{"podcast":{"title":"Peak Pursuits","slug":"peak-pursuits-6878804","podcast_index_feed_id":6878804,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/AUs7uOLq.rss","website_url":"https://zencastr.com/Peak-Pursuits","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/6616228a8ec4d8939d6f673f/d0cc8b74-6f5e-4300-b47b-c60a8609b9a8.png","author":"peakpursuitspodcast@gmail.com","episode_count":199,"summary":"Welcome to Peak Pursuits, where we chase dirt-packed trails, soaring ridgelines and the thrill of a finish line like no other. Hosted by trail obsessives and elite runners Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, Vlad Ixel and Jess Jason — plus deep-dives with James Sieber — we bring you candid chats with Australia’s top trail runners. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest conversations about training, injuries, mindset and balancing life off-trail; plus the latest on Aussie races, events and endurance culture. Whether you’re lacing up your first pair of trail shoes or chasing a 100 km and beyond, we’ve got something for you. Tune in to discover unfiltered tales, practical training tips and the kind of inspiration that only comes from pushing your limits. Subscribe now — and bring your trail shoes.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T12:17:55.101236+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-pursuits-6878804"},"episode":{"title":"Finn Melanson | Is Australian Trail Running Underrated?","slug":"finn-melanson-is-australian-trail-running-underrated","published_at":"2026-04-17T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-pursuits-6878804/finn-melanson-is-australian-trail-running-underrated","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-pursuits-6878804","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/aKktVrHo","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69d99993c9799e1854de6dac/size/199717176/audio-files/6616228a8ec4d8939d6f673f/f190daa6-32af-4672-b3b8-a298274e4466.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we sit down with Finn Melanson from Singletrack to talk about where Australian trail running sits in the wider world, why our scene still feels underrated, and what is actually building beneath the surface. From the rise of events like Buffalo, GPT and Kosci, to the athletes starting to break through, this is a conversation about momentum, visibility, and what still needs to happen for Australia to be taken more seriously on the global stage. We also get into the media side of the sport, including why the US has had such a big head start, what Australia still lacks, how race coverage and livestreams can shape the growth of the scene, and why telling better stories matters if the sport wants to keep moving forward. Along the way, Finn shares plenty on podcasting, building Singletrack, staying curious as a host, and where he thinks trail running is all heading next. ***Don't forget, use code PEAK at Bix's website [https://www.bixvitamins.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 [https://www.instagram.com/peakpursuits.pod/] to share your thoughts, questions, and trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits! Follow James: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/coachjamessieber/] | Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/48288519] | Website [https://www.coachjamessieber.com/] Follow Finn: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R","meta_description":"In this episode, we sit down with Finn Melanson from Singletrack to talk about where Australian trail running sits in the wider world, why our scene still…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8321,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/peak-pursuits-6878804/episodes/finn-melanson-is-australian-trail-running-underrated/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-pursuits-6878804/finn-melanson-is-australian-trail-running-underrated.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}