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Gary House and Ben Mounsey
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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.

  1. 2 days ago

    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 ultra running and backyard ultras, before Charlie explains why he's paused a successful career in London finance to launch Mackyard Events alongside his brother Robin. Their aim? To create disruptive, experience-first events that offer something genuinely different for runners. It's an open, honest and entertaining chat covering trail running, adventure, community, entrepreneurship and the future of UK ultra running - with plenty of laughs from Gary and Ben along the way. Listen now and let us know what you'd want from the perfect ultra running event. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #BobGrahamRound #BackyardUltra #MackyardUltra #RunningPodcast #UKRunning #LakelandFells #TrailCommunity 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 27min

  2. 30 Jun

    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 and one of the deepest fields ever assembled. With cooler temperatures than usual, records were always going to be under threat and the racing absolutely delivered. They also head to Chamonix for Marathon du Mont Blanc, where Tove Alexandersson once again reminded everyone why she might be the most dominant athlete in mountain sports, while the men's race produced a fascinating battle of its own. Ben reports back from Lavaredo after spending the week with La Sportiva, including a factory tour, an interview with CEO Giulia Delladio and his own outing in the Lavaredo 20k where he somehow came home with silverware for first old guy. There's also discussion around the Prodigio Pro, the ongoing tight compression shorts debate, England's World Cup chances and plenty of laughs along the way. And finally, the lads tackle one of running's most divisive questions: should you ever cross a finish line hand in hand? Gary has some thoughts. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #WesternStates #Lavaredo #UTMB #MarathonDuMontBlanc #UltraRunning #RunningPodcast 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 15min

  3. 23 Jun

    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, nobody has managed to get close enough to remove his name from the history books. The lads chat to Mick about his journey into running, the BOFRA scene, training in the Yorkshire Dales, his battles with fell running greats including Kenny Stuart, and the characters who shaped an unforgettable era of the sport. They also dive into the amateur versus professional divide that dominated athletics during the 1980s, Mick's experiences representing England and Great Britain 27 times, competing at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, almost breaking the four-minute mile, and setting a treadmill world record that disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived. A fascinating look back at British fell running through the eyes of one of its true legends. #RUNcensored #FellRunning #BOFRA #MickHawkins #KilnseyCrag #YorkshireRunning #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #BritishAthletics #MountainRunning 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 28min

  4. 16 Jun

    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 delivered something special… records were smashed in both the men’s and women’s races, with performances that raised the bar once again. We also chat about the recent European Mountain Running Championships, what stood out from the racing, and where the sport is heading. Plus, we get out on the fells with Nike ACG, testing kit in the environment it was made for and talking about the crossover between outdoor culture, performance and mountain running. Another episode of RUNcensored — the unfiltered side of the trails. 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.

    53 min

  5. 2 Jun

    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 performance testing, to managing one of the biggest trail running teams in the sport, Laurent shares what goes on behind the scenes of professional trail running. The conversation explores the brand-new ASICS Basecamp in Les Houches, an athlete-focused facility built to support runners training and racing in the mountains around Chamonix. They also discuss the development of ASICS trail products, the rapid growth of trail running, the increasing standard of competition, and some of Laurent's favourite races. Plus, while in Chamonix, the lads couldn't resist attempting their own version of Satisfy's famous Circle Pit challenge. A brilliant insight into the world of elite trail running and the people helping athletes perform at their best. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #ASICS #Chamonix #SportsShoes #UltraRunning #MountainRunning #RunningPodcast #LesHouches #TrailRunner #EnduranceSports 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.

    47 min

  6. 31 Mar

    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 around Ourea Events and what it could mean for races like the Northern Traverse, with early signs of runners already heading back out on the route thanks to James Elson stepping in. Then it’s onto the Old Town Showdown in Edinburgh, presented by SportsShoes' Quid Games and British Orienteering. Expect fast decisions, chaotic racing, clever course design from Edinburgh University Orienteering Club, and a rapid 30-minute winning run from Finley Todd. There’s chat around local advantage, prize strategy, and the unique atmosphere these events create, plus a few hints about what might be coming next Ben also shares his experience testing the Mizuno Neo Accera in Gran Canaria and gives his take on modern trail shoe tech and brand launch events. Real talk, real running, no filter. #running #trailrunning #ultrarunning #orienteering #quidgames #northerntraverse #ukrunning #mizuno #trailshoes #runningpodcast 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 10min

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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  • Creator
    Gary House and Ben Mounsey
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Davies
  • Show Website
    RUNcensored

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