RUNcensored

Gary House and Ben Mounsey

The RUNcensored Podcast with Gary House and Ben Mounsey Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Welcome to RUNcensored — the no-nonsense running podcast where chaos reigns, the laughs are real, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey, this weekly show is packed with unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter. Whether it’s a world record at the London Marathon or a meltdown halfway up a mountain, Gary and Ben tackle the highs and lows of running with humour, heart, and zero ego. If you’re into trail running, ultrarunning, fell races, or just enjoy hearing two mates take the mick out of running culture — this is your new favourite podcast. What to expect: • Trail tales & race fails – from DNFs to daft ideas that somehow worked • Epic guests – including elite athletes, adventurers, and everyday legends • Hot takes & debates – hydration vests at 5Ks? Robot marathons? We’ve got thoughts • Community questions – funny, weird, relatable Q&As from listeners • Gear & training chat – occasionally useful, often ridiculous • Unfiltered conversations – running, life, mental health, and whatever else comes up 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. 🐾 Suitable for trail warriors, road runners, and anyone who’s ever cried into their race vest. RUNcensored: Running, stories, and absolute chaos — uncut and uncensored. #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #FellRunning #OutdoorAdventures #RunningCulture #RunningWithDogs #Canicross #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessHumor #RUNcensored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 17 MAR

    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 tracking small cycling events to managing thousands of devices across major endurance races. We talk about the evolution of dot watching, why reliable tracking matters for safety and race management, and how the technology has changed the way races operate. We also get into some of the stories behind the system: runners accidentally taking trackers home, devices running out of battery in the early days, messages that convinced runners not to quit, and the moment OpenTracking had to shut down messaging during The Spine Race after abuse was directed at runner Sarah Porter. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure that now underpins modern ultrarunning. If you’ve ever refreshed a tracker map at 3am during The Spine Race, this one’s for you. #runningpodcast #trailrunning #ultrarunning #spinerace #dotwatching #fellrunning #opentracking #ultrarunningcommunity RUNcensored Podcast 🎙 The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running. 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod 📩 Get in touch: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 37min
  2. 10 MAR

    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+2026 Ben’s just landed back from Transgrancanaria and there’s plenty to unpack. In this episode of RUNcensored, Gary House and Ben Mounsey talk about two of Europe’s biggest trail running events - The North Face Transgrancanaria and Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB. Ben shares what it’s like working with SportsShoes, the North Face Explorer team UK and the SportsShoes Pro Alpine Trail Team (PATT) while also racing himself - plus juggling work and event logistics. We also dive into the bigger conversation currently happening in the UK trail scene: the newly released routes for Ultra Trail Snowdonia. Gary explains the history of the event, why the routes have changed, and the frustration and debate that’s followed. Expect race stories, behind-the-scenes insights from major events, brand activations, podium performances, and the usual RUNcensored mix of honesty and running chat. #runningpodcast #trailrunning #ultrarunning #transgrancanaria #utmbsnowdonia #mountainrunning #runcensored #ultrarunningpodcast RUNcensored Podcast 🎙 The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running. 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod 📩 Get in touch: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 33min
  3. 24 FEB

    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+2026 We 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 the reality of running and working on one of the toughest ultras in the world. From long days in brutal conditions to the pressure of turning content around quickly, this is the side of races most people never see. We chat about the runners, media and support crews, the growing demand for race content, strange things runners do in ultras, and whether being on camera changes the experience. Plus: audience questions, checkpoint food debates, death threats, and whether Mel would ever run and work on the Spine again at the same event. We also chat about upcoming races like The Fellsman and future Spine plans, including an entry for next year from previous podcast guest Ellis Bland. Raw, honest, and very RUNcensored. #RUNcensored #TheSpineRace #Ultrarunning #TrailRunning #UKRunning #Ultras #Podcast RUNcensored Podcast 🎙 The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running. 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod 📩 Get in touch: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 20min
  4. 17 FEB

    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+2026 Winter trail running is fun… until it isn’t. Gary House and Ben Mounsey share gripping, funny, and sometimes terrifying stories from the UK trails and fells. From hypothermia in races to rescuing lost hikers and strangers in the Lake District, this episode is packed with essential lessons in kit, preparation, and accountability. The lads break down the gear you actually need for winter runs - like waterproofs, hand warmers, bivy bags, and microspikes - while sharing personal tales of dehydration, navigation mishaps, and racing extremes. And one of them (guess who!) also recounts the unforgettable moment of waking up in an emergency tent full of semi-naked men. If you want real-life trail running advice, survival tips, and laughs along the way, this one’s for you. #trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning #UKrunning #fellrunning #orienteering #RUNcensored #runningtips #winterrunning #mountainrescue #runningcommunity #ultratrail #adventurerunning #Snowdon #LakeDistrict #YorkshireDales RUNcensored Podcast 🎙 The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running. 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod 📩 Get in touch: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 26min
  5. 13 JAN

    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, and the six week break that led to a major life decision. The conversation explores social media pressures, planning content, creative trends, client briefs, and the challenges of working major events like UTMB week. Rich talks about developing a storytelling approach to outdoor and lifestyle photography and reflects on how his work has evolved over time. We also discuss working with elite athletes and brands, including Alex Yee, Leigh Hodgkinson, Elsey Davis, UTMB runners, The Circuit of Cornwall, and Rich’s role on The North Face Explorer Team, plus the importance of community through The Peaky Runners. An honest conversation about creativity, balance, trust, and building a sustainable career in photography and running. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #PhotographyPodcast #OutdoorPhotography #RunningCommunity #CreativeCareers #BurnoutRecovery #UTMB #TheNorthFace #LifestylePhotography #SportsPhotography #RunningLife #SocialMediaForCreatives #RunningMedia #UltraRunning #ContentCreation #PeakyRunners #AlexYee #ElsieDavies #LeighLeighHodgkinson #SportsShoes #RunningEvents #CreativeProcess #PhotographyLife #RunningCulture #UKRunning RUNcensored Podcast 🎙 The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running. 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod 📩 Get in touch: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 19min

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The RUNcensored Podcast with Gary House and Ben Mounsey Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Welcome to RUNcensored — the no-nonsense running podcast where chaos reigns, the laughs are real, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey, this weekly show is packed with unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter. Whether it’s a world record at the London Marathon or a meltdown halfway up a mountain, Gary and Ben tackle the highs and lows of running with humour, heart, and zero ego. If you’re into trail running, ultrarunning, fell races, or just enjoy hearing two mates take the mick out of running culture — this is your new favourite podcast. What to expect: • Trail tales & race fails – from DNFs to daft ideas that somehow worked • Epic guests – including elite athletes, adventurers, and everyday legends • Hot takes & debates – hydration vests at 5Ks? Robot marathons? We’ve got thoughts • Community questions – funny, weird, relatable Q&As from listeners • Gear & training chat – occasionally useful, often ridiculous • Unfiltered conversations – running, life, mental health, and whatever else comes up 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. 🐾 Suitable for trail warriors, road runners, and anyone who’s ever cried into their race vest. RUNcensored: Running, stories, and absolute chaos — uncut and uncensored. #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #FellRunning #OutdoorAdventures #RunningCulture #RunningWithDogs #Canicross #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessHumor #RUNcensored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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