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, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason. Together, we're here to fuel your love for trail running, share insider tips, and update you on the latest events and races. With the help of James Sieber, we will be joined by Australias best trail runners, showcasing their journeys and the ups and downs of the sport at the highest level.
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Episode 75 with Blake Turner: WMTRC Course Insights, Recovery, and Doping in Trail Running
Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

Welcome to Episode 75 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia and beyond. This week, James is hosting and is joined by Vlad and Blake Turner, both live from Spain as they prepare for the Canfranc World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.Hear first-hand their impressions of the brutal short-course profile, the art of pacing on European terrain, and how they’re balancing training with life abroad. We also dive into recovery strategies after ultras, the recent doping controversy shaking the sport, and results from the Hounslow Classic and Surf Coast Century. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation that blends course insights, athlete experiences, and big-picture issues in trail running.Results:Hounslow Classic | Surf Coast Century | Mighty Jarrah Trail Run | Whitsunday Trail Fest***Don’t forget, use code PPP at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***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!Follow Vlad: Instagram | Strava Follow Blake: Instagram | StravaJames: Instagram | Strava | WebsiteMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R