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A lot has been going in the last few weeks of the running world so Mel Sykes joins Ben and Gary to keep some kind of order and catch up with everything. Camille Heron, Tom Evans and The Traitors all in one episode. Unfortunately they all couldn't be in the same room but Ben has some headphones which makes things sound slightly better. Please show your support of the show by rating and sharing with your running friends. 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 throughout his teens and twenties. But this episode isn’t about medals. It’s about what comes after them. Tom talks openly about the obsession that fuelled his running career, the burnout that followed, and the panic attacks that forced him to step away from the sport he loved. From racing at Wooden Tops as a kid to rebuilding his life through boxing, therapy, and fine furniture making, this is a story of reinvention with no filter. We talk fell running culture, junior club racing, mental health, identity, and why sometimes walking away is the bravest decision of all. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 👟 Growing up in a fell running family and club culture 🇬🇧 Earning his first England vest at 15 🏆 Winning the English Champs in 2014 – and what it really cost 😰 The mental and emotional crash that followed 🥊 Boxing, woodworking, and rebuilding structure 🪵 Finding purpose through craft and creativity 👨‍👩‍👧 Family, fatherhood, and a new definition of success Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever tied your identity to your sport, battled burnout, or wondered what’s next after the peak — Tom’s story will hit home. A champion’s journey, with all the pressure and none of the gloss. 👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe! 00:00 - Intro: From fell running to fine furniture 02:23 - Childhood in a fell running family 06:40 - Early nerves and racing for Helm Hill 09:50 - Junior coaching and Billy Proctor’s role 13:40 - First England vest at 15 years old 17:00 - Watching Rob Jebb and chasing national teams 20:30 - 2014: Winning the English Championship 26:45 - Balancing training with a manual job 30:20 - The obsessive mindset and burnout 34:50 - Panic attacks and personal upheaval 39:40 - Boxing for structure and recovery 43:15 - How woodworking became his new focus 48:10 - Craftsmanship and striving for quality 52:20 - Instagram, identity and validation 56:45 - Fatherhood and redefining ambition 01:01:20 - Closing thoughts and what’s next 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 into the festival's biggest highlights, the challenges of organising an event of this scale and how its audience has changed over the years, including the huge growth of trail running. From the Trail 10K and ultra races to SportsShoes' O-GAMES, the new Mackyard Ultra and the ever-expanding programme of trail running talks, films and sessions, we explore how running has become such an important part of the Kendal experience. We also discuss the value of the SportsShoes partnership, the exciting line-up and activations planned for this year's festival, and what the future might look like, including the prospect of taking Kendal Mountain Festival to the south of the country for a summer event. And, of course, there's the big question: will Ben ever deliver on his promise to get Kilian Jornet to Kendal? If you're into trail running, mountain sports, outdoor films or the people behind the events we love, this one's well worth a listen. Subscribe to RUNcensored, leave us a comment and share the episode with your running mates. Let us know your favourite Kendal Mountain Festival memories, what you'd like to see in the future and whether you reckon Ben can pull off the Kilian deal. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. Hosts: Ben Mounsey (solo this week) + Gary the mannequin Guest: Steve Scott #RUNcensored #RUNcensoredPodcast #KendalMountainFestival #TrailRunning #MountainRunning #OutdoorCommunity #SportsShoes 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of running and how the industry is changing. She also shares how she discovered trail running through her partner Darren, why community matters and the difference between a traditional running club and a running community. Dreaming about working in the running industry? Hannah's story is packed with useful insights for anyone hoping to turn their passion into a career. And if you've ever wondered what it's like working with Ben, well, Hannah has first-hand experience. Unfortunately for her, she has to do it every day. We finish the episode with one of our favourite features as she blind ranks 10 Running Icks. Play along at home, see whether you agree with Hannah's choices and let us know which running icks we've missed in the comments. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. Hosts: Gary House & Ben Mounsey Guest: Hannah Cawthra Produced by: Chris Davies / Eastwood Media #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #HannahCawthra #RunningIcks #RunningCommunity #RunningIndustry #SportsShoes #WomenInRunning #RunningShoes #HOKA #TheNorthFace #UKRunning #TrailRunningCommunity #RunningCareers 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from scratch and the ideas that changed the game, including Zero Drop and Altra’s famous roomy toe box. We also talk about Altra’s influence on the running industry, the industry’s influence on Altra, the changing world of performance racing shoes and what comes next for the brand. A proper conversation with one of the key figures behind one of running’s most recognisable brands. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #Running #Altra #BrianBeckstead #ZeroDrop #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #SportsShoes #UnrivalledInRunning 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Sydney Sweeney, and RUNcensored favourite Camille Herron’s latest venture into OnlyFans. And because we couldn’t possibly finish a normal running discussion without making things weird, there’s a Blind Ranking Top 5 to close things out. We’re keeping the subject secret, so you’ll have to listen to find out. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #Running #Hyrox #TourDeGeants #KatharinaHartmuth #CamilleHerron #SportsShoes #UnrivalledInRunning 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 whether Ben was stood up or set up by Gary and Kilian Jornet. Then it’s all about UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026. Fresh from Chamonix, the lads look back at paragliding into town, filming with Tom Evans and Hayden Hawks, photoshoots in the mountains, race coverage, RUNcensored-style filming, plenty of Aperol Spritz and all the chaos of the biggest week in trail running. They also get into the future of UTMB, following comments from the new mayor of Chamonix about reducing the scale of the event and protecting the valley’s infrastructure and fragile ecosystem. The lads are finally back together. Expect the usual laughs, running chat, questionable decisions and honest conversation. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. Gary House & Ben Mounsey Produced by Chris Davies / Eastwood Media #RUNcensored #UTMB #UTMB2026 #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #RunningPodcast #Chamonix #UltraTrail #MountainRunning #RunningCommunity #TomEvans #HaydenHawks #KilianJornet #SportsShoes 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about their experience of tackling 171km around Mont Blanc and the incredible support they received along the way from the crowds and local communities. Then there’s a couple who somehow still have an unbelievable amount of energy after completing PTL – around 300km of seriously tough mountain terrain . Pedro and Robbie share the story of travelling far and wide to fulfil their dream of completing OCC , while Ingrid talks about progressively working her way through the distances before finally taking on the ultimate challenge: UTMB . No elite race analysis this time. Just honest, first-hand stories from ordinary runners doing extraordinary things in the mountains. 🎙️ RUNcensored is sponsored by Sportsshoes.com For all your trail running, road running and outdoor kit, visit: https://www.sportsshoes.com/ RUNcensored – running chat without the filter. #RUNcensored #UTMB #UTMBMontBlanc #Chamonix #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #Ultramarathon #UTMB2026 #OCC #PTL #TrailRunners #MountainRunning #EnduranceRunning #Sportsshoes 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tackles questions from the SportsShoes community. We also get into Francesco’s life in Como, his Italian roots, his relationship with fellow runner 'Rita', music and running, the best European races to have on your radar and whether his worldwide fanbase really should be called 'Puppies'. And, of course, there are a couple of mentions of a certain Gary House… because apparently you can’t keep him away from RUNcensored for very long! Expect plenty of laughs, some questionable advice and, surprisingly, plenty of genuinely useful answers from one of the biggest names in trail running right now. And, if you’d like to watch the polished SportsShoes version of 'Dear Puppi' on YouTube, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QtoJ0_N-s4&t=41s RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. #RUNcensored #FrancescoPuppi #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #HOKA #RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #TrailRunner #100K #MountainRunning #SportsShoes #Running #UTMB 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the mountains, preparation, pressure and what it takes to compete at the very highest level of ultrarunning. But there’s a twist. Neither Hayden nor Tom is racing at UTMB this year , giving them a very different perspective on race week. Instead of tapering, resting and preparing for 100 miles, they’re right in the middle of the media whirlwind, with interviews, appearances and responsibilities filling their calendars. We get into what that contrast feels like and whether being busy during the biggest week in the sport makes it easier or harder to watch from the sidelines. We also look beyond the racing itself, discussing the huge impact UTMB week has on Chamonix as a town , the pressures that come with hosting one of the world’s biggest trail running events, and how UTMB and the wider sport can become more inclusive and accessible to minority and underrepresented groups. And there’s more. Tom has a surprise challenge lined up in the UK next month , but exactly what he has planned is another story... Expect the usual RUNcensored mix of serious running chat, strong opinions and plenty of laughs, recorded live in the heart of Chamonix during the biggest week in the trail running and ultra running calendar. This special episode is sponsored by SunGod , performance eyewear built for the mountains, trails and beyond. RUNcensored is proudly sponsored by SportsShoes.com. 🎙️ Guests: Hayden Hawks & Tom Evans 🎙️ Hosts: Gary House & Ben Mounsey 🎬 Produced by: Chris Davies / Eastwood Media 🤝 With help from: Louis Marlowe Whether you're racing UTMB, CCC, OCC or TDS , following the action from Chamonix, training for your first ultra marathon or simply obsessed with running long distances in the mountains, this is one for the trail running community. #RUNcensored #UTMB #UTMB2026 #UTMBMontBlanc #Chamonix #UltraTrailDuMontBlanc #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #UltraRunner #Ultrarunning #Ultramarathon #TrailRunner #MountainRunning #MountainRunner #TrailRacing #EnduranceRunning #EnduranceSports #Running #RunningPodcast #TrailRunningPodcast #UltraRunningPodcast #RunPodcast #HaydenHawks #TomEvans #GaryHouse #BenMounsey #SportsShoes #SportsShoesCom #SunGod #RunTheAlps #MountainLife #TrailCommunity #RunningCommunity #UTMBWorldSeries #CCC #OCC #TDS #RaceWeek #ChamonixMontBlanc #FrenchAlps 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coating her DNF either, although Gary and Ben don't exactly offer much sympathy... Before all that, there's plenty of catching up. Gary returns from an 'Oasish' festival weekend, while Ben shares stories from a luxury spa break in the Dolomites involving a massage therapist called Antonio and what might just be the world's smallest paper pants. The conversation then turns to the Lakeland 50 and Lakeland 100, discussing the standout performances, race winners, the incredible atmosphere, why the event continues to attract the UK's strongest ultra runners and whether it's still one of the toughest races on the calendar. To round things off, RUNcensored's Top 5 gets a makeover as Ben puts Gary and Mel through a blind ranking challenge featuring the most annoying social media habits around race day. If you love trail running, ultras, honest race chat and plenty of laughs along the way, this one's for you. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #Lakeland100 #Lakeland50 #UltraRunning #RunningPodcast #FellRunning #MountainRunning #DNF #TrailRace #RunningCommunity 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2024 Salomon UK Golden Trail Series, racing internationally, growing up in a family with deep roots in fell and mountain running, and embracing adventure both on and off the trails. The conversation also explores the continued growth of trail running, the opportunities it brings, and the realities of competing at the highest level. Throw in stories from Love Trails, plenty of laughs, and an important discussion about the legendary Beer Mile, and you've got another classic RUNcensored episode. If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, rate and share the podcast. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #MountainRunning #LoveTrails #BettyBergstrand #Salomon #GoldenTrailSeries #RunningPodcast #FellRunning #UltraRunning 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sykes absolutely smashing it at UTS. Mel returns to the pod to talk through one of the biggest performances of her running career and how it earned her a place on the CCC start line in Chamonix. The weather, the conditions, the suffering, the highs, the lows and the weird emotional rollercoaster that ultra running seems to drag all of us through eventually. We also touch on missing Quid Games in Keswick, throw together a very loose “Top 3”, rather than a “Top 5”, because standards have clearly slipped, and generally chat the usual amount of nonsense along the way. Audio quality? Slightly dodgy. Running chat? Still elite. If you’ve ever doubted yourself before a big goal… this one will hit home. Subscribe, follow, and share with your running mates. #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #UTS #UltraTrail #TrailRunner #UltraRunner #MountainRunning #EnduranceRunning #RunningCommunity #UKRunning #TrailRun #UltraMarathon #RunningLife #RunnersOfInstagram #RunCulture #SatisfyRunning #CirclePit #Keswick #QuidGames #MelSykes #GaryHouse #BenMounsey #TrailRace #UltraRace #AdventureRunning #FellRunning #MountainAthlete #RunningMotivation #PainCave #EnduranceSport #LongRun #RaceDay #RunningChat #PodcastLife #YouTubePodcast #BritishRunning #TrailCommunity #RunnerLife #UltraCommunity #Mindset #SportsPodcast #RunningHumour #OffRoadRunning #TrailCulture #DistanceRunning #RunWild #TrailPodcast #DirtyMiles 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 greatest occasions for a beer. The lads also tackle another round of ChatGBT listener questions, including: How to know if you could run an ultra Dream running coaches Best race views ever One race they’d run again at peak fitness Ben’s idea to collab with Strava and Wetherspoons Honest, unfiltered running chat as always. Subscribe, follow, and share with your running mates. #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #NikeRunning #LondonMarathon #RunningCommunity #RunUK #UKRunning #RunningCulture #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #Strava #Sportshoes #ChatGBT #RunningDebate #DistanceRunning #TrailLife #RunnerLife #PodcastUK 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 super shoe market, and why they’re still sceptical about £40 “performance” options from Lidl. There’s also discussion around influencer culture in running, smart (and not so smart) race hacks, and the balance between cost and quality when it comes to kit. The ChatGBT segment dives into the BPN Backyard Ultra, the debate around women in ultra running, plus listener questions on training, plyometrics, and the maddest kit they’ve seen out on the trails. The episode finishes with Gary and Ben picking their top 5 RUNcensored episodes so far, featuring some standout guests from the podcast’s history. Raw, honest, and very much off-script. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #RunningPodcast #CarbonPlates #RunningShoes #Lidl #BackyardUltra #UKRunning #JimmyGressier 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@houseruningclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.