Kunanyi Mountain Run | Trail Running, Community & Connection with Lincoln Quilliam & Jack Saward

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In this episode of Peak Pursuits, we dive deep into the story of the Kunanyi Mountain Run (KMR) with race director Lincoln Quilliam and scholarship athlete Jack Saward. Lincoln shares his journey from adventure sports to trail running and the inspiration behind creating KMR—an event that challenges runners and fosters community, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship.Jack opens up about her transition from Olympic weightlifting to trail running, how the KMR scholarship program has been a transformative experience, and the mental shift that has fuelled his love for the sport.We also discuss the event’s commitment to inclusivity, from cultural walks led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to initiatives supporting women's participation, trail maintenance efforts, and the introduction of the Golden Trail National Series.If you love trail running, community-driven events, and the power of the outdoors to transform lives, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!***Don’t forget, use code PPP 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 trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow KMR: Instagram | Website | ScholarshipFollow Lincoln: Instagram | StravaFollow Jack: InstagramFollow James: Instagram | StravaPeak Pursuits: InstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

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In this episode of Peak Pursuits, we dive deep into the story of the Kunanyi Mountain Run (KMR) with race director Lincoln Quilliam and scholarship athlete Jack Saward. Lincoln shares his journey from adventure sports to trail running and the inspiration behind creating KMR—an event that challenges runners and fosters community, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship. Jack opens up about her transition from Olympic weightlifting to trail running, how the KMR scholarship program has been a transformative experience, and the mental shift that has fuelled his love for the sport. We also discuss the event's commitment to inclusivity, from cultural walks led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to initiatives supporting women's participation, trail maintenance efforts, and the introduction of the Golden Trail National Series. If you love trail running, community-driven events, and the power of the outdoors to transform lives, this is an episode you don't want to miss! ***Don't forget, use code PPP 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 trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits! Follow KMR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kunanyimountainrun/?hl=en] | Website [https://www.kunanyimountain.run/] | Scholarship [https://www.kunanyimountain.run/scholarships] Follow Lincoln: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/silverfox.runs/?hl=en] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5321505?oq=lincoln] Follow Jack: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jaaackkrose/?hl=en] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] Peak Pursuits: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

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