The Trail Chasers
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.
The Trail Chasers
Breaking barriers and building communities with Musa Dliso
What sparks the passion to transform one's life by embracing trail running, and how pivotal is the support of the trail community in fueling that transformation?"
In this episode Musa Dliso AKA @Musa_on_Trails joins me, Dean Horwitz to chat all things community, diversity, representation and why Trail Running has become such an important part of his life!
In this inspiring conversation Musa takes me through his passion for trail running and how it has transformed his life over the past decade. From struggling to find balance in his corporate life to discovering his love for running, Musa shares his remarkable journey.
Musa's passion and energy shine through this interview as he takes me through his journey from attempting and hating the gym to struggling through Comrades to running and ultimately falling in love with ultra-trail marathons that now define and balance his life.
Throughout our conversation the importance of the trail community in Musa's life and how it has shaped him as a person and a runner kept coming up as we discussed what it means to him and why it is so prevalent and important in the Cape Town running scene.
As we moved deeper into the conversation Musa and I dived into the topics of diversity, representation and what it means to see people like you in the spaces you occupy and how that motivates and moves people while at the same time offering his opinions on what can be done to change the current status quo.
With candid moments, insightful reflections, and a fun word association game, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for motivation and a deeper understanding of the transformative power of trail running.