Podcast appearances and mentions of simone brick

Welcome to Episode 13 of Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This episode is hosted by Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and Vlad Ixel. Join us as we dive into training updates, trail running news, race results, and more.Start - 21:40 :- Training Week UpdatesWe kick off the episode by running through our training weeks. Vlad starts us off with a recap of his race in Switzerland, as well as describing the rationale for his run with 2000m of vertical loss! Brodie recaps his last training week before the World Orienteering Championships, including a sketchy ridgeline run, and touches on how he is feeling going into the races. Simone gets back into training post BTU, capping off a steady week of jogging with a fun 20km hilly loop with over 1000m of vert.21:40 - 37:40:- Trail Running NewsNext, we cover the recent announcement of the UTMB group antidoping policy, and discuss generally the issue of doping and its management in trail running.37:40 - 51:00:- Listener QuestionWe then answer a listener question from kj.runs.again - “What is your pre-race day nutrition?” Our hosts share valuable tips and strategies they have used in the lead up to races of varying distances.51:00 - 1:07:00:- Weekend Race ResultsIn the race results segment, we cover the domestic trail race results for the week, including Perth Trail Running Series Jolly Jumbuck, Lakes Trail Festival, the new North West Trail Running Series in Tasmania, and Mt Misery Trail Run and Ultra Adelaide in SA. We then cover awesome Aussie performances in the Val D'aran and Trail Verbier St Bernard UTMB races in Europe.1:07:00 - End :- What's Coming UpLastly, we provide a rundown of the trail running events to look out for in the next week and wish Brodie luck for the World Championships and Vlad for another race in his calendar in Austria!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!Brodie: @brodie_nankSim: @theflyingbrick_Vlad: @vladixelUTMB Anti-Doping Announcement: https://utmb.world/news/annoucement-anti-dopingUTMB Anti-Doping Policy: https://utmb.world/Anti-dopingPerth Trail Series: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=358020Lake Festival: https://tempus.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16516&RId=388&EId=1&dt=0North West Trail Running Series: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=358046Mt Misery Trail Run: https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=545Ultra Adelaide: https://my.raceresult.com/297964/Trail Verbier St Bernard: https://verbier.utmb.world/race-resultsVal D'aran: https://live.utmb.world/es/aranbyutmb/2024Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): [Trendsetter by Mood Maze](https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter) License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to Episode 12 of Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for trail running in Australia. This week hosts Simone Brick, Brodie Nankervis, and Jess Jason dive into training/race updates, trail running news, race results, and more.Start - 49:40 :- Training/Race Week UpdatesWe kick off the episode by running through our training weeks. Brodie starts us off with a rundown of his week in the UK, including his training runs on "fell" as he prepares for the WOC Test races. Jess shares her week of consistent training, highlighting some key sessions. Sim provides an in-depth BTU race recap, sharing her secrets to success and what it took to perform at her best.49:40 - 52:30 :- Trail Running NewsNext, we cover some exciting news in the trail running world, including a new partner of ITRA and the nomination process for the Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships. Stay informed on the latest developments in the sport.52:30 - 1:07:00 :- Listener QuestionWe then answer a listener question from Maggie Lennox: “What are some effective ways to train for altitude when you don't have easy access to mountains over 1400m?” Our hosts share valuable tips and strategies to help runners prepare for high-altitude races.1:07:00 - 1:44:00 :- Weekend Race ResultsIn the race results segment, we cover the domestic trail race results for the week, including Freycinet Circuits, Sydney Trail Half Marathon, and BTU. We also delve into the highly anticipated results from massive international races, including Western States and Marathon Du Mont Blanc, as well as the Sky Running Youth Championships in Montenegro.1:44:00 - End :- What's Coming UpLastly, we provide a rundown of the trail running events to look out for in the next week. With many exciting races on the horizon, our hosts highlight key events and what to expect.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!Brodie: @brodie_nankSim: @theflyingbrick_Jess: @jessjasonFreycinet circuits: https://www.webscorer.com/racedetails?raceid=357132&did=460217Sydney trail half marathon: https://my.raceresult.com/296556/resultsBTU/GTNS: https://events.onetime.sport/event/1612/results?round=9308&gender=MGTNS final ranking: https://www.goldentrailseries.com/series/gtns-australia.htmWestern States: https://www.irunfar.com/this-week-in-running-july-1-2024Sky Running Youth World Champs Montenegro: https://my.raceresult.com/297334/Marathon Du Mont Blanc: https://www.marathonmontblanc.fr/sites/default/files/2024-07/mbm_2024_classement_42km_scratch_0.pdfMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): [Trendsetter by Mood Maze](https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter) License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to Episode 9 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for trail running in Australia. This week, we dive into the excitement of the Coastal Ascent. Hosted by Vlad Ixel, Jess Jason, and Brodie Nankervis, this episode is filled with training updates, trail news, race results, and more.00:00 - 21:20 :- Training Week UpdatesWe start off the episode with our training week recaps. Jess discusses some bumps in her training consistency and her performance in the 2nd round of the Perth Trail Series. Vlad shares an update on his European adventure, running through the stunning mountains of Germany, and reveals what race he has coming up next. Brodie covers how he has recovered from his speedy 10km last weekend and how he is feeling after one of his biggest mileage weeks since managing an Achilles injury.21:20 - 28:45 :- Trail Running NewsNext, we cover some exciting trail running news: Hoka has announced they will be opening a NIL platform for high school trail runners. This development is sure to provide young athletes with more opportunities and support as they grow in the sport.28:45 - 32:00 :- Trail Fails SegmentIn our Trail Fails segment, Jess talks about the dangers of relying too heavily on your watch for route directions during a race. Her story serves as a humorous yet valuable lesson for all trail runners.32:00 - 53:15 :- Weekend Race ResultsWe then share the results from the weekend, starting with the third Golden Trail Series race in Australia at Coastal Ascent. This race was the main event domestically and featured our very own podcast host, Simone Brick. We discuss the performances, the competition, and the controversy of a few runners going off course.We also cover the results from other domestic trail races: Eagle and Child in Perth, Run Forest, and Wandi Cross in Victoria. Each race brought its own set of challenges and standout performances.Additionally, we delve into the international scene with results from the Swiss Canyon Trail, highlighting the standout performances and memorable moments from this challenging race.53:15 - End :- Upcoming Trail RacesLastly, we preview the domestic and international trail races coming up next week. With numerous events on the horizon, we highlight the key races to look out for.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!Vlad: @vladixelBrodie: @brodie_nankJess: @jessjasonCoastal Ascent: https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/races/the-coastal-ascent-2024Eagle and Child: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=354890Run Forest: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29665Wandi Cross: https://my.raceresult.com/272826/Swiss Canyon Trail: https://stats.even-outdoor.com/resultats/index.php?m=resultats&a=resultats&id_course=881&mc_cid=7d250d42e4Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to a special episode of the Peak Pursuits podcast where you will get to hear host Simone Brick interview this year's female Zegama champion, Sylvia Nordskar!You will get to know a little bit of background about Sylvia, then hear about how the race panned out from the inside and what it's like to lead one of the biggest trail races in the world. We cover mental strategy, training, Sylvia's progression to the top and much more.Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Sim: @theflyingbrick_Sylvia: @sylvianordskarPhoto by @GoldenTrailSeries | @Zegamaaizkorri | @MathisdecrouxMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: MFJHTO0ZMVHA84WI

Welcome to Episode 8 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Brodie recap their races from the last week, discuss the big news out of the AURA (now AUTRA) AGM and preview the 3rd round of the Golden Trail National Series at Coastal ascent, along with all our regular segments.00:00 - 35:20 :- Training/Race Week UpdatesWe kick off the episode with updates on our training weeks. Sim, Brodie and Vlad all raced this week, and we dive a little deeper into how that went and how these races fit into the bigger picture of our season plans.35:20 - 52:20:- Trail running news: Spring Energy update and AUTRAAfter touching on this 2 weeks ago, Vlad gives us an update on the Spring energy saga. Sim then covers the outcome of the AURA (now AUTRA) AGM, before a discussion of what this could mean for trail running in Australia in the next few years.52:20 - 1:05:25 :- Race ResultsWe then cover other significant race results from the weekend, both in Australia and overseas, with a recap of the skyrunning, golden trail and European champs races that have been happening!1:05:25 - End :- Upcoming Trail EventsTo wrap up the episode, we preview the exciting trail events coming up, including Coastal Ascent, the 3rd round of the Golden Trail National Series. Vlad and Brodie find out how Sim is feeling about the race, and what her final preparations will look like.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!Vlad: @vladixelSim: @theflyingbrick_Brodie: @brodie_nankAUTRA news release re: AGM and move to become AUTRA: https://www.aura.asn.au/2023-agm-held-may-28-2024Post recording AUTRA release re: national championships in 2025: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hWr6JUpoCkzDmLXG/Kuitpo Forest Trail Run Results: https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=536The Trail Running Series Race 1 Smiths Gully results: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29662European Off Road Championships results: https://my.raceresult.com/287980/resultsHochkonig Sky Race: https://my.raceresult.com/248505/resultsZegama results: https://www.kronoak.com/live/2024/zegamaaizkorri/Zegama race coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsJpNVeK-W4Coastal Ascent website: https://www.coastalascent.com.au/Coastal AscentInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thecoastalascent/?hl=enMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome to Episode 6 of Peak Pursuits, your premier podcast for all things trail running in Australia. This week, hosts Simone Brick, Vlad Ixel, and Jess Jason take you through the triumphs and controversies at the largest trail race in the southern hemisphere, Ultra Trail Australia (UTA).00:00 - 22:25 :- Training Week UpdatesWe kick off the episode with updates on our training weeks. Jess shares her experience returning to training with her first session in two months. Vlad covers his robust training week, detailing key sessions that included flat, fast running and trail-specific workouts. Sim also banked a brilliant training week feeling strong and confident ahead of a big racing block next month.22:25 - 56:00 :- Trail Fails SegmentNext is our trail fails segment, and this week is a doozy. We discuss the controversial inequalities that emerged during the UTA weekend and a major product fail involving the Awesome Sauce gels from Spring Energy.56:00 - 1:08:50 :- Listener QuestionIn our listener question segment, we answer James Sieber's query: "As sponsored athletes, I would love to know how you feel the professional aspect of the sport in Aus has developed and how you see the landscape evolving?" Our hosts share their experiences and insights on the growth of professional trail running in Australia, the increasing support from sponsors, and how they envision the future of the sport.1:08:50 - 1:18:40 :- UTA Podium HighlightsWe then shift our focus to the overall podium getters in the 22k, 50k, and 100k races at UTA. Stay tuned for a deeper dive into these results in an upcoming bonus episode!1:18:40 - 1:25:15 :- Other Race ResultsIn addition to UTA, we cover other significant race results from the weekend, including the West Macs Monster, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, and the international SkyRace Gorges du Tarn.1:25:15 - End :- Upcoming Trail EventsTo wrap up the episode, we preview the exciting trail events coming up, with races happening in almost every state across the country.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!Vlad: @vladixelSim: @theflyingbrick_Jess: @jessjasonSpring Energy Announcement from Sporthunger: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7EVCO0NH36/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DSpring Energy Reddit Forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/trailrunning/comments/1c27kk2/false_nutritional_info_on_spring_energy_gels/UTA Results: https://live.utmb.world/uta/2024West Macs Monster Results: https://westmacsmonster.com.au/index.php/results-2024/Great Ocean Road Results: https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29590&EId=6&dt=1SkyRace Gorges du Tarn: https://www.skyrunning.com/single-race/skyrace-gorges-du-tarn-2024/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Welcome back to Peak Pursuits, the ultimate podcast for all things trail running in Australia. In this episode, we're shaking things up as Jess takes over the hosting reins, guiding us through an insightful journey with Simone Brick. Alongside Jess and Sim, we welcome Aussie coaching legend Tim Crosbie, who shares his wisdom on coaching a wide variety of runners.Start - 53:50 :- Getting to know Sim and TimWe delve into the fascinating running journey of Simone Brick. Learn about Simone's inspirations, challenges, and triumphs as she navigates the trails in Aus and on the global stage. Tim shares his coaching philosophies and the unique insights into training a professional trail runner like Sim.53:50 - 1:10:34 :- Training Week UpdatesWe dive into our training weeks, with Tim elaborating on his successful training strategies that he has gained from years of experience. Jess provides an update on her return to running from injury, while Sim covers another solid week featuring a speedy track session, 6k XC relay race and some brutal sand running.1:10:34 - 1:15:50 :- Listener Question: Quality vs. Quantity in Event CalendarWe tackle a listener question from James Sieber regarding the crowded events calendar and the need for increasing the quality of events versus creating more competing but potentially underwhelming experiences.1:15:50 - 1:22:25 :- Trail FailsPrepare for some gut-wrenching nutrition and forgotten item fails as we share valuable lessons learned in this week's Trail Fails segment.1:22:25 - 1:35:45 :- Domestic and International Race ResultsWe recap the action-packed domestic and international race results from the week, featuring Aussie trail runners shining in events like the Ballarat Marathon and DU135. Internationally, we cover the Golden Trail World Series China and Canyons Endurance Run, where Aussie talent had a swing at a Western States Golden Ticket.1:35:45 - End :- What's Coming UpGet ready for the week ahead as we highlight the exciting trail events on the horizon like Five Peaks in SA, Dead Cow Gully in QLD, and Wilsons Prom 100 in Vic.Thanks for joining us on Peak Pursuits! Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod and share your thoughts, questions, or your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Sim: @theflyingbrick_Brodie: @brodie_nankJess: @jessjasonGuest Tim Crosbie: @crosbietimSim's Website/Past deep-dive podcasts: https://www.stillwerise.com.au/podcastsSydney Trail Series Results: https://my.raceresult.com/282833/Lighthorse Ultra Results: https://my.raceresult.com/278802/GTWS China Results: https://sport.luojiweiye.com/web/h5/new_gerenchengji.html?id=2353UTMB Canyons Endurance Run Results: https://canyons.utmb.world/runners/resultsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

We have a new visit with a longtime friend of the WASP, Simone Brick. Listeners might recall Simone appearing with David and telling her powerful story of remarkably changing from a teenager with disordered eating, weight issues, and being institutionalized with severe depression, to becoming one of the most dynamic trail runners in Australia with one of the sunniest dispositions you'll ever encounter. Simone spent much of 2022 competing in the Salomon Golden Trail Series, a traveling road show of the world's top mountain runners with races spanning Europe and in the U.S. Simone shares what it's like living “on tour,” so to speak. After talking with Simone on numerous occasions via video calls, it was a treat to finally get to hang out with her this summer when she came to Colorado, where she spent a month training in Leadville to prepare for the race tour stop at the Pikes Peak Ascent. This type of racing series has increased the popularity of the sport as well as the prize purses, and inevitably the ugly spectre of doping has reared its head, something which directly impacted Simone. Simone also discusses her 2023 goals and racing schedule, which began last weekend with a victory in the Old Ghost Ultra 85K in New Zealand that she ran in 7:59:23.Simone BrickInstagram @theflyingbrick_stillwerise.com.auBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor

It's taken a bit to process everything from my Leadville Trail 100. The race for me ended at Twin Lakes, mile 40. My plan to fuel and hydrate better by going out at a conservative pace was obviously too slow and might have worked better had I not expended so much mental and physical energy dealing with a lighting system that wasn't bright enough and my dicey depth perception and balance that led me to being too cautious navigating the rockier, uneven trail sections. I was moving ok but with a thin margin for error when my left hamstring cramped ¼ mile from Halfpipe aid station, mile 33. Despite eating salted mashed potatoes, salted watermelon, and a banana, the hammy continued to cramp up for the next 2-3 runnable miles. I got 250 mg. of salt from a fellow runner that immediately helped, but I'd lost too much time. I bombed down into Twin in a desperate attempt to beat the cutoff and have a shot at Hope Pass, but missed by about 15 minutes.Aside from the disappointment, I'm left with a few bright spots. I proudly represented Team Leadville and Warriors Ascent, which is a great organization supporting veterans experiencing PTS. I also had an amazing crew led by Brian Farrington, who had also paced me to the finish in 2015. My sister Ellen and nephew Matthew came out from Charlotte, NC to experience the magic of Leadville for the first time. Gabby Penaflor, who paced me to the finish in 2010, flew out last-minute from KC, and was responsible for the giant duck and other decorstions on top of the crew vehicle for easy spotting. Super appreciate 19-year old upcoming ultrarunning star Josh Taylor being there the whole time. Huge thanks as well to long-time supporters and all-around nice people Shelley, Scott, and Shane Miller. It's so amazing having all of those folks ready to give up their weekend while this old guy pursues his dreams in the mountains and tries to inspire younger folks to follow in my footsteps.Congrats to all of the finishers! There is seriously not much more inspiring than being at the Leadville finish line during the last two hours and seeing beaten-up warriors trudging the last of their 100 miles with their families and friends in tow. It was also cool seeing well-known runners like Hellah Sidibe and Harvey Lewis totally out of their elements and acknowledging what a beast the Leadville course is, yet still finding ways to get to the line. It was also inspiring to see Tyler Andrews, who's taken me on amazing journeys in South America, bravely fighting in obvious distress to a fourth-place finish.Finally, what a special treat getting to spend time with the amazing Simone Brick, and conversing with legends Ken Chlouber, Merilee Maupin, Cole Chlouber, and Travis and Mark Macy, joking around with the cutoff king and queen Mike and Sandy Monaghan as they followed me around, and chatting with some of the sport's luminaries like Robbie Balenger, Scott Jurek, Courtney Dauwalter, Hellah, Harvey, and more. And seeing tons of old friends along the course. I've got some things to adjust and then I'll be back!Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor

Simone is one of Australia's very best trail and mountain runners. Australian Champion and Aussie representative at World Championships, Salomon sponsorship and flying high at the Golden Trail Series in Europe. The Flying Brick has seen the highs of our sport. It wasn't always this glamorous for Simone, however, and her road to success has been as rocky as it comes. From the depths of regular hospitalisation for psychosis, anorexia and attempted suicide Simone has courageously rebuilt her life (brick by brick) to the point where she's found an incredible balance and is truly one of Australia's best. Simone shares a great perspective on professionalism, determination and a ‘never say die' attitude. A seriously inspiring story and a wonderful reminder that anything is possible! Don't forget to check out our discount code for the Jabulani Challenge on April 2nd (RMPOD22) Enjoy! Please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released. Feel free to use the online discount codes below: GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmatters T8 Running kit (10%): RUNNINGMATTERS20 Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store. Raidlight (20%): runningmatters20 Raffertys Coastal Run entry discount: RMPOD21 Cronulla Beer Co (10%): CBC10 Koda Nutrition (15%): RUNMAT15

I thought it would be fun hearing from Simone about her adventures this summer running the Salomon Golden Trail series in Europe, as well as the travails of spending two weeks quarantined upon her return with no human contact in a small hotel room in Melbourne - at her own $3000 expense!Simone appeared with David back in episode #93 in September, 2019 she has a quite remarkable story.  Once a depressed, traumatized, overweight teen, Simone set a deadline for herself to either change or commit suicide!  In the meantime, she spent long stretches institutionalized while battling mental health issues.  The woman she is today is nearly unrecognizable from that.  She has won both the Australian and New Zealand mountain running championships, and is a bundle of energy with endless optimism.  Definitely listen to that episode with David if you have not already, or listen to it again.  It's quite jaw-dropping.  Simone chatted again with David and me in episode #104 in April, 2020, and with me in episode #136 in May, 2021.  I always love chatting with Simone.  I hope her energy will fire up your own training and daily lives.

In this Power Play part one, ultra endurance coach Jason Koop and I discuss the state of ultramarathoning, its future direction, and returning to races, building on my recent episode with Simone Brick.  Jason is the host of the very entertaining and informative KoopCast podcast that I would highly recommend if you are an endurance athlete.  Enjoy!Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlorJason Koop:jasonkoop.comtrainright.comFacebookInstagram and Twitter @jasonkoopYouTube

We are bringing back an old friend of the WASP all the way from Melbourne, Australia, Simone Brick.  Simone and I were on with David last year in his next-to-last episode, right after lockdowns had begun and we discussed the psyche Down Under and in the world as pandemic-related events began to unravel.  I listened again to that episode, and it was actually interesting to hear how we expected things to unfold versus what has actually occurred.  We were certainly wrong about some things, although we were not predicting Covid would just go away by Easter!  This time, Simone and I talked about how things are now in Australia where they had much stricter lockdowns than we had in the United States, plus, with their summer now ending, how their racing season proceeded, which is instructional for us in the Northern Hemisphere as racing now opens up for us.  She is now preparing to travel to race in mountain running events in Europe this summer.  For those of you who don't remember Simone when she appeared with David back in episode #93 in September, 2019 she has a quite remarkable story.  Once a depressed, traumatized, overweight teen, Simone set a deadline for herself to either change or commit suicide!  In the meantime, she spent long stretches institutionalized while battling mental health issues.  The woman she is today is nearly unrecognizable from that.  She has won both the Australian and New Zealand mountain running championships, and is a bundle of energy with endless optimism.  Definitely listen to that episode with David if you have not already, or listen to it again.  It's quite jaw-dropping.  I always love chatting with Simone.  I hope her energy will fire up your own training and daily lives.

Yesterday on International Women’s Day, Sean and Tim were lucky to be joined on Episode 55 of Down the Track by Chloe Stevens, Grace Kelly, and Simone Brick. The theme for this year was “Choose to Challenge”. We found out what challenges they’ve each faced in athletics, which women have mentored them in the sport, and what advice they would give to women looking at getting into the sport of athletics.

This is the 50km Lockdown Challenge Podcast Race Wrap! (the 11th and final episode) In this episode; Dion, Dane, JD and Apples reflect on their race day performances, discuss the ins and outs of what went into organizing the day and what a 'win' Sunday was for the Melbourne running community as a whole! They thank 'the village' of people that supported the event, announce the winner of the 'race prediction' contest and discuss what their next running goals are for 2021? The idea for the 50km Lockdown Challenge started out as a mere crazy idea in the middle of Metropolitan Melbourne’s COVID lockdown but on Sunday it ‘actually’ became real! Despite windy and wet conditions, the unfatigable Dion Finocchiaro was a cut above and  became the new and very deserving Australian 50km record holder; running 2:50:49! Dane, was personally pretty darn satisfied to also go under Mark Tucker’s old mark by 87 seconds; running a 2:52:20! JD went through the marathon 19 seconds shy of his Pb and hung tough to run 2:54:29, slicing 5 minutes off his old 50km PB. Apples (the birthday boy) defied his preparation and hung on till 30km, then jogged in a 2:33 mara. He was an invaluable team player! The incredible amount of support this event received from the running community will forever be appreciated and remembered! Special mentions must go to the people below, as without them, the race just wouldn’t have happened! Sarah Davis (AV official) Richard Davis (AV official) Susan Schnaars (AV official) Stuart Schnaars (AV official) Josh savage (AV official) Peter Villani (Tomato Chip Timing) Simon Forer (lap counter) Scotty Orchard (GM) Karen Mickle (GM/AURA official) Des Waldron (Utility/jack of all trades) Jeff Wright (lap counting) Sean Verwey (lap counting) David Overend (Drinks station) David Wilson (Drinks station) Nathan Fenton (Runner chats/MC) Pete James (Runner chats/MC) Damien Clark (Fb live) Peter Dutton (lap counter) Simone Brick (lap counter) Clint Perrott (helper) Tim bowman (Took over 4000 photos today, including the brilliant ones above!) Chris Smith (Zero plus sports Beers) Barry Thomas (Zero plus sports Beers) Bec Black (lap counter) Jeanette Reyes (lap counter) Box Hill Athletics Club for allowing us to use their great track, on top of being so accomodating and easy to work with! Liam Adam for his meticulous pacing for 30kms. Jess Dunsmore for pacing till 21kms all in lane 2, rolling a 72 min half. He had poise beyond his 21 yrs of age. And of course every single other man and his/her dog for coming out and showing their support and excitement for this wicked sport! What a special day Sunday November the 29th 2020 was!

This is episode 48 of The Betar Project with special guest Simone Brick.Simone grew up in a loving family of 7 kids but that soon morphed into a battle against herself as she succumbed to depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis. On may occasions she was written off as too far gone but with years spent in hospitals and treatment centres of various kinds, Simone has suffered through and witnessed many of the darkest sides of the human experience. Simone has come out the other side which is truly inspirational, it just shows true grit and determination which is now shown in her highly successful running  career and she is regarded as someone who is changing the game in trail/ultra running in Australia all whilst also spreading the messages that are too often drowned out by doubt and lack of awareness.I couldn't thank Simone enough for coming on and opening up. If you enjoyed please tag this episode in your socials and give a 5 star rating/review on iTunes.   Want to find out more about Simone Instagram - @theflyingbrick_Website - www.stillwerise.com.auSupport the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube

Catriona Bisset (AUS 800m record holder) and Simone Brick (2018-2019 Australian Mountain Running Champion) tell stories on their amazing careers, battles with mental health and the athletics industry as a whole. They also give an amazing observation on how eating disorders and addictions are eerily similar (6.00-60.00) After the interview Horace says something ridiculous about March Madness (1.03.34-1.04.10), the boys guess where Jimmy Rayner is (1.04.10-1.07.10) and finish with an amazing TOP3! Our favourite guilty pleasure songs! (70.50-81.10). Also Bundy wanted this to be a musical episode so we left a little goodie in the outro song.  Enjoy!!

In The Hive this week is National Trail-Running Champion, Simone Brick to discuss how Australia is handling the COVID-19 Pandemic and what you can do to maintain your mental health during this tough time. Follow David here Twitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.com Simone Brick Instagram @theflyingbrick_ https://linktr.ee/simonebrick

Sensational Simone Brick returns to The Trail Runners Experience and talks about her busy life balancing work, study and a huge training load. She goes into detail about recovering from her recent injury and then building up to some of her finest running performances to date. Ash and Daniel Talk about there respective running weeks and Ash takes a bath. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-trail-runners-experie/message

WE ARE SIMONE BRICK - FROM MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS TO NATIONAL MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPION. In The Hive this week is runner Simone Brick. She comes in fresh off winning the national championship after a 15 week layoff from running. She also shares her inspirational battle overcoming severe mental health struggles and past trauma. Follow David here Twitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.com Simone Brick Instagram @theflyingbrick_ For help with addiction: www.wearesuperman.com

For our last show of season 4 we went down to the Mountain Goat Brewery and had a catch up with previous guests Simone Brick and Tommy Lumb. We heard about what each of them had been up to since we had them on, then discussed caffeine consumption before a race, addressing fear and courage, and found out what's exciting them in running at the moment. Simone can be found at @flying_brick13Tommy can be found at @mountainroxThe best beer in the world can be found at @goatbeer. 

In Episode 6 Sean & Tim preview the World Cross Country Selection trial taking place in Canberra over the long weekend. With two automatic qualifying spots on the line, the fields are looking strong across the Open and Junior categories as the trip to Denmark in March beckons. With lots of competition underway already in 2019, a full rundown of results from the Milers Club and High Velocity Club competitions are discussed including interviews Abbey de la Motte, Matthew Scott, Katrina Anderson, Abbey Caldwell, Jordan Gusman, Peter Bol and Stefan Music. The VAL season is well underway and selected results are provided for the Rye, Frankston and St Albans Gift. Bendigo hosted the Victorian Multi Event Championships and once again our Decathletes and Heptathletes were out in numbers across the two day competition. Dion Finocchiaro and Nick Earl tasted sweet success at the Cadbury’s Marathon and Half Marathon in Hobart , while the most prestigious trail race in Victoria saw Ash Watson smash the Two Bays 56km course record and nearly dip under the magical 4 hours mark. Down the Track interviews the 28km winners George Hedley and Simone Brick as they go to 2nd and 3rd respectively on the all time list for the event. In the hot Topic we interview Australian Walks legend Tim Erickson about the proposed changes in distance at Championship level for the road walks from 2021. The International Road Walks Committee are planning one thing, but listen to why Tim (and many others) think they are walking down the wrong path! And we catch up with Narelle Frichot from the Hamilton Running Club in the western districts as Athletics Victoria embark on a development road trip to strengthen our Recreational Running presence in the region. Meanwhile Sean fills us in on his trip to Japan and his successful attempt at becoming a registered IAAF Athlete Manager and Tim talks about his trip to the red centre working with Indigenous communities In the Alice Springs and Hermannsburg areas. Don’t forget to subscribe and keep up to date across everything Athletics Victoria: www.facebook.com/athsvic/ instagram.com/athleticsvictoria twitter.com/athsvic www.youtube.com/user/athsvictv

Salomon athlete, medical student, steeple chaser, mountain runner and kombucha fan, Simone Brick joins the podcast to discuss trail running and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-trail-runners-experie/message

It's an open, honest, and raw episode this one.  We chat with Simone Brick about... well... everything.   We discuss her love for road and track, and recent love for trail, and how running fit in with her mental health and previous eating disorder, including how she eats now. The topics are vast and varied and well worth a listen.  There are nuggets of brilliant advice for everyone peppered all the way through this long podcast. You can find Simone on Instagram @flying_brick13