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"We have a growth problem in trail running—and it's both a blessing and a curse. The question is: are we building with community, or building on top of it?"

Corrine Malcolm isn't just asking these questions—she's in the rooms where they get answered. As a sports marketing consultant with HOKA, former UTMB commentator, coach, and podcaster, she's spent the last few years working inside the industry to shape trail running's future. But she's also been a professional athlete since age 15, from the US Biathlon team to racing 100-milers across the globe.

In this conversation, Corrine pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to navigate trail running's professionalization, why she left a secure contract to take a risk with HOKA, and how her golden thread—asking "Why can't I do that?"—has driven every major decision in her life. From almost making the Olympics to dropping out of grad school with "60% of a PhD," from getting fired by UTMB to now collaborating with them weekly, her path has been anything but linear.

We talk about the sport's identity crisis, the hard conversations she's willing to have (even when uncomfortable), why she still regrets that 2019 UTMB DNF, and what keeps her coming back to Cape Town. This is trail running from the inside—honest, critical, hopeful, and deeply personal.

Key themes:
-Trail running's growing pains: professionalization vs. community soul
-Working inside the industry to create change (not just criticize from outside)
-Learning when to move on vs. when to push through
-Why "Why can't I do that?" became her guiding principle
-The team behind every finish line
-What 100 miles teaches you that nothing else can

If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a life around trail running—not just racing, but truly shaping the sport—this conversation is for you.

Corinne's honesty about the messy middle, the pivots, the DNFs that still sting, and the work that happens behind the scenes makes this essential listening for anyone who cares about trail running's future.

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"The views in Paarl Mountain with the big granite domes is just something out of this world. If you haven't experienced it in person before, you wouldn't know what I'm talking about." – Mias de Klerk

Mias de Klerk calls Paarl Mountain his 'backyard,' but for most runners, its massive granite domes remain a mystery. In this episode, Dean sits down with The Rock Ultra founder to uncover how a local obsession evolved into a race that unlocks this hidden playground, bridging the gap between the road and the trail.

🏔 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The Origin Story: How a "crazy idea" for a 100km social run evolved into a beautiful race.

✅ Unique Features: A look at the course’s standout features, including the enormous granite outcrops of Paarl Mountain and the 100m floating bridge on the Nantes Dam.

✅ The Vision: Why Mias believes this accessible, "runnable" course has the potential to become the "Comrades of Trail Running".

✅ Community Roots: How the event partners with the Anna Foundation to support and inspire rural youth and create a platform to unlock Paarl's athletic talent

Whether you are a novice attempting your first trail marathon or a veteran chasing a fast time, this episode opens the door to the Paarl Winelands' best-kept secret.

Running The Rock Ultra? Tag us @trailchaserspod or send us a DM, especially if you survive the water crossing!

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"UTCT is one of those races where you just find people everywhere. You can pass through a town... people having lunch, they'll pause, cheer for you... which is an incredible thing." Admire Muzopambwa

In this special bonus episode of The RMB UTCT (The Place We Run) Series, Host Dean Horwitz is joined by local favorite Admire "Adie" Muzopambwa. Fresh off a massive season, Adie breaks down his analytical approach to his first RMB UTCT 100 Miler and the mental strategy that keeps him moving when things get tough.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll hear:

✅ The "Final Exam" mindset: Why this race is the pinnacle that sums up the entire year of training.

✅ His golden rule for ultra-running: "When you panic, you do everything wrong."

✅ How to conquer Table Mountain’s unpredictable weather and technical terrain, from loose rocks to steep stairs.

✅ The power of the Cape Town crowd and why the support on the trails is "priceless."

✅ Why success isn't just a finish time—it's crossing the line and thanking the volunteers.

Whether you are facing your first 100-miler or your own personal "final exam," this episode is a masterclass in staying calm, trusting your preparation, and finding the joy in the toughest moments.

This Special Edition of the Trail Chasers Podcast is proudly sponsored by RMB.

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