EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 1H 10M
Triple Wins, VK Lessons & Aussie Team Selection News Feat. Iain Best | Episode 87
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In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James and Sim catch up with uphill specialist Iain Best, fresh off a dominant five-week streak of wins across Four Peaks, GSER, and the Buller Skyrun. Iain breaks down his European VK block, the brutal Fully course, racing tactics, and how back-to-back domestic races became a “victory tour” of fitness.The team also dives into major national news: automatic selection for Australia’s Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships, plus the return of the Golden Trail National Series with a single-race championship at Donna Double. Sim gives a raw and insightful update on her recovery from POTS, navigating a strict return-to-run protocol and sprint-based rehab.Packed with race results, athlete updates, and big-picture implications for Australian trail running, this is a must-listen for anyone tracking the sport’s fastest movers heading into 2026.Results:Afterglow Twilight Half MarathonDuval Dam Buster Trail 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 Simone: Instagram | StravaFollow James: Instagram | Strava | WebsiteMusic 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, James and Sim catch up with uphill specialist Iain Best, fresh off a dominant five-week streak of wins across Four Peaks, GSER, and the Buller Skyrun. Iain breaks down his European VK block, the brutal Fully course, racing tactics, and how back-to-back domestic races became a "victory tour" of fitness. The team also dives into major national news: automatic selection for Australia's Asia-Pacific Trail Running Championships, plus the return of the Golden Trail National Series with a single-race championship at Donna Double. Sim gives a raw and insightful update on her recovery from POTS, navigating a strict return-to-run protocol and sprint-based rehab. Packed with race results, athlete updates, and big-picture implications for Australian trail running, this is a must-listen for anyone tracking the sport's fastest movers heading into 2026. Results: Afterglow Twilight Half Marathon [https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29956] Duval Dam Buster Trail Run [https://my.raceresult.com/373224/results#0_4D6867] ***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 Simone: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theflyingbrick_/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/18643506] Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R
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