Send us a text đ âIf you told me I was never going to race again, Iâd still run every day.â â Kane Reilly What 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 the process itself? To balance competition, work, family, and still find joy on the trails? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Kane Reilly â trail runner, Cape Town local, and Adidas Terrex athlete â for a conversation about ...
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Send us a text đ âIf you told me I was never going to race again, Iâd still run every day.â â Kane Reilly What 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 the process itself? To balance competition, work, family, and still find joy on the trails? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Kane Reilly â trail runner, Cape Town local, and Adidas Terrex athlete â for a conversation about ...
Send us a text đ âAs a child, we have these amazing experiences⊠we donât have to go too far from that to feel the same magic again.â â Robbie Rorich What does it mean to run for joy, not just results? How do you keep the spark alive when running becomes serious? How can you step onto the trail and find freedom, flow, and adventure in every stride? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Robbie Rorich, a trail runner, movement enthusiast, and adventurer, for a convers...
Send us a text đ âTrails connect us to wild spaces, to communities, and to ourselves.â â Blake Dyason What 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 weâve met along the way? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Blake Dyasonâa mountain rescuer, conservationist, and founder of Love Our Trailsâfor a conversation that goes far beyond running. Blake has spent years buildin...
Send us a text đ âWeâre just a bunch of trail runners trying to solve a problem weâve had ourselves.â Jeremy Bohnett didnât set out to build a sports nutrition brand. But when his best friend started mixing powders in his basement, something clicked. That something became Hyperlyteâa no-BS fuel made by trail runners, for trail runners. In this second episode of The People I Meet, Jeremyâco-founder and self-declared âChief of Stokeââshares how a friendship, a simple formula, and a punk-rock ap...
Send us a text đ âI used to feel so embarrassed being the slow one. Now? I just embrace it. Trail on one sock, snail on the other.â â Ally Sieff What does your first year of trail running really look like? The nerves. The falls. The group runs where you get dropped. The slow, quiet wins that no one sees. In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Ally Sieffâa strength coach, trail runner, and ASICS FrontRunnerâto share an honest reflection on what itâs like to start trai...
Send us a text đ âFasted training. Thatâs the one that gets me. If you want to raise my blood pressure, bring up fasted training.â â Mariella Sawyer What if your low energy, cramping, or mental fog on the trails isnât a fitness issue⊠but a fuelling one? In this episode of Trail Chasers, weâre joined by Mariella Sawyerâprofessional triathlete, registered dietitian, and new momâto break down trail running nutrition into simple, actionable tips that actually work. From early-morning runs and ra...
Send us a text đ "We just wanted to bring people together to experience the beauty of Montagu's trails." â Robert Le Brun What happens when a trail runner with a dream sets out to showcase one of South Africaâs hidden gems? If you're Robert Le Brun AKA Brundle, you create the Cogmans Trail Runâa community-driven race through the rugged, beautiful trails of Montagu thatâs become a beloved winter trail running classic. In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Brundle to talk about how...
Send us a text đ âI just fell in love with itâand now I canât stop.â Hans Troyer is only 10 races into his trail running journey, but heâs already bringing serious energy, heart, and chaos to the sport. Known as The Destroyer, Hans is the kind of runner you noticeânot because of podiums, but because of pure passion. In this international debut of The People I Meet, we catch up with Hans about how it all started, what keeps him coming back, and why trail running has become more than just a hob...
Send us a text đ âIf thereâs a fizz of possibility, Iâm there.â â Janet Steer What if your greatest endurance strength wasnât speed but the willingness to start? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we meet Janet Steer: mom of three, late starter, and now a back-of-the-pack ultrarunner whoâs taken on the Gobi Desert March, the UTCT 100-miler and most recently the George Ultra Mountain Trail 100km.From doubting her own stamina to standing on podiums in the dark, Janet shows us that bravery ...
Send us a text đ âThe most important thing you can do as a coach is respect that you donât know everything.â What if unlocking your trail running potential wasnât about running harderâbut about learning to do less, better? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with James Montgomeryâtrail running coach, performance strategist, and co-founder of The Run Project. From helping beginners build consistency to working with elite athletes chasing podiums, James shares what truly makes a good ...
Send us a text đ "It does what it says on the tin. We are runningâfor rivers." What happens when a race is built with intentionânot just to challenge runners, but to protect the places we run? If you're Michael Edwards from RMB, you partner up with Plaisir Wine Estate and the Banhoek Conservancy to create a trail event where every step supports conservation. Enter Run4Riversâan experience rooted in purpose, powered by community, and filled with a little trail magic (and bubbles) along the way...
Send us a text đ âWe just wanted to create something that made people feel part of something again.â 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 Trailâa FKT trail series that helped runners reconnect after a long lockdown. Hein shares how a conversation with Mike Obery spar...
Send us a text đ âStrength training is such a powerful tool to change someoneâs lifeâwhether itâs for health or performance.â What if getting better at trail running didnât mean running moreâbut building strength where it matters most? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Dr. Shaundre Jacobsâa sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach, passionate trail runner, and beloved community leader. From beginner-friendly strength tips to common training mistakes and injury myth...
Send us a text đ âChampions assemble!â Rory Petzer isnât just funnyâheâs thoughtful, real, and surprisingly honest about what running means to him. In this first episode of our new series The People I Meet, Roryâcomedian, radio host, and self-proclaimed non-runnerâshares how running became his anchor during tough times, why the running community feels like family, and what it means to celebrate the small wins. This isnât a how-to. Itâs a why-we-do-it. A reminder that every runner, no matter h...
Send us a text đ âItâs not flashy. Itâs not gonna win you awards. Youâre not putting it on Strava. But it impacts your runs tremendously.â What if the most important training you do doesnât happen on the trailsâbut in the quiet, consistent work no one sees? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Hein Viljoenâphysiotherapist, movement specialist, and passionate voice for smarter, stronger trail running. From injury prevention and performance prep to myths about core work and the re...
Send us a text đ âYou canât always choose your conditions. But you can choose how you show up.â What if running long distances wasnât 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 Mullerâultra-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 o...
Send us a text âYou donât have to know the whole route. You just need to take the first step.â What if chasing distance wasnât just about going furtherâbut about finding freedom, learning what youâre made of, and getting wonderfully, beautifully lost along the way? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Zane Schmahlâtrail race director, adventure racer, and co-founder of the legendary MUT (Mountain Ultra-Trail) in George. From running his first Otter to directing Africaâs only UTM...
Send us a text âYou donât need to win it. You just need to learn from it.â What if your first trail race wasnât just a runâbut a rite of passage? A place to learn, get it wrong, laugh at yourself, and fall in love with the trails? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Owen Middletonâfounder of the iconic Trail SeriesÂź and the man who introduced thousands to their first-ever trail race. With nearly two decades of experience as a race director and route pioneer, Owen shares why you...
Send us a text "It's a coming together of friends, people who you feel like family." â Ever wondered how volunteering, vibes, and views come together to turn Ultra Trail Cape Town and Ultra Trail Drakensberg into unmissable community celebrations? In this bonus episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Sue Ullyettâthe event manager behind both UTCT and UTD. Sue shares how a chance coffee chat grew into a decade-strong core team, and how their passion for inclusivity transforms volunteers, sp...
Send us a text đââïž "Changing or impacting a life is really a long game. It's a commitment to walking alongside people and investing long-term." Have you ever considered the profound impact that trail running can have beyond physical fitness? In this special bonus episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Lindi Meyerâthe visionary behind LIV2run, a movement that's redefining lives through the simple act of trail running. Lindi shares how her personal passion for running and people conv...
Send us a text đ "The secret isn't just training and running. It's all about your nutrition. What to eat before, during, and after a run can make or break your running experience."â Ever felt completely drained halfway through your run or battled gut issues that ruin your experience? You're not alone! In this episode of Trail Chasers, Jenna Bowesâa trail runner, registered dietitian, and expert in endurance sports nutritionâreturns to the show to demystify trail running nutrition for be...
Send us a text đ âIf you told me I was never going to race again, Iâd still run every day.â â Kane Reilly What 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 the process itself? To balance competition, work, family, and still find joy on the trails? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Kane Reilly â trail runner, Cape Town local, and Adidas Terrex athlete â for a conversation about ...
