Join me, your host Dean Horwitz, as I go behind the scenes into the fascinating world of Maxi Race Cape Winelands with Andri, a high-performance specialist and the man behind the Maxi!

Get ready for a journey behind the curtain of one of South Africa’s most popular races and be prepared to be enthralled. Andri joins me to discuss everything from handling logistical challenges and weather disruptions to the importance of community and volunteer support.

Leaving no stone unturned Andri gives detailed insights into the unique routes Maxi runs and the challenges they face putting them together, breaks down why Maxi is a race for everyone and takes us through the almost-disaster that was last year’s race.

In closing Andri takes us through the lessons he has learnt, the ever-improving race experience, the focus on creating incredible aid stations and the plans to build a festival of trail running at the Maxi Race Village.

This episode is not only an advert for why you should the race but a meaningful look into what goes on behind the scenes and a tribute to the dedication and hard work that people like Andri put into growing the Cape Town trail community.

Listen now and be prepared to have a new and deeper understanding of what it takes to put together a trail running race.