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 ReillyWhat 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 longevity, perspective, and passion in running.From his childhood adventures in Newlands Forest to representing South Africa on the international stage, Kane shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He opens up about overcoming autoimmune arthritis, what keeps him grounded in the sport, and why winning isn’t the only measure of success.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The mindset shifts that help Kane stay consistent and motivated ✅ How to avoid burnout and build a long-term relationship with running ✅ Lessons from injury, resilience, and redefining identity as an athlete ✅ Why performance isn’t always about podiums or medals ✅ Kane’s training philosophy and how he balances racing, family, and work ✅ The importance of fun, flexibility, and perspective in every runner’s journey💬 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Kane’s story will remind you that the true win is being able to keep running year after year.🎙 Trail Chasers Season 3 is proudly sponsored by: 🧦 Gilnokie Socks – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off 🕶 Boonies Sunglasses – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runner📩 Enjoying the season? Subscribe, review, and tag us on Instagram @trailchaserspod to share your own story of longevity in running.

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• 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 RorichWhat 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 conversation that celebrates curiosity, play, and connection to nature.From barefoot mountain runs to multi-day journeys, Robbie has learned how to protect the joy that drew him to trail running in the first place. He shares how to navigate the pressures of competition, the lessons he has carried from childhood adventures, and why the best runs are often the ones without a watch or a plan.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to find and keep the joy in trail running✅ Why flow matters more than finish times✅ Robbie’s approach to staying curious and playful in training✅ The mindset shift that helped him rediscover his love for running✅ How to balance adventure with racing goals✅ The power of being present for unforgettable runs💬 If you have ever felt your body light up on the trail, this episode will remind you how to keep that feeling alive.🎙 Trail Chasers Season 3 is proudly sponsored by:Gilnokie Socks 🧦 – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% offBoonies Sunglasses 🕶 – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runner📩 Enjoying the season? Subscribe, review, and tag us on Instagram @trailchaserspod to share your own joy-of-running moment.

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• 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 DyasonWhat 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 building a movement around safety, stewardship, and community. From late-night rescues to alien tree clearing, he’s one of the people quietly keeping the trails safe, open, and alive for the rest of us.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why trail running isn’t just about pace—but about presence✅ The one sentence that changed Blake’s life forever✅ What to always carry on a trail run (it’s not just for you)✅ How trail runners can reduce their impact and prevent damage✅ The biggest safety mistakes runners make on the mountain✅ Why “giving back” doesn’t have to mean money✅ How to build a legacy on the trails—for the next generation💬 Run long enough, and the mountain gives you something. This one’s about giving something back.🎙 Trail Chasers Season 3 is proudly sponsored by: Gilnokie Socks 🧦 – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off Boonies Sunglasses 🕶 – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runner📩 Enjoying the season? Subscribe, review, and tag us on Instagram @trailchaserspod to share what the trail has given you.

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• 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 approach to trail running turned into a fast-growing movement. It’s a story about solving problems you’ve felt yourself, showing up in person when others don’t, and chasing passion over polish.This one’s about more than carbs and sodium. It’s about grit, community, and building something that feels like trail.What you’ll take away from this episode:✅ Why the best ideas often start in basements and backyards 🧪✅ The power of building with purpose—not polish 🤘✅ How trail running inspired a brand that feels like trail 🏔️ ✅ Why doing things that don’t scale might be the smartest move 🔧 ✅ How showing up in person still matters—maybe more than ever 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽🔥 Got a wild idea you can’t shake? Tag @trailchaserspod or DM us—because we love stories that start scrappy and end somewhere surprising.🎙 The People I Meet is proudly supported by Gilnokie Socks 🧦 Visit gilnokie.com and use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off your first order.📩 If this episode got you fired up, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building something they believe in. We’re all chasing stoke in our own way.

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• 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 SieffWhat 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 trail running from zero.Ally didn’t grow up running. She didn’t think she was an endurance athlete. But over the past year, she’s fallen in love with the trails, one solo mission, group run, and muddy race at a time.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What no one tells you about starting slow and staying consistent ✅ How Ally trained for her first trail race and dealt with injury setbacks ✅ Why road running helped build a base for mountain trails ✅ The emotional rollercoaster of group runs and getting dropped ✅ How strength training can support your trail running journey ✅ What to expect when joining a trail running community ✅ Tips for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome💬 New to trail running? This episode is for you—or that friend who keeps saying “I could never do that.” Share it, and help someone take their first step.🎙 Trail Chasers Season 3 is proudly sponsored by: Gilnokie Socks 🧦 – gilnokie.com | Use code TRAILCHASERS for 20% off Boonies Sunglasses 🕶 – boonies.co.za | Adventure-ready eyewear for every runner📩 Enjoying the season? Subscribe, review, and tag us on Instagram @trailchaserspod to share what keeps you chasing the trail.

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