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

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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!

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We’re diving deep into the 100km and 100-mile races for part 2 of our UTA 2025 preview.

In this episode, local Blue Mountains runner and course expert Tim Locke returns to walk us through the biggest endurance challenges of the weekend. We break down the sections that test your patience, the climbs that break your legs, and the tactics that separate a strong finish from a long day out.

We also preview the top contenders in both men’s and women’s fields, from returning champions to rising stars making their debut at these distances.

Key Timestamps:

• 00:42 - 100k Course Preview
• 15:05 - 100k Mens Field Analysis
• 29:50 - 100k Womens Field Analysis
• 48:05 - 100-mile Course Preview
• 64:29 - 100-mile Mens Field Analysis
• 78:05 - 100-mile Womens Field Analysis

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Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

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We’re back with a deep dive into two of the most anticipated distances at UTA 2025 — the 22km and 50km events.

In this episode, local Blue Mountains runner and course expert Tim Locke joins us to unpack the key sections of each course: where to be patient, when to push, and how to make the most of your strengths on race day. Whether you're aiming to finish strong or compete for a top spot, Tom’s insider tips will help you pace it right and stay smart across the climbs and descents.

We also run through the standout names in each field and what we expect to see from both seasoned campaigners and hungry newcomers.

Key Timestamps:

• 01:17 - 22km Course Preview
• 10:24 - 22km Mens Field Analysis
• 20:30 - 22km Womens Field Analysis
• 33:21 - 50km Course Preview
• 38:05 - 50km Mens Field Analysis
• 53:47 - 50km Womens Field Analysis

Whether you’re toeing the line or following from afar, this episode has the insights you need to understand the race behind the results.

***Don’t forget, use code PPP at Bix’s website 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 trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!

Follow James: Instagram | Strava

Follow Brodie: Instagram | Strava

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