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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.
UTCT Podium, Terrex Insights, and Charlie's Breakthrough | Episode 85
Peak Pursuits
1 hour 11 minutes
1 month ago
UTCT Podium, Terrex Insights, and Charlie's Breakthrough | Episode 85
In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Vlad sit down with Adidas Terrex athlete Charlie Hamilton, fresh off his third-place podium at Ultra-Trail Cape Town 55km. Charlie breaks down the brutal technical course, the stacked international field, and how three weeks on the Cape Town trails transformed his race day confidence.
The trio dive into elite training insights, including Charlie's shift to physiologically-driven coaching, technical downhill development, and how he's preparing for Tarawera 100km. They also explore the evolution of Adidas' Agravic Speed Ultra 2, World Trail Majors significance, and what this result means for the future of Australian trail running.
A must-listen for athletes following UTCT, gear updates, and the rise of Aussie talent on the global stage.
Results:
* UTCT 100km and 55km World Trail Majors [https://www.irunfar.com/this-week-in-running-november-24-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
* GSER (VIC) [https://my.raceresult.com/367236/]
* ATR (Adelaide Trail Runners) Summer Series 1: Black Hill (SA) [https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=414370&topn=3]
* SEQ Trail Series Round 4: Bayview (QLD) [https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=20148&RId=134&EId=1]
* Sydney Trail Spring Series Race 3: St Ives (NSW) [https://www.sydneytrailseries.com.au/results]
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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.
