Dean Horwitz: From Zero to Trail—How Running Changed My Life


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Mar 05 2025 52 mins  

"I could bench press over 100kgs, but I couldn’t walk 5KMs." 🤯

In this special solo episode of Trail Chasers, Dean takes the mic alone for the first time to share his personal journey—how a passion for communication led him from university radio 🎙️ to the world of podcasting, and how trail running 🏔️ completely transformed his life.

From lifting heavy in the gym 💪 to struggling through his first run 😅, Dean opens up about the pivotal moments that changed everything—his struggles, breakthroughs, and why the trails became his true home. Plus, he shares what’s next for Trail Chasers—a podcast built to inspire, educate, and ignite your passion for trail running! 🚀

If you're looking for motivation to take that first step onto the trails, this episode is for YOU! 🔥

What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ How a love for radio & storytelling led Dean to podcasting 🎙️
✅ The unexpected moment that changed his perspective on health & fitness 🤯
✅ How COVID turned into the push he needed to start running 🦠➡️🏃‍♂️
✅ The struggle of road running & why the trails felt like home 🌿
✅ The mission behind Trail Chasers & what’s coming next! 🚀

💬 Join the conversation! Share your trail running journey on Instagram @trailchaserspod or reach out to Dean personally @deanhorwitz_—let’s grow this amazing community together! 🌍🏃‍♂️

🎙 Season 3 is sponsored by Gilnockie Socks 🧦
Visit gilnocki.com and use the code TRAILCHASES at checkout for 20% off your first order! 🎉

📩 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let’s chase trails together! 🎙