Episode 5: Brodie Nankervis - Navigating Trails and Orienteering

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running enthusiasts. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our co-host Brodie Nankervis and delve into his remarkable career in orienteering and trail running. Alongside Brodie, we have Jess Jason and Vlad Ixel guiding us through the trails and tales.Exploring Orienteering and Trail RunningWe kick off the podcast with invaluable insights into the world of Orienteering and its intersection with trail running. Discover how Brodie's background in Orienteering has shaped his approach to trail running, from navigating rough terrains to overcoming challenges.Training Week UpdatesJess shares her progress in her return from injury and unveils some of the best long run trails in Perth. Brodie provides a rundown of his week, including his first flat fast session in a while. Vlad rounds up the updates with his week, explaining his decision to withdraw from UTA and teasing us with his upcoming race plans.Race Results RecapGet ready for a whirlwind as we cover the race results from Margaret River Ultra, Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra, and the Irrational South 200-mile domestically. Internationally, we dive into Everest 135, Transvulcania, SkyRace des Mathesins, and Ultra Trail Snowdonia.Ultra Trail Australia PreviewWe offer a sneak peek into the upcoming Ultra Trail Australia, running through our race winner predictions. With some seriously exciting fields lining up, it's bound to be an adrenaline-fueled event!Upcoming Trail RacesWe conclude the episode by highlighting other major trail races to watch out for in the next week.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!Vlad: @vladixelBrodie: @brodie_nankJess: @jessjasonMargaret River Ultra: https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1736Dead Cow Backyard Ultra: https://www.facebook.com/deadcowgully/Irrational South 200-mile: https://irrationalsouth200miler.com.au/Everest 135: http://en.everest135.com/match/home/index/5Transvulcania: https://transvulcania.livetrail.run/SkyRace des Mathesins: https://my.raceresult.com/285673/UTMB Snowdonia: https://snowdonia.utmb.world/results?year=2024&raceUri=12783.ultra-trailsnowdoniabyutmb-uts100m.2024Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R