In this episode of Peak Pursuits, Sophie Broome joins Jess and Brodie to unpack her journey to the upcoming UTK 100.  Sophie reflects on bouncing back from a tough DNF at UTA, the science and testing she's used to refine her fueling and pacing, and how she's balancing training with work. Jess shares her own build-up, the challenges of managing anxiety and hormones, and the mental strategies she's been practicing with a sports psychologist. Together they explore the realities of long-distance trail racing—training dynamics, recovery, mindset, and the importance of arriving fresh and ready to execute on race day. Keep listening for some trail running news and results from Cost 2 Kosci, Run Bibbulmun Stage Race, Narrowneck Night Run and more! ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505] Follow Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava   [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834] Follow Sophie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scbroome/?hl=en] | Strava  [https://www.strava.com/athletes/41688785] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James, Brodie, and Simone reconnect for a big week in trail running. Simone opens up about her ongoing recovery journey and navigating life with POTS, Brodie breaks down his strong return to racing at Triple Tops and what's next at GSER, and James shares his cautious but optimistic first steps back from a stress fracture. The trio dive deep into what smart tapering really looks like for trail and ultra runners — from elite examples to personal lessons — before wrapping up with race results from GPT, Feral Pig, and Triple Tops. ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505] Follow Simone: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Trail running is tough on the body — but most injuries don't happen by chance. They happen from overload, poor communication, or the wrong kind of rehab. In this episode, James sits down with Luke Nelson, sports chiropractor, running coach, educator and podcaster, to unpack what true injury prevention really looks like for trail runners. They explore how to manage training load, why ankle sprains are rarely "simple," the science of staying fit while injured, and how specific strength and plyometric work can make you more resilient on the trails. Whether you're chasing your first ultra or your next podium, this conversation will change how you think about running healthy, strong, and injury-free. ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 Luke: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sportschiroluke/] | Website [https://www.healthhp.com.au/meet-the-team] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In Episode 82, James, Brodie, and Jess cover a massive week in Australian trail running. Jess shares her Kosci 50km training update (plus some broccoli-sprout science), Brodie dives into weighted uphill training and his return from injury, and James reflects on progress in his own recovery. The crew unpack the latest news shaking up the sport — from Salomon backing the Olympic bid to Singletrack taking over Running Wild events — and what it all means for the future of trail running in Australia. They also recap all the action from Four Peaks, including standout performances from Lucy Bartholomew, Demi Caldwell, Ian Best, and Kate Avery. Tune in for the biggest stories, insightful takes, and plenty of good banter from the trail. Results: * 4 Peaks (VIC) [https://my.raceresult.com/367788/results#0_421451] * Portland 3 Bays Running Festival (VIC) [https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29940&EId=1] * King Of The Hill BYU (VIC) [https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1568/results?page=1&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacaOLFLhDsDsTc6wU8m1Ey145H1uTr4XssExNJZ_nCUbeiXB5Bu82ZGj5eRrg_aem_OFmyIvSHcb9DWy4WjiqFZQ&brid=qB7BWCcbxRqhb1qyC2u4fw] * Bare Creek Trail Run (NSW) [https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/bare-creek-trail-run-2025] * Kunanyi Trail Series: Knockers & Knockers Sport (TAS) [https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=412034&topn=3] ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505] Follow Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834?oq=Jess%20] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

For this event preview, James and Brodie are joined by special guest Ben Burgess. Ben raced in the 100 mile event last year and was placed 2nd when the dust settled, and has a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about this event! We preview the overall event and the special, yet demanding conditions in which it is held, diving in deep to the 50km and 100 mile fields. Looking forward to what will no doubt be an epic 4 days of racing, hopefully a little cooler this year! 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! James: @coachjamessieber Brodie: @brodie_nank Ben: @_benburgess GPT 100: @gpt100miler Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI

The Australian trail running scene is evolving fast — but its governance, funding, and pathways are still catching up. In this interview, AUTRA President Gary Mullins unpacks the AUTRA Playbook and explains how AUTRA aims to move from advocacy to authority,  working alongside Australian Athletics, professionalising the sport as a whole, standardise events and coaching, empower race directors, and deliver real value to runners at every level. This episode dives into the real questions: Who holds the power right now? How will governance evolve? And what does it all mean for everyday runners? From membership models to world championship selection, James and Gary explore what needs to happen next to make trail running stronger, fairer, and more connected. AUTRA Playbook [https://www.autra.asn.au/autra-playbook] ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 AUTRA: Website [https://www.autra.asn.au/] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]  | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In this week's episode of Peak Pursuits, James is joined by Brodie and Vlad for a packed conversation on all things trail running. Vlad shares his plans for the Tarawera 100k, Brodie starts looking forward to some end-of-season events, and James speaks openly about a setback on his return journey. The trio dive deep into the state of Australia's National Trail Championships — what's working, what's not, and how it could evolve — before taking on the great Strava vs. Garmin debate and what it means for athletes and data-driven coaching. They wrap up with an in-depth preview of the iconic Four Peaks Run in Bright, including start lists stacked with Australia's best mountain runners. Tune in for candid insights, a few laughs, and a big dose of Aussie trail running talk. Results: Javellina Jundred https://live.aravaiparunning.com/#/javelina_jundred-2025?raceId=301823 Great Ocean Trail Ultra https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29929 Heysen Trail https://my.raceresult.com/368577/ SEQ Trail Series: Pomona (Round 2) https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=20148&RId=132&EId=1 ***Don't forget, use code PEAK 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 Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505] Follow Vlad: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vladixel/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Nicole Paton joins the show to talk about her journey from country Victoria to representing Australia at the Trail World Championships. We cover how she discovered trail running through adventure and travel, the challenges of balancing elite performance with parenting and work, and the lessons she's learned from injury and resilience along the way. It's an honest look at what it takes to stay consistent and competitive in the sport while keeping life in balance. Tune in to hear the full story. ***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 Nicole Paton: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nicolepaton22/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18926691] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]  | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

This episode is hosted by James and Jess, joined by the one and only Sarah Ludowici! Ludo is on the comeback trail post-baby and absolutely tore it up at the Roller Coaster Trail Run. She gives us an update on life, training, and how things have changed since welcoming baby Aurora. Jess is fresh back from Europe and reflects on her World Champs experience, while James shares some positive news from his injury rehab with a hopeful return to running on the horizon. We also dive into all the latest race action: Roller Coaster, Blackall 100, Big's Backyard Ultra, Fully VK, and the 24-Hour World Championships, where Holly Ranson delivered a phenomenal 2nd-place finish, breaking both the Australian and World records! To wrap things up, we tackle a listener question on overcoming jet lag when travelling for training or races. Results: Rollercoaster Run: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/roller-coaster-run-2025 Blackall 100: https://results.sportseventservices.com.au/results.aspx?CId=16287&RId=6488&EId=2 BIG's BYU Currently On: https://my.raceresult.com/364272/#0_B3DC1F World 24 hour Championship https://live.breizhchrono.com/external/live5/classements.jsp?reference=1384568432549-14 Fully VK https://www.mso.swiss/events/2363-kilometre-vertical-de-fully/results?type=SCRATCH&typeId=14682 ***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! Ludo: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarahludo] | Strava    [https://www.strava.com/athletes/23066779?oq=ludo] James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519?oq=james] Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

The dynamic duo of Nath and Fraser are back on the mics to give us a run down of how their World Champs went - with Nathan coming out top Aussie in their races and  Fraser throwing in an extra bonus race of coming third at Melb Mara since world champs!  Always wild times.  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! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI Fraser: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fraser.darcy94/] | Website [https://fraserdarcy.com/] Nath: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nathanpearce_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/1305884]

Welcome to Episode 79 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel, with a brief update from Brodie before his internet drops out. The team covers training updates, a listener question on how to stay safe and find people to run with while travelling, and results from the GTWS final, Moab 240 and the TRSA Trail Championship. Results: Moab240: https://trackleaders.com/moab240-25 GTWS Final: https://results.stopandgo.pro/1783/ranking/individual/1/1 TRSA Trail Champs: https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=620&EId=8&dt=2 ***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] Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281?oq=vlad] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

The Roller Coaster Run is back this weekend, and James and Brodie are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of the 23k and 46k events in the Dandenongs. From course strategy to weather forecasts, they unpack how to approach the climbs, what makes this course deceptively tough, and why pacing will make or break your day. The pair run through the men's and women's elite fields — featuring names like Lucy Bartholomew, Demi Caldwell, Mike Carroll, and Tyla Windham — sharing their insights and predictions for who might take the wins. Tune in for an in-depth, coach's-eye look at one of Victoria's most anticipated trail races. ***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 Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI

Welcome to Episode 78 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel and covers a deeper discussion on the World Champs including where trail running is at as a sport in Australia compared to other areas of the world and some of the areas we see as athletes where improvements could be made. Tied into this is a listener question around why some athletes choose world champs vs UTMB or vice versa, before finishing off with some results from the week! Results: Beechworth Beer Run: https://results.tomatotiming.com.au/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29915&EId=1&dt=2 SEQ Trail Running Series: https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=20148&RId=131&EId=1&dt=2 ***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] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to Episode 77 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Brodie Nankervis and Vlad Ixel and covers everything World Champs, including Vlad's race recap in the short trail, their thoughts on the overall winners, our Aussie results and more. Our Aussie team did us proud! Results: https://canfrancpirineos2025wmtrc.com/live.html ***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! Brodie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brodie_nank/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281?oq=vlad] Vlad: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/vladixel/?hl=en] | Strava    [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281?oq=vlad] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In this episode we give free reign to Nathan Pearce and Fraser Darcy to chat all things Uphill and Mountain Classic at WMTRC, recorded before they arrived in Spain. Hear about their preparations, how they are feeling going into the race and the usual banter you would always expect from these two! Any questions for their part 2 post race, comment or message them through! 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! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI Fraser: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fraser.darcy94/] | Website [https://fraserdarcy.com/] Nath: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nathanpearce_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/1305884]

Welcome to Episode 76 of Peak Pursuits, your go-to podcast for trail running in Australia and beyond. World Champs week is upon us! So this week Sim and James sit down with Charlie Hamilton to talk about all things World Champs, after a brief Hownslow 17k recap from Charlie and an update from James and Sim. Hear their thoughts on who the courses suit, who amongst the favourites of each race they think will win, and some crazy stories of athletes backing up! Make sure you follow along and cheer our Aussie team on - watch out on our instagram for streams/results! Field Lists  [https://iau-ultramarathon.org/2025%20WMTR%20Champs%20Entry%20Lists%20for%20publication%20120925%20rev.pdf] FreeTrail Fantasy [https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events] IRunFar Previews [https://www.irunfar.com/tag/trail-world-championships] ***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! Charlie: Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/cowboyhamilton/?hl=en] Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506] James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

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 [https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/hounslow-classic-2025] | Surf Coast Century [https://results.tomatotiming.com.au/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29912&EId=3] | Mighty Jarrah Trail Run [https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1881&EId=6] | Whitsunday Trail Fest [https://my.raceresult.com/360693/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM0aVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnLvhJQwfkyJpt9buB6n3-gzRI3gea9cHkGqfCmkELPkYF2EG3TSUWQQb1MB_aem_iDxSJ1_zLOcvVJx-e-Wl-w] ***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 [https://www.instagram.com/vladixel/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/3232281]  [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834] Follow Blake: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blaketurner_bt/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/1858626] James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Trish McKibbin returns to the show ahead of representing Australia at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. In this episode, she reflects on navigating relative energy deficiency (RED-S), the lessons learned from Tarawera and APTRC and how changes to her nutrition, recovery, and training have reshaped her approach. We also discuss the balance between family, work, and elite-level preparation, along with the confidence she's drawing from her past international race experiences. ***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 Trish McKibbin: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trishmckibbin/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/99193455] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519]  | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to Episode 74 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick, Jess Jason, and a special guest Robbie Rorich who is training in Font Romeu with Jess! Get to know Robbie and his approach to trail running, hear how Jess is feeling ahead of World Champs, get an update from Sim, answers to listener questions and more! Results: Six Foot Track: https://thetimingguysresults.com/list/sixfoot/2025/6FT/ Coastal Classic: https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16253&RId=6263 Cleland Trail Run: https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=617&EId=6&dt=2 Kunanyi Trail Series Rialannah: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=404620&lang=en ***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! 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] Robbie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/robbierorich/?hl=en] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Hounslow Classic is just around the corner, and our friends at SingleTrack have assembled a stellar field of Australia's best trail athletes to battle it out in the blue mountains this weekend! James and Brodie dive into the course and discuss the fields in both the 17km and 42km. There will be some fierce battles across all races, what are you looking forward to? ***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! 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/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI