Welcome to Episode 57 of Peak Pursuits, your ultimate podcast for everything trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Sim Brick and Vlad Ixel with guest host Blake Turner as they recap the wild race that was Ueda SkyRace!

Hear about how Blake and Sim managed the technicality and steepness of the Japanese terrain, and just what it was like tackling a race this wild. With 3100m of gain and loss over just 26km, there are plenty of stories to tell!

We also get to hear how Vlad is feeling before racing UTA50 before covering some awesome results at Transvulcania, Margaret River Ultra and Stromlo!

Transvulcania: https://transvulcania.livetrail.run/

Margaret River Ultra Results: https://bluechipresults.com.au/results.aspx?CId=11&RId=1845

Stromlo Results: https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/canberratrailruns/previous-results/2025

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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!

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Sim: Instagram | Strava

Blake: Instagram | Strava

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