The Trail Chasers
Hosted by Dean Horwitz a trail running enthusiast, who started his journey in 2022, Dean has experienced the transformative power of chasing trails firsthand. Fuelled by a passion for trail running and a knack for connecting with fellow trail chasers, Dean created this podcast to merge both interests.
This podcast is all about embracing the adventure, community, and self-discovery that comes with trail running. Join Dean on a journey of exploration and discovery, where you’ll learn about the world of trail running together. No matter if you’re a seasoned trail pro or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is for you.
Whether it’s the exhilarating view from a mountain peak or the camaraderie and making new friends with fellow trail runners, Dean is here to guide you through it all.
Episodes
87 episodes
"Why Can't I?" Corrine Malcolm on Pushing Limits and Building Trail Running's Future
"We have a growth problem in trail running—and it's both a blessing and a curse. The question is: are we building with community, or building on top of it?"Corrine Malcolm isn't just asking these questions—she's in the rooms where they g...
Floating Bridges and Granite Giants | Mias de Klerk on The Rock Ultra’s Hidden Beauty
"The views in Paarl Mountain with the big granite domes is just something out of this world. If you haven't experienced it in person before, you wouldn't know what I'm talking about." – Mias de KlerkMias de Klerk calls Paarl Mountain his...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run. The Final Exam with Admire Muzopambwa
"UTCT is one of those races where you just find people everywhere. You can pass through a town... people having lunch, they'll pause, cheer for you... which is an incredible thing." Admire MuzopambwaIn this special bonus episode of...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The People We Run With. Kane Reilly: Big Event Energy, Small Event Soul
"It's a big event, but it has small event culture and values. I don't know if I've experienced that anywhere else in the world." Kane Reilly In this special bonus episode of The RMB UTCT (The People We Run With) Series, Host D...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run. Racing Home with Bianca Tarboton
"Running at home is always very special... especially this race, I pretty much run out the door to the start. Which is a wild concept." Bianca Tarboton In this special bonus episode of The RMB UTCT (The Place We Run) Series, Host De...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Race We Run
"Cape Town itself is an easy sell... and I think Table Mountain is the jewel in that crown and long may it continue to be that" "We certainly couldn't put on UTCT without the community." — Stu McConnachieRace Director a...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The People We Run With
"I get to see the very best of people at their very lowest of moments." Sean RobsonRMB Sponsorship Lead Michael Edwards, Liv2Run founder Lindi Meyer, Volunteer Coordinator Leigh Goldschmidt, and Aid Station MC Sean Robson discuss t...
RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run. Sustaining the Cederberg
“Yes, use the mountains and the trails, but come with two visions. Come enjoy the Cederberg for what it is, but come with another vision and say, what good can I do for this environment?” Dawie Burger, founder of Sustainable Ceder I...
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RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run
“I mean, there’s no mountain around the world that, that feels like home. Apart from from Table Mountain.” Ryan Sandes. Trail legends Ryan Sandes & Robbie Simpson, Friends of Table Mountain's Andy Davies & RMB...
Chris Goldschmidt: Rebuilding the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon — How Two Oceans Is Turning the Tide
💭 “People want this race to succeed. There’s an amazing amount of goodwill out there — it really is the world’s most beautiful marathon.” — Chris GoldschmidtWhat does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road...
Travis Warwick-Oliver: Choosing Amputation, Choosing Life—Why Movement Became Everything
💭 “Keep moving — one step at a time.” — Travis “Turbo Trev”What does it take to turn tragedy into triumph and redefine what’s possible after losing a leg?In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits...
William Dyer: From Setback to Startup—Transforming Pain Into Purpose for Athletes Everywhere
💭 “If you can, you must. If you're physically able, do it.”— William Dyer, Founder of Collagen for AthletesWhat does it take to turn a painful rugby injury into a business that’s now helping athletes across South Africa and beyond?<...
Marissa Groenewald: Beyond the Rope—Running for Change, Courage & Connection
💭 “Discipline takes you places where motivation can’t.” — Marissa Groenewald...
Daniel Claassen: Beyond the Finish Line—Balancing Work, Life & Running at the Highest Level
💭 “I try to put my life into different boxes — work, running, social, family — and give each one the time it deserves. Because if everything overlaps, life just becomes chaos.” — Daniel ClaassenWhat does balance really look like...
Kane Reilly: Running for Life – Balance, Consistency & the Long Game
💭 “If you told me I was never going to race again, I’d still run every day.” — Kane ReillyWhat does it take to stay in love with running after more than a decade in the sport? To keep showing up, not just for results, but for...
Robbie Rorich: The Joy of Running - Chasing Flow, Freedom & Wild Adventures
💭 “As a child, we have these amazing experiences… we don’t have to go too far from that to feel the same magic again.” — Robbie RorichWhat does it mean to run for joy, not just results? How do you keep the spark alive when ru...
Blake Dyson: The Gift of Trails — Building Community, Safety & Purpose on the Mountain
💭 “Trails connect us to wild spaces, to communities, and to ourselves.” — Blake DyasonWhat does it really mean to give back to the places we run? To protect the paths that hold our best memories, our hardest moments, and the people we...
Jeremy Bohnett: Chief of Stoke — From Basement Brews to Trail-Running Fuel Made for Trail Runners by Trail Runners
💭 “We’re just a bunch of trail runners trying to solve a problem we’ve had ourselves.”Jeremy Bohnett didn’t set out to build a sports nutrition brand. But when his best friend started mixing powders in his basement, something cl...
Ally Sieff: From Trail Snail to Trail Runner—Embracing the Pace & Owning the Journey
💭 “I used to feel so embarrassed being the slow one. Now? I just embrace it. Trail on one sock, snail on the other.” — Ally SieffWhat does your first year of trail running really look like? The nerves. The f...
Mariella Sawyer: Trail Running Nutrition Simplified—Fuel, Hydration & Energy Tips That Work
💭 “Fasted training. That’s the one that gets me. If you want to raise my blood pressure, bring up fasted training.” — Mariella SawyerWhat if your low energy, cramping, or mental fog on the trails isn’t a fitness issue… but a ...
How the Cogmans Trail Run Became a Winter Classic | Robert Le Brun on Running Wild and Free
💭 "We just wanted to bring people together to experience the beauty of Montagu's trails." – Robert Le BrunWhat happens when a trail runner with a dream sets out to showcase one of South Africa’s hidden gems? If you're Robert Le ...
Hans Troyer: Big Energy, Bigger Dreams – The Kid Who Can Go the Distance
💭 “I just fell in love with it—and now I can’t stop.”Hans Troyer is only 10 races into his trail running journey, but he’s already bringing serious energy, heart, and chaos to the sport. Known as The Destroyer, Hans is ...
Janet Steer: Starting Late, Going Long — Why It’s Never Too Late to Try
💭 “If there’s a fizz of possibility, I’m there.” – Janet SteerWhat if your greatest endurance strength wasn’t speed but the willingness to start?In this episode of Trail Chasers, we meet Janet Steer: mom of three, ...
James Montgomery: Run with Purpose—How Coaching Helps You Grow on and off the Trails
💭 “The most important thing you can do as a coach is respect that you don’t know everything.”What if unlocking your trail running potential wasn’t about running harder—but about learning to do less, better?In this episode of T...
Michael Edwards: Running for Rivers—How RMB is Shaping Trail Events with Purpose
💭 "It does what it says on the tin. We are running—for rivers."What happens when a race is built with intention—not just to challenge runners, but to protect the places we run?If you're Michael Edwards from RMB<...