RUNcensored
RUNcensored is a weekly running podcast hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey. The show features unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter about trail running, ultrarunning, and fell races. Expect trail tales, race fails, and epic guests, all delivered with humor and zero ego.
Episodes
Obsessed with Winning: Tom Addison on Burnout, Panic & Reinvention
He won the English Fell Running Champs. Then he walked away from the sport completely.We have been back through our archieve of episodes to select our favourite guests incase you missed it the first time or just want to relive it all! Gary and Ben are joined by Tom Addison — a runner many will remember for dominating the UK fell scene, taking the 2014 national title and chasing England vests throu
EP87 - Kendal Mountain Festival: 20+ Years Behind the Scenes with Steve Scott
Gary has gone AWOL this week, despite his beloved Manchester United managing to avoid defeat against Leeds United. So, Ben is flying solo, joined by fellow Leeds fan Steve Scott, Event Director of the world-famous Kendal Mountain Festival.Steve has been at the helm for more than 20 years, so who better to talk about how the festival began, how it's grown and where it's heading next?We get
EP86 - Running Icks, Trail Communities & Working in the Industry
About bloody time! RUNcensored finally welcomes another female guest, as Ben and Gary sit down with Hannah Cawthra from the SportsShoes' Trail & Outdoors team.A passionate trail runner with years of experience working with The North Face, HOKA and now a retailer, Hannah brings a brilliant insight into the running industry. We chat footwear, race events, brand marketing, making a career out
EP85 - Altra Changed the Running World. Co-Founder Brian Beckstead Explains How
Brian Beckstead, co-founder of Altra, joins Gary and Ben for a proper RUNcensored deep dive into the story behind one of running’s most distinctive brands.We start, naturally, with Premier League football and Brian’s highly suspicious decision to “randomly” choose a new team to support before getting into the story of Altra, its humble family beginnings, the challenges of starting a running brand
EP84 - Running’s Weirdest Week? Tor de Géants, Hyrox & OnlyFans
The weekly RUNcensored catch-up is back, starting with the usual football nonsense as Ben enjoys Leeds United’s flying start to the Premier League season while taking great pleasure in the struggles of Man United and Spurs.Then it’s onto the running news, with Katharina Hartmuth’s record-breaking Tor de Géants run, the unfortunate Hyrox incident involving world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk, Sydne
EP83 - WE ARE SO BACK... What Actually Happened at UTMB?
WE ARE SO BACK.After a couple of months apart, Gary House and Ben Mounsey are finally back together in Ben’s living room for a proper RUNcensored catch up. Although, to be fair, it’s still not quite as long as it’s been since Spurs last won a football match.There’s Gary’s many holidays, Ben’s trip to Sweden with the Kilian Jornet Foundation, trail restoration, and the ongoing mystery of wheth
EP82 - Ultra trail running stories | From OCC to UTMB, trail runners tell their race experience
This week on RUNcensored, we’re doing things a little differently.While out in Chamonix during UTMB week with our series sponsor Sportsshoes.com, Gary House caught up with runners who had just completed some of the toughest trail races in the world.Fresh from the finish line, Gary asks a simple question: what does it really take to get around these races?We hear from two UTMB finishers a
EP81 - Francesco Puppi Is Your New Trail Running Agony Aunt
No House, No Party… or is it?Gary House is taking a week off, so Ben Mounsey is joined by HOKA athlete Francesco Puppi for a special SportsShoes episode of RUNcensored.This week, it’s 'Dear Puppi', where trail runners have problems and Francesco has answers. From first-time 100K runners and ultra fuelling to heat, altitude, support crews, chafing and choosing the right trail shoes, Francesco tackl
EP80 - UTMB Special with Hayden Hawks & Tom Evans - Live from Chamonix
RUNcensored sponsored by SportsShoes.com goes live from Chamonix for a special episode recorded during UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026, with two of the biggest names in international trail and ultra running: Hayden Hawks and Tom Evans.With Chamonix filling up and the trail running world descending on the Alps, hosts Gary House and Ben Mounsey sit down with Hayden and Tom to talk all things UTMB, racing in th
EP79 - Lakeland 100 Nearly Broke Mel… Zoom Nearly Broke Us!
It nearly didn't happen...After battling through what might be the longest Zoom setup in podcast history (seriously, some people could've run a 10K quicker), Gary House and Ben Mounsey are joined by regular guest Mel Sykes for another unfiltered episode of RUNcensored.Fresh from the Lakeland 100 weekend, Mel talks us through one of the biggest trail running events in the UK. There's no sugar coati
EP78 - Betty Bergstrand on Racing, Adventure & Life on the Salomon Team
RUNcensored goes live in front of an audience for the very first time.Recorded at Love Trails Festival 2026, Gary House and Ben Mounsey are joined by Salomon mountain runner Betty Bergstrand for an honest and entertaining conversation covering elite trail running, travelling the world as a professional athlete, and the experiences that have shaped her career so far.Betty reflects on winning the 20
EP77 - He Quit London Finance to Build the UK's Most Innovative Ultra Races
This week Gary and Ben welcome Charlie Mackenzie, co-founder of Mackyard Events, to the RUNcensored podcast.Charlie talks about discovering trail running after moving back to Kendal during Covid, taking on the Bob Graham Round, falling in love with the Lakeland fells and why the friendships and experiences matter far more than finishing with a fast time.The conversation also explores the growth of
EP76 - The Biggest Weekend in Trail Running? The Triple Crown Delivers
Is this the biggest weekend in trail running?This week Gary and Ben look back on what we're calling trail running's Triple Crown weekend, with Western States 100, Marathon du Mont Blanc and Lavaredo by UTMB all landing on the same weekend.The lads break down the incredible racing at Western States, where the GOAT Kilian Jornet returned to take on Jim Walmsley, Francesco Puppi, Vincent Bouillard an
EP75 - Will Anyone Ever Break This Record? The King of Kilnsey - Mick Hawkins
A 44-year-old fell running record. Legendary rivalries. England and Great Britain vests. And one of the most talented athletes Yorkshire has ever produced.This week Gary and Ben welcome Mick "The Hawk" Hawkins to the RUNcensored Podcast.Best known as the King of Kilnsey, Mick still holds the Kilnsey Crag Fell Race record of 7 minutes 35 seconds, set back in 1982. More than four decades later, nobo
EP74 - Records smashed at Centurion South Downs Way 50K & 100 mile
Records smashed, mountain champs & Nike ACG on the fells 🎙️This week on RUNcensored we’re covering a bit of everything from the world of trail and mountain running.We head behind the scenes at the Centurion South Downs Way 100 — talking about what it’s really like creating media at a 100-mile race, capturing the suffering, the emotion, and the moments that tell the real story.And this year del
EP73 - What Happens Behind the Scenes of an Elite Trail Running Team? ASICS Basecamp
What does it actually take to support some of the world's best trail runners?Gary and Ben are live from the Chamonix Valley with SportsShoes for a special episode recorded at the launch of the new ASICS Basecamp.Joining them is Laurent Ardito, the man responsible for overseeing athlete strategy at ASICS. From supporting elite athletes with nutrition, sports psychology, physiotherapy and performanc
EP72 - Mel Sykes returns to share all about Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB
Rule no.1 of RUNcensored Club - we don’t do podcasts on Zoom.Rule no.2 of RUNcensored Club - we definitely don’t do podcasts on Zoom.Well… this week we broke the rules.The lads have been out in Chamonix filming their own version of the Circle Pit with Satisfy, and rather than leave you hanging another week, we’ve patched together a remote episode to celebrate one thing we couldn’t ignore - Mel Syk
EP71 - London Marathon Hype, Nike Controversy & Pub Strava Segments
Nike’s “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.” campaign split opinion in the running world recently - and Gary and Ben are diving straight into it.This episode of RUNcensored is a proper running current affairs chat covering the London Marathon build up, modern running culture, The 'House of SportsShoes’ Shoreditch pop-up, city running, Strava segments in Wetherspoons, ultras, coaching, and the 5 gr
EP70 - Are £40 Lidl carbon running shoes any good?
Cheap carbon shoes, influencer trends, and some properly unfiltered running opinions.Gary and Ben are back with another mixed bag episode covering everything from Ben’s public apology over a missed yellow sticker bargain to the rise of budget carbon-plated running shoes and whether they’re actually worth it.They chat about Jimmy Gressier’s latest European 5K record, the growing competition in the
EP69 - Inside The Fellsman: Britain’s Most Historic Trail Running Ultra?
Fresh off the back of the Fellsman Ultra, Gary and Ben are joined by friend of the podcast Rich Lazenby for a very tired, slightly broken, and heavily sleep-deprived episode.The lads dive into what makes the Fellsman one of the UK’s most iconic ultra distance trail running events: brutal heat across the Yorkshire Dales, military-level Scout organisation, incredible checkpoint support, navigation d
EP68 - Community Over Competition? SheUltra™ & Real Running Talk
It starts with football, drifts into OAP care duties, and somehow lands on one of the most important trail events in the UK right now.Gary and Ben chat Fellsman prep, crewing plans, and then get stuck into SheUltra™ in North Wales - nearly 2,500 women, brutal conditions and a proper community-first approach to racing. No ego, no obsession with times, just people showing up for something bigger.Alo
EP67 - London Marathon Scandal and Top 5 Sports Docs you need to watch
Another Chat GBT episode - where the listeners ask the questions and Gary and Ben take it wherever it goes.From early chat about weather, Covid and Gary’s obsession with sniffing freshly made wooden gates, things eventually get into running - including a proper discussion around the TCS London Marathon potentially moving to a two-day format and what that means for the sport.Listener questions cove
EP66 - Ourea Events Collapse, Roadkill Kebabs & Trail Running Talk
A proper mixed bag this week - from trail running headlines to full-on orienteering chaos in Edinburgh, plus a look behind the curtain at brand-led running trips.Gary and Ben chat through some of the latest stories, including a bizarre Strava incident involving a French aircraft carrier heading to Iran and a standout canicross 5K world record. There’s also a measured look at recent developments ar
EP65 – Nasal Strips, Dirty Runners & VK Training | Chat GBT Running Q&A
How dirty is too dirty after a race? And would you really go straight from a fell run to a wedding without showering?In this Chat GBT episode (Gary Ben Trails), we answer your questions - from whether performance nasal strips actually work, to wearing new shoes straight out of the box, and what it really takes to train for VKs (Vertical Kilometre races).It quickly descends into some properly grim
EP64 - The Man Behind Dot Watching | OpenTracking, The Spine Race & Trail Safety
Ever wondered who’s responsible for all those little moving dots during races like The Spine Race?In this episode of RUNcensored we’re joined by James Thurlow from OpenTracking – the company behind the GPS tracking used at many of the UK’s biggest trail and ultrarunning events including The Spine Race, Northern Traverse, The Fellsman and Arc of Attrition.James explains how OpenTracking grew from t
EP63 - Behind the Scenes at Transgrancanaria & Route Controversy for Ultra Trail Snowdonia
Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Below is the link you need to take part in the Givestar campaign from our episode sponsor!https://info.givestar.io/marathon2026?utm_source=Runcensored&utm_medium=mix&utm_campaign=givestar+Marathon+2026Ben’s just landed back from Transgrancanaria and there’s plenty to unpack.In this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey talk about
CLASSIC CLIPS Nigel Richards, the mindset tricks that changed running forever!
In this BONUS classic clip episode we feature the unforgettable Nigel Richards on Episode 19, Nigel hit a turning point in life when he discovered the Chimp Paradox book and went on a journey of self discovery and running that led him to Gary and some memorable moments! Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Below is the link you need to take part in the Givestar campaign from our episode
EP62 - Winter Olympic Stories, Best Freebies & Top 5 Lists: ChatGBT Puts Ben & Gary to the Test
Listener questions, trail gear hot takes, influencer pressure, plus a brand new podcast feature.Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Below is the link you need to take part in the Givestar campaign from our episode sponsor!https://info.givestar.io/marathon2026?utm_source=Runcensored&utm_medium=mix&utm_campaign=givestar+Marathon+2026In this Chat GBT episode, the lads answer your q
CLASSIC CLIPS Danny Andrews, better known to the internet as the “Fish and Rice Cakes Guy.”
In this BONUS classic clip episode we feature the unforgettable Danny Andrews, better known to the internet as the “Fish and Rice Cakes Guy.” from episode 23!From viral fame as a teenager to life beyond the meme, Danny opens up in this raw and refreshingly honest conversation about reinvention, running disasters, and the road to personal redemption.Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Be
EP61 - What Happens Behind the Scenes of The Montane Winter Spine Race?
Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Below is the link you need to take part in the Givestar campaign from our episode sponsor!https://info.givestar.io/marathon2026?utm_source=Runcensored&utm_medium=mix&utm_campaign=givestar+Marathon+2026We go behind the scenes at the Montane Winter Spine Race.This week we’re joined by Mel Sykes from the media team at The Spine Race to talk about
EP60 - How to stay safe out running
Running a marathon year and want to earn £100? Below is the link you need to take part in the Givestar campaign from our episode sponsor! https://info.givestar.io/marathon2026?utm_source=Runcensored&utm_medium=mix&utm_campaign=givestar+Marathon+2026Winter trail running is fun… until it isn’t.Gary House and Ben Mounsey share gripping, funny, and sometimes terrifying stories from the UK trai
EP59 - From Yellow Stickered Bargains to Upcoming Race Plans - the lads go feral in Chat GBT
The lads go feral in a full Chat GBT episode of RUNcensored … in fact, Ben is now banned from drinking coffee after 12pm.From Ben’s mobile Nursing Home to Go Karting chaos, yellow sticker bargains, Vinted confessions and wild storytelling, nothing is off limits. We talk New Year’s resolutions (or not), Spar heroics, and upcoming races like Transgrancanaria, Zwift training, orienteering and more. K
EP58 - From 300 Hats to UTMB Glory | VÅGA
From making a handful of hats to Tom Evans winning UTMB in a VÅGA cap.In Part 2 with Ellis Bland, we dig into the real story behind VÅGA – how it started, the risks, the mistakes, and the moments that defined the brand. We talk hustling at races, becoming a fabric-first brand, resisting hype culture, and why making bombproof kit for long days out matters.Ellis shares the full UTMB story with Tom E
EP57 - I’d Rather Set Myself on Fire Than DNF
Fell running culture, ultra racing, DNFs, identity loss, and rebuilding from injury.In EP57 of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey are joined by Ellis Bland of VÅGA for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had to date. From racing Borrowdale and Wasdale to beating Rob Hope with a 4:42 final mile, Ellis talks fell running legends, club vests, pub banter, and why fell running is
EP56 - Why We’d Never Do The Spine Race
Snow, suffering, sleep deprivation and serious questions about sanity – it’s a full Spine Race deep dive.Gary and Ben unpack this year’s Montane Winter Spine Race, the brutal winter conditions, unforgettable runner stories, and why neither of them would ever sign up. From exposed bones and 100-hour finishes on barely any sleep, to dot watching obsession and media crews living the race alongside th
EP55 - Trail Running Through the Lens – Rich Gill on UTMB, Burnout & Going Pro
In Episode 55 of the RUNcensored Podcast, we’re joined by photographer and friend of the podcast Rich Gill for his third appearance.Rich shares his journey from teaching into photography, how he first picked up a camera, and how running during lockdown helped shape his creative path. We talk openly about burnout, working full time while building a photography career, making himself ill,
EP54 - We Handed Out Trail Running’s Biggest Awards of 2025 👀
It’s the final episode of the year and we’re wrapping things up with our completely unofficial RUNcensored Awards, looking back at the biggest moments in trail running and ultra running in 2025.We start with a discussion around trail shoes and trainers, talking through brands regularly seen on UK and European trails including Salomon, HOKA, Nike, adidas, La Sportiva and Altra,
EP53 - The Christmas Episode. Xmas Films, Chocolates and Chris' first Ultra
🎄 We didn’t plan this Christmas Episode… and somehow that made it even better.Episode 53 of the RUNcensored Podcast is our official Christmas Episode and also marks one full year of the podcast. What started as a relaxed festive catch up quickly turned into one of our most honest, funny and reflective conversations so far.We kick things off with festive chaos, chatting about ne
EP52 - Christmas Running, Mince Pies & Staying Fit Over the Holidays
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 episo
EP51 - The Chaos We Didn’t Expect at Kendal Mountain Film Festival
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 i
EP50 - AI vs Runners: ChatGPT Puts Ben & Gary to the Test
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
EP49 - The Fell Runner Who Turned Grief Into Grit | Jacob Tonkin & “George”
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&
EP48 - Getting Lost Made Me Faster: How Orienteering Can Transform Your Trail Running
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
EP47 - Relays, Race Results & Running Records You Won’t Believe
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
EP46 - Fuelling Like a Champion: Nutrition Lessons from the UTMB Winners
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 C
EP45 - How Holly Wootten Broke the Dragon’s Back Record | 1st Female, 2nd Overall
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, brut
EP44 - Inside Team GB’s Trail Running World Championships with Hugh Chatfield
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 profession
EP43 - The Biggest Cheats in Ultra Running
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 experie
EP42 - Virus Ends Gary’s Tor des Géants | Ben’s Orienteering & World Champs Talk
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 
EP41 - The Best Bits: The one with the Seagull, Lakeland 100 and Runfluencers
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
EP40 - The Best Bits: Trail Running Fails, Spine Race Stories & Fell Running Heroes
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 Lak
EP39 - Behind the Scenes at UTMB 2025 in Chamonix
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, G
EP38 - What Really Happens at UTMB? The TRUTH with Elite Runner ANDY BERRY
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
EP37 - 446 Mountains. One Mission. Alex Staniforth on Project 446 & Mental Resilience
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 1
EP36 - Exposed: We reveal who started Strava W@nkers on social media
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 accoun
EP35 - UTMB 2025 Preview + What Really Happened with Gary & Harrier
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, ne
EP34 - Lakeland 100 and Fuelling for Ultra Trails with Mel Sykes & Eorl Crabtree
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 surpri
EP33 - Huw Williams - Event organiser for SHE Ultra and Beautifully Brutal Trail running events
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 ar
EP32 - Paul Tierney - Running Strength and Movement Expert
He ended up in intensive care after an Ironman. But that didn’t stop him.This week, Gary and Ben sit down with Paul Tierney – former Irish county hurler turned elite ultra-runner, coach, and record-breaker. From the sidelines of team sport to the solitude of the mountains, Paul has carved a life around endurance, coaching, and community – but not without setbacks.Paul shares how a stint
EP31 - Obsessed with Winning: Tom Addison on Burnout, Panic & Reinvention
He won the English Fell Running Champs. Then he walked away from the sport completely.This week, Gary and Ben are joined by Tom Addison — a runner many will remember for dominating the UK fell scene, taking the 2014 national title and chasing England vests throughout his teens and twenties. But this episode isn’t about medals. It’s about what comes after them.Tom talks openly about the&n
EP30 - Western States to Chamonix, Kit Fails and Cock Tales | RUNcensored EP30
“He Wore What at Western States?!” – Race Kit Chaos, Mont-Blanc Mayhem & Double Bob DramaThis week’s episode is a no-guest, no-filter deep dive into the latest chaos from the world of trail and mountain running.Gary, Ben and Chris catch up on everything from racing disasters to record controversies — and yes, that Nike crochet top worn by Caleb Olson at Western States.Ben recaps his
EP29 - George Foster, European mountain races, race culture and his epic Bob Graham Round
“I Just Thought I Was Being Disciplined” – George Foster on Red-S, Recovery & Racing CultureThis week’s guest is George Foster — elite fell runner, fifth-fastest Bob Graham Round finisher in history, and a man with hard-earned wisdom on the dangers of pushing too far.In his first RUNcensored appearance, George joins Gary and Ben to talk about the performance-cost of under-fuelling. What starts
EP28 - Fastest 100-Mile Trail Run in UK History?! Centurion South Downs Way 100 Recap
Records fell, legends were made, and Gary nearly takes out Mark Darbyshire mid-race.This week, Gary returns from filming the Centurion 2025 South Downs Way 100 — one of the most stacked and exciting UK trail races we’ve seen in years — and sits down with Ben to relive it all. From Darbyshire’s outrageous new course record to the epic showdown between Lucy Gossage and Julia Davis, this was a weeken
EP27 - Sub-14 Bob Graham: Andy Berry’s Brutal, Brilliant Year
Fresh off the back of a stunning sub-14-hour Bob Graham Round, inov-8 athlete Andy Berry joins Gary and Ben for one of the most open and inspiring episodes yet.Recorded in the inov-8 office, this episode covers the highs of Andy’s record-breaking year and the lessons learned along the way — from big UK mountain rounds like the Tranter and Bob Graham, to moments of burnout, difficult decisions, and
EP26 - Barefoot Shoes, Downhill Fear & Sport’s Most Awkward Debate
It’s the return of ChatGBT – and you lot didn’t hold back. In this episode, Gary House, Ben Mounsey, and behind-the-scenes Chris tackle listener-submitted questions about running, gear, van life and (gulp) one of the most controversial debates in sport today.Expect brutally honest answers, thoughtful tangents, and more laughs than any coaching session should legally allow. From shoe drops and desc
EP25 - Why Relay Races Are Taking Over Trail Running
Episode 25: Why Relay Races Are Taking Over Trail Running | RUNcensored Podcast EP25In this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey explore one of the fastest-growing trends in trail and fell running: relay races.From grassroots legends like the Calderdale Way Relay to newcomers like the Spine Challenger North Relay, Gary and Ben look at why runners across the UK are
EP24 - Ice Pops & Mayhem at UTS 2025: What Really Happened in Snowdonia/Eryri?
UTS 2025 Recap – Ice Pops, Elite Performances & Trail Chaos | RUNcensored Podcast EP24In this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey dive into everything that went down at the 2025 edition of Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Eryri by UTMB (UTS), the UK’s only UTMB World Series race.Gary attended the event to support his friend Rich Lazenby in the 100-miler, hand out ice pops to over
EP23 - ALL THE GEAR, NO IDEA?! Fish and Rice Cakes Guy Danny Andrews on Viral Fame & Starting Over
What happens when you become an internet meme overnight? Danny Andrews knows better than anyone. Back in 2007, he gained viral fame as the "Fish and a Rice Cake Guy" after appearing in the BBC Three documentary Baby Faced Bodybuilders. That clip—where he repeated his bizarre daily diet of fish and rice cakes—exploded on YouTube, turning Danny into an internet sensation. But what happened afte
EP22 - MY BRAIN FELL OUT! : Mel Sykes on Running 268 Miles After Brain Surgery
EP22 - “My Brain Fell Out”: Mel Sykes on Running 268 Miles After Brain SurgeryHow far would you go after brain surgery? For Mel Sykes, the answer was 268 miles. In this episode, Gary and Ben sit down with Mel to hear her incredible journey from brain surgery to completing the Montane Spine Race—one of the toughest endurance races in the world.Diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, a co
EP21 - The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Fellsman & More
Ep21: The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Three Peaks, Fellsman & MoreOne weekend. Every race. All the drama.Gary and Ben break down a stacked weekend in UK and international running, covering everything from world records in London to a historic win at the Fellsman — plus spicy takes on DNFs, influencer pressure, gear trends, and even robot marathons.London Marathon 202558,000
EP20 - The TRUTH about Spencer Matthews and other RUNfluencers | ChatGBT
Episode 20: Running Myths, Dirty Kit Confessions & Strength Training Truths | ChatGBTHow many sweaty runs can you get out of your kit before you really need to wash it? 🫣And is social media changing running culture for better—or worse?This week on RUNcensored, Gary and Ben are back with another ChatGBT episode, answering your questions with their usual mix of brutal honesty, fun
EP19 - The Mindset Trick That Changed His Running Forever. Nigel Richards on how The Chimp Paradox got him back running
Episode 19: How The Chimp Paradox Helped Me Start Running – with Nigel RichardsHow do you go from barely being able to run a mile… to training for one of the toughest races in the UK?In this episode of the RUNcensored Podcast, Gary and Ben are joined by Nigel Richards, a former driving instructor from Wrexham who turned his life around with the help of running—and a mindset model from the bes
EP18 - Holly Stables on The Speed Project: 300 Mile Ultra from LA to Vegas
Episode 18: Holly Stables on Surviving The Speed Project – 340 Miles to VegasHow far would you run for a challenge? How about 340 miles across the desert… solo?This week on the RUNcensored Podcast, Gary and Ben are joined by ultrarunner, coach, and community builder Holly Stables (@rushbynature), fresh off completing The Speed Project—an unsanctioned, unsupported race from Santa Mon
EP17 - Running Heroes, Pizza Fuel & The Great Tights Debate (ChatGBT Q&A)
Episode 17: Running Heroes, Pizza Fuel & The Great Tights Debate (ChatGBT Q&A)In this latest ChatGBT episode of the RUNcensored Podcast, Gary House and Ben Mounsey take on another round of listener-submitted questions—and no topic is off-limits.From debating whether real runners should wear tights, to revealing their most ridiculous fuelling choices (yes, McDonald’s and pizza), this one is
EP16 - The Barkley Marathons, Super Shoes & The Future of Trail Running
In this no-nonsense episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey take on some of the biggest debates in ultra running, trail racing, and the future of the sport.From the mystique of the Barkley Marathons to the rise of carbon super shoes, the guys dig into whether the sport is evolving in the right direction—or if it’s losing its roots.🎙
EP15 - Paul Mort's no bull sh*t guide to levelling up your life (and running) Part 2
Paul Mort on Mental Resilience, Parenting & Progress (Part 2)🎙️ In Part 2 of our explosive chat with Paul Mort, we go even deeper into the mindset of taking control, staying grounded, and owning your journey.Paul is a life coach, speaker, author, and two-time UK Mastercoach of the Year, known for his brutally honest, no-excuses approach to personal development. In this episode,
EP14 - Paul Mort's no bull sh*t guide to levelling up your life (and running) Part 1
No motivation? No problem. It’s time to stop overthinking and start taking action.In this high-energy, no-BS episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey sit down with Paul Mort, a two-time UK Mastercoach of the Year, life coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Paul is known for his direct, no-excuses approach to personal development,
EP13 - AI vs. Human Coaches, Carbon Shoes & Ultra Running Tips | ChatGBT Q&A | Ep13
💬 Your Running Questions Answered! This ChatGBT Q&A Special is packed with trail running insights, gear talk, and hilarious race stories, as Gary House and Ben Mounsey answer your biggest running-related questions!From the AI coaching debate to whether carbon-plated trail shoes are actually worth it, this episode covers everything you
EP12 - Our Epic Trans Gran Canaria Trail Race Adventure with updates from Andy Fior Berry, Mark Derbyshire, Gavin Dale
🏔️ Trans Gran Canaria: One of the toughest and most breathtaking trail races in the world! - With updates from Andy Fior Berry, Mark Derbyshire and Gavin DaleIn this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey take you inside their brutal yet unforgettable experience at Trans Gran Canaria—where they faced steep climbs, volcanic terrain, extr
EP11 - The KING of Yorkshire Fell Running, Ted Mason
🏔️ What does it take to be the KING of Yorkshire Fell Running? This week on RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounseyare joined by Ted Mason, a fell running legend, elite descender, farmer, cyclist, and race organiser.Ted shares his unfiltered insights into the world of fell running, from technical descents and crazy race-day moments to rec
