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Episode 52 – Christmas-Themed Chat GBTEpisode 52 of the RUNcensored Podcast is a Christmas-themed Chat GBT episode, with no guest this week and no real agenda, just a relaxed chat fuelled by festive questions and running banter. Gary, Ben and Chris sit down for an end of year catch up and work their way through a mix of running, Christmas, and slightly ridiculous listener style questions.The episode starts with the usual waffle and catch up, touching on illness, orienteering, and general December fatigue, before leaning into the festive themes. The lads debate the best Christmas deodorant gift packs, share tips for keeping fit over Christmas without overthinking it, and discuss how runners can balance training with food, family time and switching off.There’s plenty of light hearted running chat throughout, including whether a RUNcensored Christmas run or party for listeners could ever happen, how long you could realistically run fuelled purely on mince pies, and what to buy a runner for Christmas when they already seem to have everything they need.The conversation also covers festive races, Christmas Day runs, winter running traditions, and the strange rituals runners seem to develop at this time of year. As expected, Chris doesn’t escape without taking some stick, with a festive question involving Tottenham Hotspur, Christmas decorations, and recent trophy counts.The episode wraps up with Christmas themed running traditions, festive food ideas using leftovers, and a relaxed outro.A fun, informal episode full of running chat, festive nonsense, and the kind of conversations that usually happen mid run or post run at this time of year.#runningpodcast #trailrunning #ultrarunning #christmasrunning #winterrunning #runningcommunity #orienteering #runnerslifeRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary and Ben sit down for a full, unfiltered debrief of their weekend at Kendal Mountain Film Festival— a mix of trail running chaos, filmmaking challenges, questionable decision-making and the kind of moments that only ever seem to happen at Kendal.They start with the usual warm-up waffle, Gary battling what feels like every illness under the sun, and Ben proudly turning up in his Leeds shirt before the conversation shifts into everything they experienced across the festival. From SportShoes’ involvement and the importance of creating a genuinely positive experience for runners, to the energy around The North Face stand and the iconic Kendal Yurt, the episode gives a clear picture of what it’s like working at one of the biggest outdoor festivals in the world.Gary and Ben talk through the films that hit them hardest this year: Tala’s emotional Pyrenees crossing, Josh’s beautifully shot mountain film, Elsie’s moving story about Alzheimer’s in Cornwall, and Steph Case’s powerful exploration of pregnancy and IVF. Each film sparked conversations that carried through the whole weekend.There’s also plenty of orienteering chat after taking part in the Kendal session, including how sharp the GB team really are, the different checkpoint styles, and the ski slope section that caused its fair share of problems. Gary throws himself into QuidGames too, and gives a full breakdown of how competitive it actually gets, what he learned from the elites, and the ideas being thrown around for next year’s version — including the brilliantly chaotic “Run Like Haggis.”They recap the Kendal 10K and 50K races, the Saturday film screenings, the Salomon party, and the late-night characters they always seem to meet at these events — including Brian the Oasis designer and a few new faces who added to the fun.Gary also reflects on filming across the whole weekend, trying to capture the scale and atmosphere of the festival, and why the experience has finally convinced him to start taking orienteering training more seriously. The episode wraps up with thoughts on how Kendal could grow in 2025 and the kind of competitions they’d love to introduce.A relaxed, honest and funny look inside the busiest weekend of the trail running and adventure film calendar.RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 marks a huge milestone for RUNcensored — and to celebrate, we handed the mic to ChatGPT. Yes, really. The world’s most talkative AI became our producer for the day, coming up with all the questions for Ben and Gary… and the results were equal parts insightful and ridiculous.Over the last 49 episodes, RUNcensored has featured some of the biggest names in trail running, ultra running, and fell running — from elite athletes like Holly Wootten and Tom Evans, to experts in nutrition, psychology, and navigation. In this special AI-powered chat, Ben and Gary reflect on everything they’ve learned (and a few things they probably should have learned by now).💬 Expect big questions and bigger laughs:What’s the hardest mental barrier you’ve had to push through in a race?Which nutrition myth did you finally ditch after speaking with experts like Paul?What can today’s trail runners learn from traditional club running culture?Which guest would you want to coach you for a season — and why?Who’s more likely to get lost mid-race: Gary with his GPX or Ben with his map?And the RUNcensored Awards — who wins Best Rant, Funniest Story, and Most Unexpected Guest Moment?It’s a hilarious and heartfelt look back on the journey so far — from mountain marathons to muddy mishaps — all through the lens of AI-generated chaos.If you love trail running, ultra marathons, mountain running, or just the kind of unfiltered running chat you can’t get anywhere else, this one’s for you.🎙 RUNcensored — the podcast where trail running meets real talk.Available now on Acast, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.#trailrunning #ultrarunning #fellrunning #runcensored #runningpodcast #chatgpt #ai #runningbanter #runnersofinstagram #ukrunchat #trailrunner #mountainrunning #ultrarunner #runchat #adventurerunningRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fell runner, orienteer and canicross athlete Jacob “Tonk” Tonkin joins Ben and Gary for an unforgettable conversation about running, resilience, and the power of the bond between a runner and his dog.Jacob opens up about life on the fells of Keswick, the mental games of fell racing, and taking on epic challenges like the anti-clockwise Bob Graham Round and the Frog Graham — running and swimming across the Lake District.But his story goes much deeper. Jacob speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the loss of his beloved dog George, and how the short film “George” (created by James Appleton) captured both their friendship and his fight to keep going.With honesty, humour and heart, Jacob shares how running, dogs, and the mountains helped him rebuild his life — and why he now runs purely for himself.🎬 Watch George on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_bVHR1sRyYIn this episode:The mindset and psychology of fell racingThe Bob Graham and Frog Graham challengesThe making of “George” and its emotional impactLiving with Crohn’s diseaseRunning with dogs and the power of canicrossFinding purpose after loss and adversity#TrailRunning #FellRunning #UltraRunning #Canicross #GeorgeFilm #CrohnsAwareness #MentalHealth #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #LakeDistrictRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s back!In this episode of the RUNcensored Podcast, Ben and Gary catch up with Kay Hawke from British Orienteering — one of our most popular past guests — to find out why orienteering is exploding in popularity and how it can seriously level up your trail and ultra running.Kay explains how combining navigation with endurance creates the perfect mental and physical challenge for runners, and why “getting lost” might actually be the best training you can do.We talk about everything from Street-O showdowns and European city races that start in police stations, to the mindset of staying competitive, motivated and just a little bit obsessed with maps.Here’s what’s inside this episode 👇🧭 Why orienteering is the secret training tool for trail and ultra runners📍 How navigation sharpens focus, confidence and decision-making🏃‍♀️ Red Courses explained — and why they’re perfect for trail runners💡 How to pick the right event (and avoid getting discouraged)🏅 Competition vs enjoyment — does winning really matter?🌍 European orienteering: from Belgium’s beer races to Gdansk city adventures🎒 Using SI Entries to find local, affordable events every week🏫 How schools and communities could use orienteering to get more kids outdoors⚡ The reality of UK funding and why media coverage could change everything🍺 Ben and Gary’s Street-O stories, geocache fails, and questionable map reading🔥 A preview of the ‘Quid Games’ Orienteering Event at Kendal Mountain FestivalWhether you’re training for your next mountain ultra or just love the idea of running with a purpose, this one will make you see trail running — and getting lost — in a whole new light.🎧 Listen now to EP48: “Getting Lost Made Me Faster: How Orienteering Can Transform Your Trail Running”#trailrunning #ultrarunning #orienteering #britishorienteering #streeto #fellrunning #trailrunner #runningpodcast #navigation #mapreading #kendalmountainfestival #offroadrunning #trailrunninguk #runningmotivation #RUNcensoredRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Gary are back together for a proper catch-up after a busy few weeks of racing, training and, in Ben’s case, accidentally taking his dogs to a no-dogs event.Ben dives into his experiences at the British Fell Relay Championships and Trofeo Vanoni in Italy — talking about the atmosphere, navigation challenges, and why he keeps going back year after year. He also shares what’s next for the UK trail scene with new teams and more women joining the sport.Gary’s been getting ready for Quid Games, mixing up his training with Zwift racing and strength work to stay motivated through winter.The lads also break down some of the latest headlines in trail and ultra running, including:Sarah Webster’s gold medal and world-class performance at the 24-hour World ChampionshipsSarah Perry’s record-breaking Backyard UltraRemi Bonnet’s insane new VK world recordThe ongoing Strava vs Garmin legal dramaIt’s an episode packed with results, records and plenty of laughs — the unfiltered runner’s podcast you didn’t know you needed.#trailrunning #ultrarunning #runningpodcast #fellrunning #RUNcensoredRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Evans & Ruth Crofts secret UTMB nutrition strategyThis week on RUNcensored, Gary and Ben sit down with Paul Booth — Lead Nutritionist for Salomon and Sports Nutrition Researcher at the Leeds Beckett University — to explore how elite fuelling strategies can transform the way we all train and race.Paul has worked directly with Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, the male and female winners of this year’s UTMB in Chamonix, helping them perfect their race-day nutrition through gut training, carbohydrate loading, and precision hydration.In this conversation, Paul breaks down how he guided Tom to consume 120g of carbs per hour, how Ruth adapted her fuelling to increase performance, and the science behind glucose–fructose ratios, hydration,heat tolerance, and altitude testing.He also explains what everyday runners can take from the elite level — from how to avoid stomach issues in long events to simple strategies for improving recovery, energy management, and consistency.It’s a deep dive into the science of endurance nutrition and the fascinating intersection of research and real-world racing.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you get your podcasts.#RUNcensored #UTMB #trailrunning #ultrarunning #TomEvans #RuthCroft #nutrition #runningpodcast #endurance #marathontraining #sportsnutrition #guttraining #Salomon #fuellingRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gary and Ben are joined by Holly Wootten, who made history at the 2025 Dragon’s Back Race®, finishing first woman and second overall, setting a new women’s record in the process.The Dragon’s Back is one of the toughest mountain races in the world — six relentless days running the length of Wales, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, across wild ridgelines, brutal climbs and unpredictable weather. Holly talks us through the highs, lows and everything in between.She shares how she approached the race with a plan to compete with the men, how she handled the pressure of leading, and the mental and physical battles that come with stage racing. From camp life and gear setup to racing injured on the final day, this is a story of sheer determination and belief.Holly’s performance was extraordinary — 50:46:16, over three hours faster than the previous women’s record set by Lisa Watson in 2022. She dominated from the start, finishing just behind men’s winner David Parrish, and ahead of a strong field including Jodie Gauld and Lianne Van Dijk.Expect honest chat about:What it takes to race the DragonThe reality of multi-day ultrasWomen competing at the sharp endHow mindset and navigation can make or break your weekAnd why Holly still finished strong after injury on day fiveThis is a deep dive into one of the most inspiring performances in UK ultra running.🎙 Hosted by Gary House and Ben Mounsey🎧 Watch and listen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT&si=jjt-sW_XAm-5nz4y#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #DragonsBackRace #HollyWootten #RUNcensored #MountainRunning #EnduranceRunning #PodcastRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to compete with the world’s best trail runners?In this episode, Gary and Ben sit down with Team GB trail runner Hugh Chatfield, who has just returned from the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain, where he finished 12th in the Men’s Long Trail 80k.Hugh talks about the balance between working full-time and training like a professional, the sacrifices it takes to reach elite level, and the mental and physical toll of competing on the world stage. He shares insights from his altitude training camp, his nutrition strategy (including an app he built himself), and the challenges of being a self-funded athlete representing Great Britain.Expect honest chat about sponsors, pressure, and passion for the sport — plus what’s next for Hugh as he plans another season of big European ultras.#TrailRunning #UltraRunning #HughChatfield #TeamGB #WorldChampionships #MountainRunning #RUNcensoredRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary’s viral Tor des Géants video of a runner cutting corners blew up online — and in this episode, he and Ben dive deep into the messy world of cheating in trail running.From infamous cases like Rob Young’s faked Race Across America to the two brothers caught at South Africa’s Comrades Ultra, this one’s full of jaw-dropping stories and a few personal confessions. Gary also talks about his experience catching a JOGLE runner falsifying Strava data, while Ben reveals his role as the Strava Police.They also explore the psychology behind cheating — from catfishing and Tinder swindlers to how sponsorships can be affected by fake data.💬 Got your own story? The lads want to hear your best examples of running “cheats” for a future episode.🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT&si=jjt-sW_XAm-5nz4y#trailrunning #ultrarunning #runcensoredpodcast #garyhouse #benmounsey #runningcommunity #tordesgeants #ultrarunner #strava #cheatinginrunningRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RUNcensored crew are back from their break with a brand new episode — and it’s a big one.Gary, Ben and Chris pick up right where they left off with the usual mix of banter, stories and raw honesty about the world of trail, fell and ultra running.☕ General chat – The lads ease back in with holiday catch-ups and even a heated debate about coffee machines.🧭 Ben on orienteering – After Kay from British Orienteering joined the pod earlier this year, listeners have been inspired to try it for themselves. Ben shares his recent experiences at orienteering events and why the sport is such a good crossover for trail runners.🎬 Events on the horizon – Updates on Quid Games 2 and the Kendal Mountain Festival.🏔 Gary’s Tor des Géants – Gary takes us through his week in Italy, from supporting friends who were hit by a virus to his own meticulous preparation. He then opens up about how that same virus caught up with him during the 330km race, forcing him to withdraw. The conversation dives into the physical toll, the emotional impact of a DNF, and what comes next.🌍 World Championships chat – The lads break down the wide range of races on offer this year, from the uphill to the short and long ultras. They ask whether too many options are diluting the fields, talk about prize money, and compare it all to the UTMB.👟 Athletes and results – Spotlight on Rémi Bonnet, predictions on who might win, Ben reeling off results and finish times, and a frank chat on funding, sponsorship and media coverage.This one’s got everything: big race talk, personal stories, and the kind of unfiltered banter that makes RUNcensored different.#ultrarunning #trailrunning #tordesgeants #fellrunning #orienteering #worldchampionships #utmb #mountainrunning #runningpodcast #runcensoredRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is in Italy tackling the legendary Tor des Géants ultra marathon, while Ben and Chris are away on holiday – so the full RUNcensored podcast will return on Tuesday 30th September.Until then, here’s another highlights package packed with laughs and classic moments from the sofa:Eorl Crabtree and the hilarious fat Robbie Savage storyMel Sykes on the highs, lows and hallucinations of the Lakeland 100Huw Williams and his unforgettable seagull punch taleBen Mounsey vs a herd of cows in the fellsWhether you’re into trail running, ultra running or just a good laugh, this episode has it all – raw, unfiltered and straight from the RUNcensored archive.RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Best Bits: Trail Running Fails, Spine Race Stories & Fell Running Heroes | RUNcensored EP40We’ve hit pause on new recordings this week with both Gary and Ben out of the country – so here’s something special: the very best bits from three of our most talked-about trail running episodes.First up, Danny Andrews (aka the Fish and a Rice Cake guy) shares his hilarious trail race fail in the Lake District – full kit, full send… and nearly collapsing on the first climb. He also explains why his mum never misses a chance to tell people he’s got six GCSEs.Next, we revisit Mel Sykes’ unforgettable account of the legendary Spine Race, including what it’s really like to push through 268 miles across the Pennine Way – and why she ended up sleeping on a toilet floor mid-race.Finally, Tom Addison takes us back to his youth, growing up in the heart of fell running culture, idolising the sport’s big names, and discovering what it means to be part of the UK mountain running scene.If you’re into trail running, ultramarathons, fell racing or just love hearing raw, unfiltered stories from the sport, this mash-up episode brings the laughs, the grit and the inspiration.🎧 Featuring highlights from Episodes 22, 23 and 30.#trailrunning #ultrarunning #fellrunning #spinerace #runningpodcast#ultrarunning #ultramarathon #trailrunning #fellrunning #mountainrunning #longdistancerunning #enduranceathlete #ultrarunner #spinerace #pennineway #trailrunnersofinstagram #ultralife #trailcommunity #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #ultrarunninglife #ultrarunningcommunity #trailrunninglife #runwild #runnerslife #mountainrunner #runnerscommunity #runningmotivation #trailrace #ultraracing #enduranceathlete #runultra #marathontraining #trailculture #ultrarunningnation #runnersworld #ultrarun #offroadrunning #trailrunners #runnershigh #longrun #ultrarunnersofinstagram #trailrunningmotivation #ultrarunnerlife #fellrunners #mountainrunninglife #uktrailrunning #ukultrarunning #runningpodcast #runningstories #trailrunningcommunity #endurancechallenge #runnersjourney #neverstoprunning #mountainadventuresRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the biggest week in trail running — UTMB in Chamonix. Gary, Ben, Chris and guest Rich Gill share the highs and lows of UTMB 2025: from the wild crowds at Notre-Dame de la Gorge to 24-hour filming missions in the Alps. A behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most iconic ultramarathon.They call it the biggest week in trail running — and for good reason.This week, Gary and Ben sit down in Chamonix with Chris and friend of the podcast Rich Gill (Gilly Photography) to relive the madness of UTMB 2025. Recorded in Chris’s apartment during race week, it’s an unfiltered chat about the highs, lows, and everything in between.From the electric night-time crowds at Notre-Dame de la Gorge, to chasing runners through the Alps for sponsors, we dig into what it really feels like to be in Chamonix during UTMB. There are stories of 24-hour filming missions in a Grenadier truck with the SunGod crew, freezing mountain shoots in the middle of the night, and the rare moments where we found time for a quiet beer before the next race kicked off.We talk about the scale of UTMB, the atmosphere around the UTMB, CCC, OCC, TDS, MCC and PTL, and the sheer energy that draws thousands of trail and ultrarunners to the foot of Mont Blanc every year. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest ultramarathon in the world, told with laughs, honesty, and the kind of detail only those on the ground can share.Whether you’re a trail runner, mountain runner, ultrarunner, or just someone who dreams of toeing the line at UTMB one day, this is the inside story of what Chamonix feels like when the world of endurance running descends on it.#UTMB #UTMB2025 #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #Ultramarathon #Chamonix #UltraTrail #MountainRunning #EnduranceRunning #LongDistanceRunning #RunningPodcast #UltraRunningPodcast #TrailRunningPodcast #RUNcensored #UTMBChamonixRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He lined up in Chamonix against the best in the world — but UTMB had other plans.This week, Gary and Ben are joined by elite runner Andy Berry, fresh from racing the UTMB. Andy takes us inside his race — from broken poles that forced him to borrow Ben’s, to the brutal climbs and aid stations, to the moment he eventually had to step off the course. It’s a raw and honest account of what it really feels like to take on the world’s most hyped ultra and walk away with a DNF.Alongside Andy’s story, Gary and Ben reflect on a whirlwind week working with Sportsshoes and HOKA, while Chris shares the reality of being thrown straight into a 24-hour filming mission for Sportsshoes.com and SunGod sunglasses with barely an hour’s sleep.But make no mistake — the spotlight here is on Andy. This is the unfiltered truth of what it’s like to run, suffer, and ultimately DNF at the UTMB.Sponsored by Garmin and the all-new Fenix 8 watch.#UTMB #UTMB2025 #Chamonix #AndyBerry #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #UltraMarathon #DNF #RunningPodcast #RUNcensored #GaryHouse #BenMounsey #SportsShoes #HOKA #GarminFenix8RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

446 Mountains. One Mission. Alex Staniforth on Project 446 & Mental Resilience He failed on Everest. Twice. But that didn’t stop him setting out to climb all 446 mountains in England and Wales.This week, Gary and Ben are joined on the sofa by adventurer, ultra runner, author, and mental health campaigner Alex Staniforth. Alex’s journey has been anything but straightforward. At 16 he was sidelined by injury, at 18 he attempted Everest twice — both times turned back by tragedy and disaster. Those experiences might have ended most people’s ambitions. For Alex, they became the spark for something bigger.From the National Three Peaks to his latest mission, Project 446, Alex has built a life around testing limits, learning from setbacks, and finding purpose in adversity. Along the way he’s battled anxiety, eating disorders, and lives with epilepsy, but has turned those challenges into fuel for inspiring others.In this unfiltered conversation Alex opens up about:– The shift from Everest dreams to UK-based challenges– How the Three Peaks prepared him for something bigger– The highs, lows and hallucinations of Project 446– Fuelling on chickpea curry, Celia’s pizza and yellow-sticker bargains– Saying “no” when sponsors told him to quit– Living and running with epilepsy– The big goals still to comeAlex is also co-founder of Mind Over Mountains, a charity bringing people together to improve mental health through walking and talking in nature. His story is a reminder that the toughest mountains aren’t always physical.Find out more about Alex and Project 446 here: https://www.alexstaniforth.com/#Project446 #AlexStaniforth #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #MountainRunning #EnduranceRunning #ThreePeaksChallenge #MentalHealthAwareness #EpilepsyAwareness #AdventureMindset #RunningPodcast #Resilience #FellRunning #ClimbEveryMountainRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strava W*nkers, Dream Races & Downhill Carnage | RUNcensored EP36Gary House and Ben Mounsey are back with another Chat GBT special – this time joined by ultrarunner Mel Sykes – answering listener questions on all things trail, fell and ultra running. Expect laughs, strong opinions, and one of the funniest reveals in podcast history: the truth behind the infamous Strava W*nkers account 👀.This wide-ranging episode dives into the best midweek summer races in the UK, the chaos of downhill-only races like the Trifan Dash, and why smaller fell races are struggling in the era of big-name ultras. The team debate the most reliable running vests and race packs for everything from short mountain races to epic multi-day events, and argue over which single race they’d choose if it was their last: UTMB, the Winter Spine, or Western States.There’s also advice for beginners – including an ex-professional rugby player starting from scratch – and hard-earned lessons from multi-day stage races like the Dragon’s Back Race. Along the way, Gary, Ben and Mel trade stories about dot-watching culture, sleeping on toilet floors, and whether running should be about bucket-list ticks or the pure challenge of the mountains.🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:😂 The truth about Strava Wankers – revealed at last🏔️ The best midweek summer fell races (Blencathra, Holmfrith, Trifan Dash)💨 Downhill-only chaos – including records, injuries & local legends🎒 Race packs & running vests – Salomon, Innov-8, and the quirkiest kit hacks🔥 One last race: UTMB vs Western States vs Winter Spine💪 Advice for new runners & ex-rugby pros transitioning to running🌙 How to survive multi-day ultras like Dragon’s Back & Spine🎶 Oasis gigs, Stone Roses, and music vs mountain milesWhy You Should Listen:If you’re passionate about trail running, fell running, mountain marathons or ultra marathons, this episode has everything – from gear chat and training tips to race stories and pure comedy. With UTMB 2025 in Chamonix just around the corner, the big question is: will RUNcensored be there to cover the action live?👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & Acast!RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTMB 2025 Preview & The Truth About Gary and Harrier Trail RunningGary’s been injured, he’s been running with mates Rich Lazenby and Rich Gill… and he’s got a story to tell. Spoiler: it involves UTMB, Chamonix, and getting sacked.This week, the lads are talking all things UTMB 2025 — from race week in Chamonix to altitude training in Tignes — with plenty of gossip about working with brands, new shoe drops, and what really happens behind the sponsorship deals. Ben shares the inside scoop from filming with Jim Walmsley and the Hoka team, plus why his one-take Instagram reel went viral.They break down UTMB race week day-by-day, talk English Fell Running Championship drama, and even tease a mystery new product they’ve been testing. Will RUNcensored make it to Chamonix to record live? Listen and find out.🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:💥 Gary’s injury update and running with Rich Lazenby & Rich Gill🏔️ Gary’s race in Chamonix & altitude training lessons🚪 Why Gary’s departure from Harrier Trail Running wasn’t his choice🎥 Ben’s pre-UTMB trip to Chamonix, St Gervais & Tignes with Hoka👟 New shoe releases and gear chat🎬 One-take Instagram reel with Jim Walmsley📱 Gary’s advice on making great Instagram reels🤝 Ben’s blueprint for getting sponsored by a running brand💼 Big discussion: how to work with brands without losing your soul📅 UTMB race week – how it all works & the Francesco Puppi Strava segment🕵️ Teasing a secret new product they’re testing🏪 How Sportsshoes.com are gearing up for UTMB week🏆 English Fell Running Championships – Ben Rothery vs Finlay Grant, decided by 20 seconds🔮 Predictions for who will crush UTMB 2025🎤 Will there be a RUNcensored podcast recorded live in Chamonix?Why You Should Listen:If you love trail and ultra running, UTMB week in Chamonix, or want the inside scoop on working with big brands like Hoka, this episode is for you. You’ll hear unfiltered race stories, sponsorship advice, gear talk, and a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting week in trail running.👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & Acast!RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby Legend Eorl Crabtree & Mel Sykes on Lakeland 100, Fuelling for Ultras & THAT Chant.He’s 6’6”, 20 stone, and used to batter people for a living. Now he’s thinking about running 50 miles.This week, Gary and Ben are joined by returning guest Mel Sykes and her lifelong mate, former rugby league star Eorl Crabtree. What starts as friendly banter quickly turns into a raw, funny, and surprisingly emotional deep-dive into life after elite sport, why running messes with your head, and what happens when your body doesn’t match your ambitions.Eorl opens up about leaving rugby behind, getting heckled by French fans, and how being called a “fat Robbie Savage” became part of his legacy. Mel reflects on her latest Lakeland 100 adventure, including why she ran the whole thing without a watch and how she fuels on flapjack instead of gels.They also unpack the weird rituals of gym culture, the pressure to perform after fame, and why data might be ruining the fun in both rugby and running. Expect brutal honesty, big laughs, and a lot of Yorkshire sarcasm.🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🏉 Eorl’s rugby career, French crowd abuse & mid-speech chaos🤣 The real story behind “Fat Robbie Savage”💪 Life after pro sport – body image, motivation, and gym insecurities🏃‍♀️ Mel’s return to Lakeland 100 and her “run by feel” strategy🍰 Why she fuels with real food (and hates gels)📉 Is data killing sport?💬 Why runners need to laugh more and stress less🤝 The difference between team sport and solo ultras🥵 Eorl’s first 30K run and why ultras are terrifying👀 Mel’s savage honesty about pain, pacing, and personal growthWhy You Should Listen:If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a professional rugby player tries to understand ultra running — or how an elite runner fuels with flapjack instead of science — this episode delivers. It’s about identity, friendship, brutal races, and finding joy in the mess of it all.👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & Acast!RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s battling stage 4 cancer. But that hasn’t stopped him building the most inclusive ultra in the world.This week, Gary and Ben sit down with Huw Williams – Welsh event organiser, founder of Beautifully Brutal Events, and the driving force behind the SHE Ultra. Known for his wild storytelling, unapologetic honesty, and community-first ethos, Huw is creating trail races that are about more than just finish times.From living with a terminal diagnosis to punching a seagull in Venice while eating a sandwich with Liz McColgan, this one has it all. But underneath the laughs is a serious mission: to make trail running safer, more inclusive, and a lifeline for women affected by cancer.Huw shares how the SHE Ultra came to life, why men aren’t allowed in certain zones, and how his team is training nurses to care for runners at remote checkpoints. We also get a glimpse into his new Portugal event, his plans for a Race Across Wales, and why you won’t find Beautifully Brutal on Facebook.We talk cancer, community, legacy, logistics, and how a brutally honest approach to life can change everything.🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🏃 The ethos behind Beautifully Brutal Events🧠 Living with cancer and using it as fuel🚫 Why no race credits and no Facebook👟 How the SHE Ultra is designed around safety, care, and real inclusion🇵🇹 Launching a Portugal SHE Ultra with on-site childcare💉 Supporting nurses, survivors, and smaller cancer charities🎉 The medal ceremony… before the race starts🏡 Running through his ex-wife’s house (on her birthday)🥪 The Liz McColgan sandwich + seagull attack story🧯 Space suits, fireworks, and Coast Guard callouts🍟 The finish line chip shop and vinegar momentWhy You Should Listen:If you’ve ever thought trail running needed a shake-up, or wondered how to make events truly inclusive, Huw’s vision will stay with you. This episode is raw, funny, emotional, and a reminder that the most powerful races aren’t about splits — they’re about people.👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & Acast!⏱️ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Meet Huw Williams05:10 - Building Beautifully Brutal & supporting local12:50 - How the SHE Ultra started20:30 - Living with cancer and giving back29:45 - Running through his ex’s house & making races personal37:30 - The Liz McColgan story and Venice chaos43:55 - SHE Ultra Portugal & protecting community vibes52:40 - Race Across Wales, Classic 75, and new events59:15 - Nurses, crèches and survivor support01:08:00 - Legacy, letting go & no social media🔗 Follow Beautifully Brutal Events:Website: https://www.beautifullybrutal.co.ukInstagram: @beautifully_brutal_events#HuwWilliams #SHEUltra #BeautifullyBrutal #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #RunningPodcast #CancerSupport #WomensRunning #RaceAcrossWales #PortugalUltra #LizMcColgan #RUNcensored #InclusiveRunning #CommunityRunningRUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.👉 Subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more runners find the show.👉 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RUNcensored👉 Listen to all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZGfMfc5i9Q&list=PL_pklymQxtluqvkNmf41MYI7fOk8Ki_YT👉 Have your say in our listener survey: http://bit.ly/runcensored-survey🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: info@runcensored.com info@eastwood-media.co.ukProduced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.