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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 39M

Holly's Golden Tarawera, Barkleys Wins Again, and When to DNF or Push On | Episode 97

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In Episode 97 of Peak Pursuits Holly Ranson sits down with James to talk through her Tarawera run and that unforgettable moment of being handed a Golden Ticket to Western States on the finish line after her 4th place finish!Hear about Holly's training, approach to the race, and everything that goes into Holly's impressive running career so far. The duo then touch on the Barkley Marathons, with no finishers in this years event, before chatting through a listener question on when to DNF vs when to push on and finish if a race isn't going to plan. As usual you'll also hear a bunch of results and a brief preview of this weekends Australian Championships and Hut2Hut!Results: Australian Alpine Ascent  Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra  SEQ Trail Series Round 6: Wyaralong Dam  Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run***Don’t forget, use code PEAK at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au 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 your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow James: Instagram | Strava | WebsiteFollow Holly: InstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

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