The Trail Chasers Podcast

Home
South Africa
Cape Town
The Trail Chasers Podcast

Trail tales, running insights & adventure awaits! Join Dean Horwitz & friends as they uncover the heart of South African Trail Running Community.

New Episodes every week!

20/08/2025

🎙️ Kane Reilly: Running for Life – Balance, Consistency & the Long Game

💭 “If you told me I was never going to race again, I would still run every day.” — Kane Reilly

From growing up in Cape Town’s mountains to racing on the world stage, Kane has built his journey on passion, patience, and perspective.

For him, longevity in running isn’t about chasing every finish line — it’s about nurturing a love for the process and finding balance that keeps the joy alive year after year.

In this episode, Kane shares what’s kept him in the sport for over a decade, how to avoid burnout and injuries, and why running for life matters more than results.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay in the game for the long run — physically, mentally, and joyfully this one’s for you.

📅 Episode drops Friday 22 August.

👇 Drop a 🏔️ if you’re in it for the long game, not just the short wins.

19/08/2025

🌲 5 rules for finding joy on the trails:
1️⃣ There are
2️⃣ No rules
… and that’s exactly why we love him. 😂

But if you know Robbie, you also know it’s deeper than that. Running, for him, is pure joy — a way to let challenges flow through, to feel them, and then let them leave in their own way.

🎧 Robbie Rorich: The Joy of Running — Finding Flow, Freedom & Adventure on the Trails is LIVE NOW on Trail Chasers.
LISTEN at the Link in bio.

👇 What’s YOUR one rule for joy on the trails?

Season 3 is sponsored by
🧦
🕶

❤️

18/08/2025

💭 “I think it seems funny… with me, running is the joy. We all have our challenges and I think running is just such a wonderful way to let them flow through us, to feel them, and then let them leave in their own way through feeling them.” – Robbie Rorich

In this episode, Robbie opens up about what it really means to run for joy. From barefoot mountain runs to multi-day adventures, he shares how curiosity, play, and connection to nature have helped him keep running light and meaningful — even when the pressure of competition tried to take that away.

✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ How to protect the joy that drew you to running
✅ Why curiosity and play matter more than pace
✅ The mindset shift that helped Robbie rediscover his love for the sport
✅ How to balance adventure with racing goals
✅ Why running can be a way to process life’s challenges

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple & all platforms
🔗 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hYLSuWuNOQCbLmkUMmSKA

👇 Drop a 🏔️ if running has ever helped you let go of life’s challenges.

🎙 Season 3 is proudly sponsored by:
🧦 Gilnokie
🕶 Boonies Sunglasses

14/08/2025

World Mountain Trail Running Championships 2027 Announcement 🌍🏃‍♂️

Cape Town, South Africa will host the 2027 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships from 6–10 October 2027 — the first time this global event comes to Africa! 🇿🇦🏔️

From the iconic Table Mountain to rugged coastal trails, runners from over 80 nations will take on steep ascents, technical terrain, and breathtaking views.

Get ready for a world-class celebration of endurance, culture, and natural beauty in the Mother City.

�📲 Read the full article for more details — click the link below�
https://itra.run/content/news/WMTRC2027_Host_City_Press_Release_EN.pdf �

Co-hosted by
World Athletics

ITRA - International Trail Running Association

12/08/2025

🌄 What’s the Happiest Moment You’ve Ever Had on a Trail?

Was it crossing the finish line? Seeing the sunrise from the summit? Or that quiet moment when it was just you, the trail, and nothing else?

Drop your stories in the comments 👇

We want to hear the moments that stopped you in your tracks — the ones that made you grateful to be exactly where your feet had taken you.

This week on Trail Chasers, we’re joined by , artist, trail runner, and all-round mountain soul!

Among some absolute gems Robbie shares his happiest trail memory: running deep in the Namibian desert mountains, sandals on his feet, sunrise in the sky, feeling like he’d become part of the clouds themselves.

🎙 : Chasing Flow, Freedom & Wild Adventures
Episode drops Wednesday 14 August.

11/08/2025

📢 NEW EPISODE DROPS WEDNESDAY

🎙️ : 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

From running barefoot in the mountains to multi-day adventures around the world, Robbie has built a life where curiosity, play, and connection to nature come first.

In this episode, we explore what it means to run for joy not just results. Robbie shares the moments that shaped his love for the trails, how to keep the spark alive when running becomes serious, and why freedom and flow matter more than finish times.

If you’ve ever felt your body light up mid-run, or wondered how to hold onto that feeling, this one’s for you.

📸 Photo by

📅 Episode drops Wednesday, 13 August

👇 Drop a 🏔️ if the trails have ever brought you back to that childlike magic.

10/08/2025

🫣 Be honest…
What’s one thing you do on the trails that you’d never admit out loud?

Drop your trail running confession 👇
We’ll feature our favourite next week.

07/08/2025

REPOST this if you agree 🤝

The trails we love won’t protect themselves.

🎙️ is on the podcast this week talking community, conservation, and the fight to keep our mountains wild and safe.

Episode out now. Link in bio.

05/08/2025

Are You a Taker or Giver?
How Do You Give Back to Trails and the Trail Community?

Let us know below 👇

Do you volunteer at races? Pick up trash on your runs? Help new runners feel welcome?
Support the work of ?
Sweep races? Clear alien trees with ?
Fight fires with ? Rescue people with or ?

Or maybe… you’ve never thought about it before.

This week on Trail Chasers, we’re joined by — conservationist, activist, and founder of — who’s on a mission to protect the places we run and build safer, more inclusive trails for all.

🎙️ Blake Dyason: The Gift of Trails — Building Community, Safety & Purpose on the Mountain
Episode drops tomorrow, Wednesday 6 August.

👇 Tag someone who gives back — or the project or crew you volunteer with. Every action counts.

04/08/2025

📢 NEW EPISODE DROPS WEDNESDAY

🎙️ : The Gift of Trails — Building Community, Safety & Purpose on the Mountain

💬 “Trails connect us to wild spaces, to communities, and to ourselves.” — Blake Dyason

From emergency mountain rescues to trail cleanups, Blake has spent the last decade turning his love for trail running into a mission of service.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to run with purpose — not just pace. Blake shares the pivotal moment that changed everything, how safety and stewardship go hand in hand, and why he believes trail runners can lead the way in protecting the places we love.

If you’ve ever felt the mountain give you something — peace, strength, clarity, connection — this one’s a reminder to give back.

📅 Episode drops Wednesday, 7 August

👇 Drop a 🌱 if you believe the trail gives us more than just a workout.

01/08/2025

I stumbled upon the documentary and was instantly drawn in
The brand story was bold, the energy was raw, but it was who truly captivated me. His passion. His grit. His breakout at . I had to find him, and eventually, I did.

But what I didn’t expect was how that journey would lead me here — full circle — sitting down with the man behind the brand, the “Chief of Stoke” himself, Jeremy Bohnett, to talk about how it all began and where it’s headed.

🎙️ People I Meet: Jeremy Bohnett
Drops Sunday, 3 August.

31/07/2025

Did you know people ran on mountains before you became a mountain runner?
didn’t either…
until she tried.

Her beginner story is one of our most relatable episodes yet.
🎧 S3.E13 is live!
Catch up now — link in bio.

Address

Cape Town

Website

https://open.spotify.com/show/1sy9XfdrpvrsSPM8mjvWpw, http://www.trailchasers.co.za/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Trail Chasers Podcast posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.