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💭 “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 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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💭 “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 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% 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 joy-of-running moment.

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💭 “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 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.