overseas, and preview the upcoming final of the Golden Trail National Series at Brisbane Trail Ultra.

Start - 25:50 :- Training/Race Talk

We kick off the episode with updates from our training weeks. Brodie gives us an update of how he has hit the ground running in Europe, racing at the British Sprint Championships. Vlad chases vert, in Italy and Sim finishes off her training blitz before moving into her taper for BTU.

25:50 - 55:16 :- Trail Running News

Next, we discuss some big news from the trail running world. We go through the new UTMB prize money policy, discuss the South East Asia Cup and then let the listeners know about news on the Australian team for the Asia Pacific Trail Running Champs.

55:16 - 1:04:50 :- Weekend Race Results

We cover the results from the Transcend Ultra, including a sprint finish for 3rd in the men's race! We then touch on the results of Aussie trail runners racing overseas, as well as in the NSW cross country champs.

1:04:50 - End :- BTU and Western States Preview

Lastly, we run through a preview of the final of the Golden Trail National Series at Brisbane Trail Ultra. The GTNS has not disappointed so far this year and BTU looks to be no different. We rehash what the athletes are racing for, list the elite fields and podium potentials, and share our predictions for the race outcome!

We also touch on two major international races happening this weekend, Western States Endurance Run and Marathon du Mont Blanc. Goodluck to Kellie Angel and the other Aussies racing WSER!

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_

Brodie: @brodie_nank

UTMB Prize Money: https://run.outsideonline.com/news/utmb-boosts-prize-money-2024/

AUTRA website for APTRC news: https://www.aura.asn.au/news

Transcend Ultra Results: https://results.trackmelive.com.au/event/transcendultra2024

Broken Arrow Skyrace Results: https://my.raceresult.com/290460/

Golden Trail World Series Official Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xdvrni0nsurny0ajdxmhq/GTWS-2024-OFFICIAL-GUIDE.pdf?rlkey=0evu415w6kb4ke39ipe5qj3h1&e=2&st=rgvnv9zr&dl=0

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Welcome to another race preview special of the Peak Pursuits Podcast!

After already hearing from the leaders of the series post Coastal Ascent, in this episode you will get to hear from those chasing down the top spot with the 1.5x points up for grabs at the series final this Saturday at Brisbane Trail Ultra.

You will also hear from the young guns that are leading the U23 category and vying for their spot in Switzerland.

Time stamps for your convenience below, we hope you enjoy!

1 - 3:00 - 20:35 MAGGIE LENNOX (2nd place female) @maggie.lennox.3

2- 20:35 - 40:38 SOPHIE BROOME (3rd place female) @scbroome

3 - 40:38 - 1:00:20 BLAKE TURNER (3rd place Male) @blaketurner_bt

4 - 1:00:20 - 1:15:48 MAX TAYLOR (4th Place Male) @maxylonglegs

5 - 1:15:48 - 1:28:00 INDI ZAMMIT (Female U23 Leader) @indi_zammit

6 - 1:28:00 - End TOBY LANG (Male U23 Leader) @lang.toby

Brodie: @brodie_nank

Sim: @theflyingbrick_

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Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Brodie interview Aussie trail legend Kellie Angel ahead of running Western States next week!

Brodie and Kellie discuss her setup in Auburn pre-race, how Kellie has gotten to where she is post kids, her heat training protocol and more.

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!

Brodie: @brodie_nank

Kellie: @kelemmo

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia. This week Sim, Jess, and Vlad dive into the latest in our training weeks, answer listener questions, share some trail fails, cover race results, and preview the upcoming Transcend Ultra.

00:00 - 53:45 :- Training/Race Talk

We kick off the episode with updates from our training weeks. Jess updates us on her week, bouncing back from sickness and banking some solid sessions. Vlad gives us the rundown of his training week in Europe leading up to his race at Zugspitz Ultratrail in Germany. Sim provides a recap of her race at Coastal Ascent and explains the brutal "supercompensation" phase she is in leading up to BTU.

53:45 -1:04:40 :- Listener Question

Next, we tackle a listener question: "For someone that has never raced in Europe before but wants to, what is the best way to find out about what races are out there and how to enter?" Our hosts share tips and resources for discovering and entering European races, making it easier for newcomers to the international trail running scene.

1:04:40 - 1:08:20 :- Trail Fails Segment

In this week’s Trail Fails segment, we discuss what not to do when it comes to river crossings. Tune in for some humorous and cautionary tales that will help you avoid common mistakes.

1:08:20 - 1:27:10 :- Weekend Race Results

We then cover the results from domestic races over the weekend, including the Great Nosh Footrace, Surf Coast Trail Marathon, Red Dirt Backyard Ultra, and Tower Trail Run. Vlad also brings us the results from international trail races, including Zugspitz Ultratrail in Germany and Sky Running Madeira, with insights from his European experience.

1:27:10 - End: Transcend Ultra Preview

Lastly, we run through a preview of Transcend Ultra, one of the most anticipated trail races on the WA calendar. We list the elite fields and podium potentials, and share some exciting news about big prize money and a live feed for the event.

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

Great Nosh Footrace: https://my.raceresult.com/295918/results#2_11EBC8

Surf Coast Trail Marathon: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29669&EId=1&dt=2

Tower Trail Run: https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=542&EId=15&dt=0

Zugspitz Ultratrail: https://my.raceresult.com/293366/

Sky Running Madeira: https://resultados.stopandgo.pro/1236/Individual

Germany/Austria Running Calendar: https://www.trailrunning.de/

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Welcome to another race recap special of the Peak Pursuits Podcast!

In this special episode you will get to hear from the joint female winners of The Coastal Ascent, Katinka Von Elsner-Wellsteed and Vilde Moser, as well as the male winner Leo Peterson and runner up Tait Hearps.

Here about there season so far, their preparation for Coastal, and how each of them are feeling going into the Final for the Golden Trail National Series at Brisbane Trail Ultra in two weeks!

Start - 20:38 :- Katinka @katinkav_

20:38 - 54:50 :- Vilde and Tait @vildemoser / @taithearps

54:50 - End :- Leo Peterson @leo_runs_sydney

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!

Full Results: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/the-coastal-ascent-2024

Sim: @theflyingbrick_
Brodie: @brodie_nank

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Welcome to another interview special of the Peak Pursuits podcast!

In this interview host Sim sits down with owner of Tour De Trails Chris Ord to discuss all that goes on in the behind the scenes of trail races. They discuss the challenges faced, mandatory kit and why it's there, the team it takes, permits, the financial stakes; and most importantly why Chris has so much passion and energy for bringing these events to life.

Come for the laughs and stay for the heartfelt honesty - this one gets deep to the core of trail running and is a doozy!

Sim: @theflyingbrick_

Chris: @onelifewild @tourdetrails

Tour De Trails Events Calendar and Info: https://tourdetrails.com/events-calendar

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