The Trail Chasers

Send us Fan Mail "The views in Paarl Mountain with the big granite domes is just something out of this world. If you haven't experienced it in person before, you wouldn't know what I'm talking about." – Mias de Klerk Mias de Klerk calls Paarl Mountain his 'backyard,' but for most runners, its massive granite domes remain a mystery. In this episode, Dean sits down with The Rock Ultra founder to uncover how a local obsession evolved into a race that unlocks this hidden playground, bridging the ...

Send us Fan Mail "It's a big event, but it has small event culture and values. I don't know if I've experienced that anywhere else in the world." Kane Reilly In this special bonus episode of The RMB UTCT (The People We Run With) Series, Host Dean Horwitz is joined by local legend Kane Reilly. As both an elite athlete and a key figure behind the scenes, Kane offers a unique perspective on the race's evolution from a "gazebo under a tree" to a global stage, and why he is finally lin...

Send us Fan Mail "Cape Town itself is an easy sell... and I think Table Mountain is the jewel in that crown and long may it continue to be that" "We certainly couldn't put on UTCT without the community." — Stu McConnachie Race Director and Founder Stu McConnachie, RMB Sponsorship Lead Mike Edwards, and Finish Line MC Max Cluer explore how their shared vision turns chaos into choreography and makes RMB UTCT a living reflection of the city, the mountain, and the community that conne...

Send us Fan Mail “Yes, use the mountains and the trails, but come with two visions. Come enjoy the Cederberg for what it is, but come with another vision and say, what good can I do for this environment?” Dawie Burger, founder of Sustainable Ceder In this special bonus episode of The RMB UTCT (Place We Run) Series, Host Dean Horwitz is joined by Dawie Burger, founder of Sustainable Ceder, to discuss their ambitious mission to restore the Cederberg's endangered Clanwilliam Cedars and ins...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 D...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 conve...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 ...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 ...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 💭 “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 goo...