Welcome to Episode 59 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason and James Sieber and covers James’ running rebuild from injury, Jess’ post race recovery, and a discussion around how to deal with the overwhelm that can come with race environments.

Also covered is some recent results from Run the Gap and Zegama!

Run The Gap: https://my.raceresult.com/340843/

Zegama: https://www.kronoak.com/live/2025/zegamaaizkorri/

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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!

Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506]

Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava  [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834]

James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/]

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Episode 59: Running Rebuilds and Mental Tactics for Pre-Race Nerves. 

We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Beth McKenzie to chat about her eventful leadup to the race and then how the race unfolded. Beth shares her strategy, key learnings, and what is coming up in the season ahead!

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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!

Beth: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethgmckenzie/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/118382]

Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava   [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834]

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Beth McKenzie Post Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100km

We're joined by the UTA 100km 2nd place Mike Carroll to chat about his preparations for UTA and how the race unfolded. Mike shares an overview of his journey through trail running to date, dives deep into his training for this race and more generally, and discusses the balance of training, life and family!

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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!

Mike: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mikeeight/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18080919]

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Photo credit: @itsjaclee [https://www.instagram.com/itsjaclee/]

Mike Carroll Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100km

We're joined by UTA50km winner Caitlin Fielder to talk UTA lead up, race tactics and the season ahead. 

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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!

Caitlin: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caitlinpipfielder/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/pros/15610991]

Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506]

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Cover photo by @theother12hours

Caitlin Fielder Post Race interview: 2025 UTA 50km

We're joined by the UTA 50km winner Dan Jones to unpack his race from start to finish.

Hear Dan's goals coming into the race in light of his upcoming run at Western States, how it played out, and what the rest of the year will look like for Dan. 

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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!

Dan: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/pros/6265193]

Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506]

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Dan Jones Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 50km

We’re joined by the UTA 100 mile 2nd place Quinton Gill to unpack his race from start to finish.

Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where they’re headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this year’s standoutpodium battles

***Don’t forget, use code PPP at Bix’s website [https://www.bixvitamins.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 [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]

Follow Quinton Gill: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegillygoat/]

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Quinton Gill Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100 mile

We’re joined by the UTA 100-mile winner Meghann Bullen to unpack her race from start to finish.

Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where they’re headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this year’s standout runs.

***Don’t forget, use code PPP at Bix’s website [https://www.bixvitamins.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 [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]

Follow Meg Bullen: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/megcoffey_/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/11842951]

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Meg Bullen Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 100 mile

We’re joined by the UTA 22km 2nd place Ben Duffus to unpack his race from start to finish.

Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where they’re headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this year’s standout head-to-heads.

***Don’t forget, use code PPP at Bix’s website [https://www.bixvitamins.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 [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]

Follow Ben Dufus: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benduffus/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/16026019]

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Ben Duffus Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 22km 

We’re joined by the UTA 22km winner Jessie Speedy to unpack her race from start to finish.

Hear how it played out, what shaped their performance, and where they’re headed next. Enjoy a front-row seat and an inspiring look into one of this year’s standout runs.

***Don’t forget, use code PPP at Bix’s website [https://www.bixvitamins.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 [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Follow Simone: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506]

Follow Jessie Speedy: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessie_speedy/]

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Jessie Speedy Post-Race Interview: 2025 UTA 22km 

Welcome to a very different episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast as for the first time all five team members are together in person amongst the UTA chaos! Sim Brick, Jess Jason, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and James Sieber all sit down to talk through the weekend that was, including recapping each race, sharing stories from the trail, and celebrating some HUGE performances. 

We will be back to regular programming next week and apologies for not quite getting the audio right for our first in person show, but we really hope you enjoy listening and keep watch for all of our post race interviews with winners/place getters dropping soon!

Full results: https://live.utmb.world/uta/2025 

***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!

Vlad: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vladixel/?hl=en] | Strava    [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281?oq=vlad]

Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506]

Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava   [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834]

Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281?oq=vlad]

James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/]

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License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Episode 58: The Peak Pursuits UTA Breakfast Show!

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 Australia’s best trail runners, showcasing their journeys and the ups and downs of the sport at the highest level.