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
Hein Boonzaaier | Full Send, Full Circle — How a Post-COVID Trail Challenge Became a Community Movement
💭 “We just wanted to create something that made people feel part of something again.”
What do you do when races are cancelled, trails are empty, and the world has gone quiet?
If you're Hein Boonzaaier, you team up with the legend Mike Obery and build something new.
In this episode of Behind the Trails, we go back a few years to the birth of Full Send Trail—a FKT trail series that helped runners reconnect after a long lockdown. Hein shares how a conversation with Mike Obery sparked a grassroots movement that reimagined what racing could be: accessible, inclusive, and community-first.
✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ The origin story of Full Send Trail and how it spread
✅ Why challenges—not medals—kept people coming back
✅ How virtual FKTs created real connections
✅ What it takes to build community around effort and honesty
✅ Why sometimes the best trail races don’t need a finish line
🥾 Got a Full Send memory or challenge you loved? DM us or tag @trailchaserspod—we want to hear how it helped you feel part of something bigger.
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