EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 46M
Skimo, The State of Trail, and Remembering Your 'Why' feat Winter Olympian Lara Hamilton | Episode 96
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In this episode of Peak Pursuits Sim and Jess are lucky enough to be joined by not only one of the best trail runners in Aus but now a Winter Olympian to boot Lara Hamilton! Lara is currently in Italy in the days leading up to her two Skimo events in the Olympics, and she joins us to chat briefly through her journey so far and what it is like being named on her first Olympic team. Hear how Lara trains, how she stays in touch with what she loves about sport and music, and plenty of the fun stories that always come with any time spent with Lara!Also hear an update from Jess with answers on her long term gut troubles, Sim's update as she gets moving again, and a discussion on the 'State of Trail Running' articles that have been popping up recently before results and a Tarawera preview.A big episode - Enjoy!Results: Sydney Trail Summer Series 1: Manly Dam (NSW) John Forest Trail Run (WA) Wentworth Falls Trail Run (NSW) Robe 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 Jess: Instagram | Strava Follow Sim: Instagram | StravaFollow Lara: InstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215RShow less
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In this episode of Peak Pursuits Sim and Jess are lucky enough to be joined by not only one of the best trail runners in Aus but now a Winter Olympian to boot Lara Hamilton! Lara is currently in Italy in the days leading up to her two Skimo events in the Olympics, and she joins us to chat briefly through her journey so far and what it is like being named on her first Olympic team. Hear how Lara trains, how she stays in touch with what she loves about sport and music, and plenty of the fun stories that always come with any time spent with Lara! Also hear an update from Jess with answers on her long term gut troubles, Sim's update as she gets moving again, and a discussion on the 'State of Trail Running' articles that have been popping up recently before results and a Tarawera preview. A big episode - Enjoy! Results: * Sydney Trail Summer Series 1: Manly Dam (NSW) [https://www.sydneytrailseries.com.au/results] * John Forest Trail Run (WA) [https://www.wamc.org.au/race-results?year=2026&race=255&distance=441#results] * Wentworth Falls Trail Run (NSW) [https://tempus.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16516&RId=442&EId=1&dt=2&top=3] * Robe Run [https://my.raceresult.com/376533/] ***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 Jess: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jessjason/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/54364834] Follow Sim: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506] Follow Lara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lara_hamilton/?hl=en] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R Show less
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