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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Marissa Groenewald: Beyond the Rope—Running for Change, Courage & Connection
💭 “Discipline takes you places where motivation can’t.” — Marissa Groenewald, the Rope Runner
What does it take to create an entirely new runn…
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…
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 Reilly
What does it take to stay in love with running after more than a decade in the sport? To keep s…
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 Rorich
What does it mean to run for joy, not just results?…
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 Dyason
What does it really mean to give back to the places we run? To protect the paths that hold our best…
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 m…
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 Sieff
What does your first year of trail running really look l…
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 Sawyer
What if your low energy, cramping, or mental fog on …
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 Brun
What happens when a trail runner with a dream sets out to showcase one of South…
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…
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 Steer
What if your greatest endurance strength wasn’t speed but the willingness to start?
In this episode of Trail Chasers, we mee…
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 learnin…
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…
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 He…
Dr. Shaundre Jacobs: Built to Run—Strength, Power & Performance on the Trails
💭 “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 buildi…
Rory Petzer: Champions Assemble — The Joy of Running, Laughing, and Showing Up
💭 “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 M…
Hein Viljoen: Beyond the Run—Why Strength & Conditioning is a Game-Changer
💭 “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 t…
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 …
Zane Schmahl: Chasing Distance—What to Expect When the Trail Gets Longer
“You don’t have to know the whole route. You just need to take the first step.”
What if chasing distance wasn’t just about going further—but about finding freedom, learning what you’re m…
Owen Middleton: From Butterflies to Blisters—What Your First Trail Race Teaches You
“You don’t need to win it. You just need to learn from it.”
What if your first trail race wasn’t just a run—but a rite of passage? A place to learn, get it wrong, laugh at yourself, and …