In this ep with Sim, Vlad and Zoe Manning, we catch with Zoe about her year so far, how she is juggling study and training, and what her prep for APTRC has been like.

Then we chat through a big weekend of racing between Vlad tackling Four Peaks and Sim tackling Legends of The Hill, before covering results from GTWS and domestic races.

We hope you enjoy!

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• Pemby Trail Fest (WA)
• Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Run (WA)
• Great Ocean Trail Ultra (VIC)
• Paluma Ultra (QLD)
• Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon (SA)

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Running fast up one mountain is one thing. Backing it up for four days is another.

James Sieber and Brodie Nankervis are joined by Kellie Angel to preview the 2026 Four Peaks Bright Alpine Climb, taking in Mount Buffalo, Mount Feathertop, Mount Hotham and Mystic.

We break down the courses, the challenge of racing on consecutive days, and how alpine weather could shake things up. We also look back at some seriously quick course records and discuss what makes this weekend such a special part of Australian mountain running.

In the women’s field, we discuss Tori Thomas and a strong contingent of orienteers, including Grace Crane. On the men’s side, returning winner Nathan Lawson faces a field featuring Pat Clark, Toby Lang and our own Vlad Ixel. Who has the climbing speed, and who can keep delivering as the days add up?

Plus, Kellie shares her experience of completing all four races, we discuss using the weekend to prepare for the Asia Pacific Championships, and Brodie comes to terms with more of his Strava crowns disappearing.

Whether you’re racing, following the results or considering a future trip to Bright, this is your guide to the weekend ahead.

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In this episode Brodie, James, and Jess sit down to recap Jess' course record run at Roller Coaster 46km over the weekend, as well as all the other results from the weekend!

Plenty else going on to talk through too including Aus performing brilliantly and the backyard ultra team champs, Moab 240 being cancelled mid-race, and Innsbruck Alpine Trail being added to World Trail Majors.

We hope you enjoy!

• Blackall100 (QLD)
• Roller Coaster Trail Run (VIC)
• GC50 (last week)

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