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“I Just Thought I Was Being Disciplined” – George Foster on Red-S, Recovery & Racing Culture This 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 star...

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 weeke...

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, an...

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 des...

Episode 25: Why Relay Races Are Taking Over Trail Running | RUNcensored Podcast EP25 In 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 th...

UTS 2025 Recap – Ice Pops, Elite Performances & Trail Chaos | RUNcensored Podcast EP24 In 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...

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 af...

EP22 - “My Brain Fell Out”: Mel Sykes on Running 268 Miles After Brain Surgery How 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 Malformatio...

Ep21: The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Three Peaks, Fellsman & More One 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 2025 58...

Episode 20: Running Myths, Dirty Kit Confessions & Strength Training Truths | ChatGBT How 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 honest...

Episode 19: How The Chimp Paradox Helped Me Start Running – with Nigel Richards How 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...

Episode 18: Holly Stables on Surviving The Speed Project – 340 Miles to Vegas How 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 San...

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...

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 los...

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 e...

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 persona...

💬  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...

🏔️  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 Dale In 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, ex...

🏔️  What does it take to be the KING of Yorkshire Fell Running?  This week on  RUNcensored ,  Gary House  and  Ben Mounsey are 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...

Is fell running the purest form of racing? In this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey are joined by Kirsty Hall , fell runner extraordinaire, with a racing career spanning almost 40 years . A 5-time winner of the BOFRA championship (British Open Fell Running Association), Kirsty has also represented Yorkshire and previously finished 2nd in the world masters mountain running champio...

Join Gary House and Ben Mounsey for a wild recap of the  National Running Show ! From chaotic travel stories to fan selfies, this episode is packed with laughs, gear insights, and unfiltered running talk. 🎙️  What’s inside this episode: • The  Traitors  TV show – Could Gary or Ben survive the pressure of being a traitor? 🕵️‍♂️ • Travel chaos! Two friends board the wro...

💬  ChatGBT is back!  🏃‍♂️🎙️  This week on  RUNcensored , Gary and Ben answer your burning questions about running, training, and life on the trails. It’s a mix of  stories, tips, and plenty of laughs  as they tackle topics ranging from  improving speed  to  dealing with influencers  and  surviving brutal trail climbs . Whether you’re a seaso...

💥  How to Deal with Running Injuries Without Losing Your Mind  💥 In this episode of  RUNcensored , Gary and Ben tackle one of the toughest challenges for runners— injuries . From the physical struggles to the mental toll, they share personal stories, tips, and insights on navigating setbacks and staying motivated when running feels out of reach. Whether you’re dealing with a minor...

Ready for a laugh-out-loud episode? This week on RUNcensored, Gary and Ben share the joys, challenges, and heartfelt moments of running with dogs! 🐾 If you’ve ever taken your dog on a run or considered adding a furry friend to your adventures, this episode is for you. Gary and Ben dive into the unique bond between runners and their dogs, sharing relatable stories, tips, and lessons learned from t...

Ready to level up your running game with races you’ve probably never heard of?  In this episode of RUNcensored, we’re joined by  Kay Hawke from British Orienteering ! 🧭 She takes us on a deep dive into orienteering and reveals how it can transform your trail running and navigation skills. Whether you’re training for your next trail run, ultra, or adventure race, orienteering could be th...