Send us a text "I get to see the very best of people at their very lowest of moments." Sean RobsonRMB Sponsorship Lead Michael Edwards, Liv2Run founder Lindi Meyer, Volunteer Coordinator Leigh Goldschmidt, and Aid Station MC Sean Robson discuss the human force behind the finish line. They explore the event as a celebration of community, a catalyst for transformation, a labor of love, and a testament to the human spirit. Host Dean Horwitz guides the conversation to uncover the soul behind the spectacle. In this next chapter of the RMB UTCT series, we look beyond the "living stadium" of the mountain to the community that breathes life into it. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ Mike Edwards on the misconception that trail running is an "individual sport" and the vital role of aid stations as "satellites of hope"✅ Lindi Meyer on how "Liv2Run" uses the discipline of the trails to build a sense of belonging, the "cyclical" nature of mentorship and how exposure to major races helps athletes break the "limitations of their minds."✅ Sean Robson on creating a "comforting oasis" at the final aid station and the high-stakes emotion of the "Golden Hour"✅ Leigh Goldschmidt on the "Ground Control" logistics of race week and the unique commitment required from the volunteer team. Whether you're toeing the line for the 100-miler or cheering from the sidelines, this episode will remind you that on these trails, you are never truly alone.This Special Edition of the Trail Chasers Podcast is proudly sponsored by RMB.Enjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from this conversation on the human force behind the finish line.
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RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run. Sustaining the Cederberg
Send us a text“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 inspire a community-led conservation movement. 🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ The critical mission to restore the Cederberg's endangered Clanwilliam Ceder by planting 10,000 saplings a year✅ Why donations aren't just financial, and how you can contribute your specific skills to help ✅ How true sustainability is a "triangle" that links environmental work, community upliftment, and tourism✅ How funding from partners like the RMB UTCT Trail Fund "takes a mountain off" the shoulders of "doers," letting them focus on their work in the veld (field)Whether you're an ultra-runner or just love exploring wild places, this episode will fundamentally change the way you see our responsibility to "The Place We Run."This Special Edition of the Trail Chasers Podcast is proudly sponsored by RMB.Enjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from Dawie's message.
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RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town: The Place We Run
Send us a text “I mean, there’s no mountain around the world that, that feels like home. Apart from from Table Mountain.” Ryan Sandes. Trail legends Ryan Sandes & Robbie Simpson, Friends of Table Mountain's Andy Davies & RMB Sponsorship Marketing Lead Michael Edwards discuss their deep, shared relationship with Table Mountain as a race, a refuge, and a responsibility.Host Dean Horwitz guides the conversation to uncover what makes this landmark so much more than just a backdrop. This is the launch of our new RMB UTCT series, starting with the "living stadium" of the race and the community that makes it all possible 🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ Ryan Sandes on why Table Mountain is the only place in the world that feels like "home." ✅ Robbie Simpson on the shock of "European style" expectations vs. the "really, really hard" reality of Cape Town's trails. ✅ The critical, year-round work Andy Davies' team does to maintain the trails we all get to run on.✅ Michael Edwards on why the mountain is the "stadium" for this race, and why that creates a deep responsibility to protect it. Whether you're toeing the line for the 100-miler or dreaming of the 35km, this episode will fundamentally change the way you see "The Place We Run."This Special Edition of the Trail Chasers Podcast is proudly sponsored by RMB. Enjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from the legends' conversation on Table Mountain.
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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 GoldschmidtWhat 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. From leadership changes and city partnerships to restoring trust and modernizing operations, Chris shares how the race is finding its rhythm again — and why it all begins with putting runners first.From the challenges of oversubscription and route restrictions to the revival of the trail event and the future vision for 55,000 runners, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to steer a national institution into a new era.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How Two Oceans is rebuilding trust with the city, runners, and sponsors ✅ Why “runner-centric” decision-making is shaping the race’s new direction ✅ What Stillwater’s involvement means for the future of the event ✅ How the team is balancing legacy, innovation, and transparency ✅ What the long-term vision for Two Oceans looks like — from half, ultra, and trail to community impactWhether you’ve run it, dream of it, or simply love the story behind South Africa’s most beloved race, this episode offers an inspiring look at the people working to turn the tide.Season 3 of Trail Chasers is proudly sponsored by: 🧦 Gilnokie Socks – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off🕶 Boonies Sunglasses – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runnerEnjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from Chris’ story and the rebuild of Two Oceans.
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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 not just recovery, but purpose.From the Cape Epic to the brutal UTD 100 Miler, from mobility clinics to giving kids their first prosthetic, Travis’ journey is about resilience, gratitude, and showing the world that movement is a right, not a privilege🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How Travis went from a personal trainer to an amputee athlete chasing 100-mile ultras ✅ Why “keep moving” became both his mantra and his mission ✅ What it’s like to pioneer trail running as an amputee in South Africa ✅ The lessons ultra trail running teaches about resilience, perspective, and gratitude ✅ How Rejuvenate SA is helping others access prosthetics and mobilityWhether you’re lining up for your first trail race, navigating setbacks, or just needing a reminder of what the human spirit is capable of, Travis’ story will move you — and might just get you moving too.Season 3 of Trail Chasers is proudly sponsored by: 🧦 Gilnokie Socks – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off 🕶 Boonies Sunglasses – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runnerEnjoying the season? Subscribe, leave a review, and tag us on Instagram @trailchaserspod to share your biggest takeaway from Travis’ journey.
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.
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