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The Trail Chasers
Dean Horwitz
78 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text 💭 “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 Goldschmidt What does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road race and restore faith in the world’s most beautiful marathon? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits down with Two Oceans Marathon Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest comebacks in South African running. ...
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Send us a text 💭 “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 Goldschmidt What does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road race and restore faith in the world’s most beautiful marathon? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits down with Two Oceans Marathon Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest comebacks in South African running. ...
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Episodes (20/78)
The Trail Chasers
Chris Goldschmidt: Rebuilding the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon — How Two Oceans Is Turning the Tide
Send us a text 💭 “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 Goldschmidt What does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road race and restore faith in the world’s most beautiful marathon? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits down with Two Oceans Marathon Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest comebacks in South African running. ...
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4 days ago
40 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Travis Warwick-Oliver: Choosing Amputation, Choosing Life—Why Movement Became Everything
Send us a text 💭 “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 down with Travis, better known as Turbo Trev — trail runner, adaptive athlete, and founder of the nonprofit Rejuvenate SA. From a devastating motorbike accident and elective amputation to completing ultras and inspiring communities, Travis shares how running became no...
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3 weeks ago
59 minutes

The Trail Chasers
William Dyer: From Setback to Startup—Transforming Pain Into Purpose for Athletes Everywhere
Send us a text 💭 “If you can, you must. If you're physically able, do it.” — William Dyer, Founder of Collagen for Athletes What does it take to turn a painful rugby injury into a business that’s now helping athletes across South Africa and beyond? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by William Dyer — trail runner, community leader with the Trail Snakes, and entrepreneur behind Collagen for Athletes. From setbacks to startups, William shares how recovery became his...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Marissa Groenewald: Beyond the Rope—Running for Change, Courage & Connection
Send us a text 💭 “Discipline takes you places where motivation can’t.” — Marissa Groenewald, the Rope Runner What does it take to create an entirely new running discipline — rope running — while balancing motherhood, business, and a mission to fight human trafficking? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Mari...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Daniel Claassen: Beyond the Finish Line—Balancing Work, Life & Running at the Highest Level
Send us a text 💭 “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 Claassen What does balance really look like when you’re working full-time, running professionally, and still competing on the world stage? In this episode of Trail Chasers (recorded earlier this year before Daniel achieved his incredible 5th place at UTMB TDS), host Dean Horwitz is joined by Dan...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Kane Reilly: Running for Life – Balance, Consistency & the Long Game
Send us a text 💭 “If you told me I was never going to race again, I’d still run every day.” — 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 — trail runner, Cape Town local, and Adidas Terrex athlete — for a conversation about ...
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2 months ago
57 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Robbie Rorich: The Joy of Running - Chasing Flow, Freedom & Wild Adventures
Send us a text 💭 “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 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...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Blake Dyson: The Gift of Trails — Building Community, Safety & Purpose on the Mountain
Send us a text 💭 “Trails connect us to wild spaces, to communities, and to ourselves.” — 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 we’ve met along the way? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz is joined by Blake Dyason—a mountain rescuer, conservationist, and founder of Love Our Trails—for a conversation that goes far beyond running. Blake has spent years buildin...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Jeremy Bohnett: Chief of Stoke — From Basement Brews to Trail-Running Fuel Made for Trail Runners by Trail Runners
Send us a text 💭 “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 clicked. That something became Hyperlyte—a no-BS fuel made by trail runners, for trail runners. In this second episode of The People I Meet, Jeremy—co-founder and self-declared “Chief of Stoke”—shares how a friendship, a simple formula, and a punk-rock ap...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Ally Sieff: From Trail Snail to Trail Runner—Embracing the Pace & Owning the Journey
Send us a text 💭 “I used to feel so embarrassed being the slow one. Now? I just embrace it. Trail on one sock, snail on the other.” — 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 Sieff—a strength coach, trail runner, and ASICS FrontRunner—to share an honest reflection on what it’s like to start trai...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Mariella Sawyer: Trail Running Nutrition Simplified—Fuel, Hydration & Energy Tips That Work
Send us a text 💭 “Fasted training. That’s the one that gets me. If you want to raise my blood pressure, bring up fasted training.” — Mariella Sawyer What if your low energy, cramping, or mental fog on the trails isn’t a fitness issue… but a fuelling one? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we’re joined by Mariella Sawyer—professional triathlete, registered dietitian, and new mom—to break down trail running nutrition into simple, actionable tips that actually work. From early-morning runs and ra...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Trail Chasers
How the Cogmans Trail Run Became a Winter Classic | Robert Le Brun on Running Wild and Free
Send us a text 💭 "We just wanted to bring people together to experience the beauty of Montagu's trails." – Robert Le Brun What happens when a trail runner with a dream sets out to showcase one of South Africa’s hidden gems? If you're Robert Le Brun AKA Brundle, you create the Cogmans Trail Run—a community-driven race through the rugged, beautiful trails of Montagu that’s become a beloved winter trail running classic. In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Brundle to talk about how...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Hans Troyer: Big Energy, Bigger Dreams – The Kid Who Can Go the Distance
Send us a text 💭 “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 the kind of runner you notice—not 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...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Janet Steer: Starting Late, Going Long — Why It’s Never Too Late to Try
Send us a text 💭 “If there’s a fizz of possibility, I’m there.” – Janet Steer What 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, late starter, and now a back-of-the-pack ultrarunner who’s 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 ...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The Trail Chasers
James Montgomery: Run with Purpose—How Coaching Helps You Grow on and off the Trails
Send us a text 💭 “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 Trail Chasers, we sit down with James Montgomery—trail 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 ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Michael Edwards: Running for Rivers—How RMB is Shaping Trail Events with Purpose
Send us a text 💭 "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, you partner up with Plaisir Wine Estate and the Banhoek Conservancy to create a trail event where every step supports conservation. Enter Run4Rivers—an experience rooted in purpose, powered by community, and filled with a little trail magic (and bubbles) along the way...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Hein Boonzaaier | Full Send, Full Circle — How a Post-COVID Trail Challenge Became a Community Movement
Send us a text 💭 “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 spar...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Dr. Shaundre Jacobs: Built to Run—Strength, Power & Performance on the Trails
Send us a text 💭 “Strength training is such a powerful tool to change someone’s life—whether it’s for health or performance.” What if getting better at trail running didn’t mean running more—but building strength where it matters most? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Dr. Shaundre Jacobs—a sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach, passionate trail runner, and beloved community leader. From beginner-friendly strength tips to common training mistakes and injury myth...
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4 months ago
57 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Rory Petzer: Champions Assemble — The Joy of Running, Laughing, and Showing Up
Send us a text 💭 “Champions assemble!” Rory Petzer isn’t just funny—he’s thoughtful, real, and surprisingly honest about what running means to him. In this first episode of our new series The People I Meet, Rory—comedian, radio host, and self-proclaimed non-runner—shares 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 isn’t a how-to. It’s a why-we-do-it. A reminder that every runner, no matter h...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Hein Viljoen: Beyond the Run—Why Strength & Conditioning is a Game-Changer
Send us a text 💭 “It’s not flashy. It’s not gonna win you awards. You’re not putting it on Strava. But it impacts your runs tremendously.” What if the most important training you do doesn’t happen on the trails—but in the quiet, consistent work no one sees? In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Hein Viljoen—physiotherapist, movement specialist, and passionate voice for smarter, stronger trail running. From injury prevention and performance prep to myths about core work and the re...
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5 months ago
42 minutes

The Trail Chasers
Send us a text 💭 “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 Goldschmidt What does it take to rebuild South Africa’s most iconic road race and restore faith in the world’s most beautiful marathon? In this episode of Trail Chasers, host Dean Horwitz sits down with Two Oceans Marathon Chairperson Chris Goldschmidt to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest comebacks in South African running. ...