Welcome to Episode 9 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for trail running in Australia. This week, we dive into the excitement of the Coastal Ascent. Hosted by Vlad Ixel, Jess Jason, and Brodie Nankervis, this episode is filled with training updates, trail news, race results, and more.
00:00 - 21:20 :- Training Week Updates
We start off the episode with our training week recaps. Jess discusses some bumps in her training consistency and her performance in the 2nd round of the Perth Trail Series. Vlad shares an update on his European adventure, running through the stunning mountains of Germany, and reveals what race he has coming up next. Brodie covers how he has recovered from his speedy 10km last weekend and how he is feeling after one of his biggest mileage weeks since managing an Achilles injury.
21:20 - 28:45 :- Trail Running News
Next, we cover some exciting trail running news: Hoka has announced they will be opening a NIL platform for high school trail runners. This development is sure to provide young athletes with more opportunities and support as they grow in the sport.
28:45 - 32:00 :- Trail Fails Segment
In our Trail Fails segment, Jess talks about the dangers of relying too heavily on your watch for route directions during a race. Her story serves as a humorous yet valuable lesson for all trail runners.
32:00 - 53:15 :- Weekend Race Results
We then share the results from the weekend, starting with the third Golden Trail Series race in Australia at Coastal Ascent. This race was the main event domestically and featured our very own podcast host, Simone Brick. We discuss the performances, the competition, and the controversy of a few runners going off course.
We also cover the results from other domestic trail races: Eagle and Child in Perth, Run Forest, and Wandi Cross in Victoria. Each race brought its own set of challenges and standout performances.
Additionally, we delve into the international scene with results from the Swiss Canyon Trail, highlighting the standout performances and memorable moments from this challenging race.
53:15 - End :- Upcoming Trail Races
Lastly, we preview the domestic and international trail races coming up next week. With numerous events on the horizon, we highlight the key races to look out for.
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: @vladixel
Brodie: @brodie_nank
Jess: @jessjason
Coastal Ascent: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/the-coastal-ascent-2024
Eagle and Child: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=354890
Run Forest: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29665
Wandi Cross: https://my.raceresult.com/272826/
Swiss Canyon Trail: https://stats.even-outdoor.com/resultats/index.php?m=resultats&a=resultats&id_course=881&mc_cid=7d250d42e4
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