Welcome to Peak Pursuits, where we chase dirt-packed trails, soaring ridgelines and the thrill of a finish line like no other. Hosted by trail obsessives and elite runners Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and Jess Jason — plus deep-dives with James Sieber — we bring you candid chats with Australia’s top trail runners.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest conversations about training, injuries, mindset and balancing life off-trail; plus the latest on Aussie races, events and endurance culture. Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of trail shoes or chasing a 100 km and beyond, we’ve got something for you.
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Welcome to Peak Pursuits, where we chase dirt-packed trails, soaring ridgelines and the thrill of a finish line like no other. Hosted by trail obsessives and elite runners Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and Jess Jason — plus deep-dives with James Sieber — we bring you candid chats with Australia’s top trail runners.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest conversations about training, injuries, mindset and balancing life off-trail; plus the latest on Aussie races, events and endurance culture. Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of trail shoes or chasing a 100 km and beyond, we’ve got something for you.
Tune in to discover unfiltered tales, practical training tips and the kind of inspiration that only comes from pushing your limits. Subscribe now — and bring your trail shoes.
Kosci 50, Oman Ultra, Shoe Chat, and Finding a Coach feat. Demi Caldwell | Episode 88
Peak Pursuits
1 hour 11 minutes
3 weeks ago
Kosci 50, Oman Ultra, Shoe Chat, and Finding a Coach feat. Demi Caldwell | Episode 88
In Episode 88 of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad are joined by Demi Caldwell to unpack a huge stretch of racing across Australia and the international trail scene. Demi reflects on her breakthrough third-place finish at the fiercely competitive Kosci 50, breaking down race strategy, course execution, and a season that's steadily built momentum at the pointy end of Australian women's trail running.
Vlad recaps his international podium at the Oman ultra, diving into the brutally technical course, racing at altitude, mandatory gear controversy, and why the event is shaping into a future UTMB destination race. The episode also covers key domestic results, athlete trends, gear insights, coaching discussion, and what the current calendar says about where Australian trail running is heading. A must-listen for runners tracking podium performances, race analysis, and the sport's next phase.
Results:
* ATR Summer Series 2: Bridgewater (SA) [https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=416113&topn=3]
* Peaks & Passages (ACT) [https://my.raceresult.com/370232/]
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Peak Pursuits
Welcome to Peak Pursuits, where we chase dirt-packed trails, soaring ridgelines and the thrill of a finish line like no other. Hosted by trail obsessives and elite runners Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and Jess Jason — plus deep-dives with James Sieber — we bring you candid chats with Australia’s top trail runners.
Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest conversations about training, injuries, mindset and balancing life off-trail; plus the latest on Aussie races, events and endurance culture. Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of trail shoes or chasing a 100 km and beyond, we’ve got something for you.
Tune in to discover unfiltered tales, practical training tips and the kind of inspiration that only comes from pushing your limits. Subscribe now — and bring your trail shoes.
