What happens when you find out that your passion is running after attention and clout?

In this episode "Runfluencer" Rachel Beaton joins me, Dean Horwitz in her debut podcast that goes big on attention and clout and takes you behind the screen of one of SA's hottest rising running influencers.

Rachel dives right in using her signature quirky and hilarious personality to recount her most embarrasing running moments involving an oval office in the middle of Joburg and how being one of 10 children has larely defined her life and who she is.

Rachel's remarkable running achiements are only matched by her humour and openess as she recounts how she went from watching Netflix marathons to conquering South Africa's toughest Ultra-Marathon, the Comrades all while building a social media community focused on the shared pain, humour and controversial opinions that make the sport of running so great.

Rachel candidly discusses her approach to social media as a 'runfluencer,' balancing content creation with training, and how running has positively impacted her mental health and how she maintains a work-life-running balance that is a great example to anyone looking to go down the same road.

Dean and Rachel share some playful banter about her so-called disdain for trail running, her evolving social media presence, pushing people's buttons and her future running and non-running goals, all while sipping high-protein recovery milk that tastes like "Cocoa Pops"

As it began this episode ends on a lighthearted note with the signature Trail Chaser's word association game, revealing Rachel's bubbly and humorous personality that has endeared her to so many in the social media space.

This episode is a must-listen for followers, fans and even critics of Rachel as well as anyone who is interested in what it takes to build up an impressive social media community all while balancing your career and your passion and dedication to running while still maintaining a positive, friendly and bubbly personality!