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 in his Leeds shirt before the conversation shifts into everything they experienced across the festival. From SportShoes’ involvement and the importance of creating a genuinely positive experience for runners, to the energy around The North Face stand and the iconic Kendal Yurt, the episode gives a clear picture of what it’s like working at one of the biggest outdoor festivals in the world.

Gary and Ben talk through the films that hit them hardest this year: Tala’s emotional Pyrenees crossing, Josh’s beautifully shot mountain film, Elsie’s moving story about Alzheimer’s in Cornwall, and Steph Case’s powerful exploration of pregnancy and IVF. Each film sparked conversations that carried through the whole weekend.

There’s also plenty of orienteering chat after taking part in the Kendal session, including how sharp the GB team really are, the different checkpoint styles, and the ski slope section that caused its fair share of problems. Gary throws himself into QuidGames too, and gives a full breakdown of how competitive it actually gets, what he learned from the elites, and the ideas being thrown around for next year’s version — including the brilliantly chaotic “Run Like Haggis.”

They recap the Kendal 10K and 50K races, the Saturday film screenings, the Salomon party, and the late-night characters they always seem to meet at these events — including Brian the Oasis designer and a few new faces who added to the fun.

Gary also reflects on filming across the whole weekend, trying to capture the scale and atmosphere of the festival, and why the experience has finally convinced him to start taking orienteering training more seriously. The episode wraps up with thoughts on how Kendal could grow in 2025 and the kind of competitions they’d love to introduce.

A relaxed, honest and funny look inside the busiest weekend of the trail running and adventure film calendar.

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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, ultra running, and fell running — from elite athletes like Holly Wootten and Tom Evans, to experts in nutrition, psychology, and navigation. In this special AI-powered chat, Ben and Gary reflect on everything they’ve learned (and a few things they probably should have learned by now).

💬 Expect big questions and bigger laughs:

• What’s the hardest mental barrier you’ve had to push through in a race?
• Which nutrition myth did you finally ditch after speaking with experts like Paul?
• What can today’s trail runners learn from traditional club running culture?
• Which guest would you want to coach you for a season — and why?
• Who’s more likely to get lost mid-race: Gary with his GPX or Ben with his map?
• And the RUNcensored Awards — who wins Best Rant, Funniest Story, and Most Unexpected Guest Moment?

It’s a hilarious and heartfelt look back on the journey so far — from mountain marathons to muddy mishaps — all through the lens of AI-generated chaos.

If you love trail running, ultra marathons, mountain running, or just the kind of unfiltered running chat you can’t get anywhere else, this one’s for you.

🎙 RUNcensored — the podcast where trail running meets real talk.

Available now on Acast, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

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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 — running and swimming across the Lake District.

But his story goes much deeper. Jacob speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the loss of his beloved dog George, and how the short film “George” (created by James Appleton) captured both their friendship and his fight to keep going.

With honesty, humour and heart, Jacob shares how running, dogs, and the mountains helped him rebuild his life — and why he now runs purely for himself.

🎬 Watch George on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_bVHR1sRyY

In this episode:

• The mindset and psychology of fell racing
• The Bob Graham and Frog Graham challenges
• The making of “George” and its emotional impact
• Living with Crohn’s disease
• Running with dogs and the power of canicross
• Finding purpose after loss and adversity

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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 physical challenge for runners, and why “getting lost” might actually be the best training you can do.

We talk about everything from Street-O showdowns and European city races that start in police stations, to the mindset of staying competitive, motivated and just a little bit obsessed with maps.

Here’s what’s inside this episode 👇

🧭 Why orienteering is the secret training tool for trail and ultra runners

📍 How navigation sharpens focus, confidence and decision-making

🏃‍♀️ Red Courses explained — and why they’re perfect for trail runners

💡 How to pick the right event (and avoid getting discouraged)

🏅 Competition vs enjoyment — does winning really matter?

🌍 European orienteering: from Belgium’s beer races to Gdansk city adventures

🎒 Using SI Entries to find local, affordable events every week

🏫 How schools and communities could use orienteering to get more kids outdoors

⚡ The reality of UK funding and why media coverage could change everything

🍺 Ben and Gary’s Street-O stories, geocache fails, and questionable map reading

🔥 A preview of the ‘Quid Games’ Orienteering Event at Kendal Mountain Festival

Whether you’re training for your next mountain ultra or just love the idea of running with a purpose, this one will make you see trail running — and getting lost — in a whole new light.

🎧 Listen now to EP48: “Getting Lost Made Me Faster: How Orienteering Can Transform Your Trail Running”

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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 shares what’s next for the UK trail scene with new teams and more women joining the sport.

Gary’s been getting ready for Quid Games, mixing up his training with Zwift racing and strength work to stay motivated through winter.

The lads also break down some of the latest headlines in trail and ultra running, including:

• Sarah Webster’s gold medal and world-class performance at the 24-hour World Championships
• Sarah Perry’s record-breaking Backyard Ultra
• Remi Bonnet’s insane new VK world record
• The ongoing Strava vs Garmin legal drama

It’s an episode packed with results, records and plenty of laughs — the unfiltered runner’s podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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Tom Evans & Ruth Crofts secret UTMB nutrition strategy

This 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 Croft, the male and female winners of this year’s UTMB in Chamonix, helping them perfect their race-day nutrition through gut training, carbohydrate loading, and precision hydration.

In this conversation, Paul breaks down how he guided Tom to consume 120g of carbs per hour, how Ruth adapted her fuelling to increase performance, and the science behind glucose–fructose ratios, hydration,heat tolerance, and altitude testing.

He also explains what everyday runners can take from the elite level — from how to avoid stomach issues in long events to simple strategies for improving recovery, energy management, and consistency.

It’s a deep dive into the science of endurance nutrition and the fascinating intersection of research and real-world racing.

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else you get your podcasts.

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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, brutal climbs and unpredictable weather. Holly talks us through the highs, lows and everything in between.

She shares how she approached the race with a plan to compete with the men, how she handled the pressure of leading, and the mental and physical battles that come with stage racing. From camp life and gear setup to racing injured on the final day, this is a story of sheer determination and belief.

Holly’s performance was extraordinary — 50:46:16, over three hours faster than the previous women’s record set by Lisa Watson in 2022. She dominated from the start, finishing just behind men’s winner David Parrish, and ahead of a strong field including Jodie Gauld and Lianne Van Dijk.

Expect honest chat about:

• What it takes to race the Dragon
• The reality of multi-day ultras
• Women competing at the sharp end
• How mindset and navigation can make or break your week
• And why Holly still finished strong after injury on day five

This is a deep dive into one of the most inspiring performances in UK ultra running.

🎙 Hosted by Gary House and Ben Mounsey

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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 professional, the sacrifices it takes to reach elite level, and the mental and physical toll of competing on the world stage. He shares insights from his altitude training camp, his nutrition strategy (including an app he built himself), and the challenges of being a self-funded athlete representing Great Britain.

Expect honest chat about sponsors, pressure, and passion for the sport — plus what’s next for Hugh as he plans another season of big European ultras.

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