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.
The Trail Chasers
Maranda Muller: Run Through Anything—How to Prepare for Rain, Rocks, and Raw Emotion
💭 “You can’t always choose your conditions. But you can choose how you show up.”
What if running long distances wasn’t just about finishing but facing everything that shows up along the way? The rain. The rocks. The raw emotions that hit harder than the hills.
In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Maranda Muller—ultra-endurance athlete, coach at Mindset Movement, and a quiet storm in the Cape Town trail scene. From breaking poles and breaking down to crawling out of the pain cave with one working sock and one working mindset, Maranda shares what it means to truly “run through anything.” If you’ve ever felt like quitting—or questioned why you signed up in the first place—this one is for you.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How to build real mental resilience—for racing and life 💥
✅ Why rain, cold, and darkness are the perfect training partners 🌧
✅ The biggest mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them ⚠️
✅ The power of problem-solving when the plan goes to hell 🛠
✅ Why your goal should scare you just enough to change you 🧠
✅ How dry socks can save your race (seriously) 🧦
✅ The beauty of doing hard things—and the joy that follows 💫
🥾 Got a story of suffering on the trail—or a lesson you’ll never forget?
DM us or tag @trailchaserspod. We love hearing what the mountains taught you.
🎙 Season 3 is sponsored by Gilnokie Socks 🧦
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