In this episode of Peak Pursuits, James, Brodie, and Simone reconnect for a big week in trail running.

Simone opens up about her ongoing recovery journey and navigating life with POTS, Brodie breaks down his strong return to racing at Triple Tops and what’s next at GSER, and James shares his cautious but optimistic first steps back from a stress fracture.

The trio dive deep into what smart tapering really looks like for trail and ultra runners — from elite examples to personal lessons — before wrapping up with race results from GPT, Feral Pig, and Triple Tops.

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Trail running is tough on the body — but most injuries don’t happen by chance. They happen from overload, poor communication, or the wrong kind of rehab.

In this episode, James sits down with Luke Nelson, sports chiropractor, running coach, educator and podcaster, to unpack what true injury prevention really looks like for trail runners.

They explore how to manage training load, why ankle sprains are rarely “simple,” the science of staying fit while injured, and how specific strength and plyometric work can make you more resilient on the trails.

Whether you’re chasing your first ultra or your next podium, this conversation will change how you think about running healthy, strong, and injury-free.

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In Episode 82, James, Brodie, and Jess cover a massive week in Australian trail running. Jess shares her Kosci 50km training update (plus some broccoli-sprout science), Brodie dives into weighted uphill training and his return from injury, and James reflects on progress in his own recovery.

The crew unpack the latest news shaking up the sport — from Salomon backing the Olympic bid to Singletrack taking over Running Wild events — and what it all means for the future of trail running in Australia.

They also recap all the action from Four Peaks, including standout performances from Lucy Bartholomew, Demi Caldwell, Ian Best, and Kate Avery.

Tune in for the biggest stories, insightful takes, and plenty of good banter from the trail.

Results:

• 4 Peaks (VIC)
• Portland 3 Bays Running Festival (VIC)
• King Of The Hill BYU (VIC)
• Bare Creek Trail Run (NSW)
• Kunanyi Trail Series: Knockers & Knockers Sport (TAS)

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