“He Wore What at Western States?!” – Race Kit Chaos, Mont-Blanc Mayhem & Double Bob Drama

This week’s episode is a no-guest, no-filter deep dive into the latest chaos from the world of trail and mountain running.

Gary, Ben and Chris catch up on everything from racing disasters to record controversies — and yes, that Nike crochet top worn by Caleb Olson at Western States.

Ben recaps his latest block of orienteering and fell races, including a brutal run at the Mont-Blanc Half Marathon in 30-degree heat. Gary talks about getting back to mountain training in Snowdonia, climbing Tryfan and battling with Strava’s dodgy “moving time” stats.

There’s also a full Western States recap, from Kilian Jornet’s performance in the Kjerag 2s to Abby Hall’s dominant win — plus some big chat on New Balance’s rise, the growing African presence in trail running, and what the pro scene looks like in 2025.

Also: Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 mile event, the exoskeleton suit Ben wants to wear on a Bob Graham, and the unfortunate running trend of… penis exposure mid-race. You’ve been warned.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏔️ Gary’s Snowdonia training & Strava rage

🧭 Ben’s orienteering meltdown & Mont-Blanc heat

🎽 Western States recap – Caleb Olson, Kilian & kit chat

👟 New Balance’s dominance & pro team tactics

🌍 The rise of African talent in trail racing

🔥 Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 event & Nike’s marketing machine

🫣 Double Bob Graham drama – should it count?

🍆 Race-day wardrobe malfunctions & goldfish hydration hacks

Why You Should Listen:

Trail running is changing fast — and this episode dives into all the messy, funny, and downright bizarre sides of it. Whether you’re training for UTMB, doing your first fell race, or just here for the penis jokes, Episode 30 delivers full chaos with zero filter.

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Why We Hate Cruises

04:05 – Gary’s Return to Training in Snowdonia

07:47 – Strava Lies & Moving Time Frustrations

10:55 – Ben’s Racing Madness & Orienteering Meltdown

11:12 – Mont-Blanc Weekend & Ben’s Half Marathon

11:20 – Western States Chat Begins

17:32 – Kilian Jornet & The UTMB Debate

19:20 – Coverage & Spectacle of Western States

20:08 – New Balance’s Rise in Trail Running

28:52 – Transgrancanaria Finish & Strategy Talk

29:55 – Marathon du Mont-Blanc Winners Recap

30:07 – Kenyan Talent & Women’s Race at Mont-Blanc

52:48 – Double Bob Graham Record & Caspian James

56:06 – Should the Record Count? The 24-Hour Debate

1:00:30 – Penis Fails & Race Kit Disasters

#RUNcensored #TrailRunning #WesternStates100 #MontBlancMarathon #FellRunning #RunningPodcast #KilianJornet #CalebOlson #UTMB #SnowdoniaRunning #StravaFails #CaspianJames #DoubleBobGraham #NewBalanceTrail #FaithKipyegon #RaceKitFails #UltraRunning #PenisIncidents #ExoskeletonRunning #OrienteeringFails #GaryHouse #BenMounsey

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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 starts as a light-hearted chat quickly digs into how a calorie deficit, mistaken for discipline, led to serious health consequences. It’s an unfiltered conversation about the pressures of the running world, how easily things can tip into disordered habits — and what recovery really looks like.

Alongside this, we dive into George’s recent race at Trofeo Nasego in Italy, a brutal European mountain running classic featuring a Vertical Kilometre and a technical up-and-down course. He explains the unique challenge of VKs, and how the European race scene compares to the UK’s.

There’s also big opinions on kit, club colours, and whether poles belong on a Bob Graham Round — plus the usual laughter, roastings, and chaos you expect from RUNcensored.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

⚠️ George’s experience with Red-S and why awareness matters

⛰️ European mountain races: VKs, altitude, and race culture

🥣 Under-fuelling, false discipline, and the path to recovery

🏃‍♂️ George’s take on the Bob Graham Round and use of poles

🎽 Debates on kit, club rules, and racing etiquette

😂 Gear mistakes, roastings, and classic trail running chaos

Why You Should Listen:

This episode tackles serious issues in endurance sport with honesty and humour. Whether you’re training for your next big race or figuring out how to fuel properly, George’s story will hit home. Unfiltered, insightful, and essential listening for runners at every level.

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00:00 - Intro & Banter

01:32 - Race Stories & Lessons Learned

01:54 - Mental Strategies

05:37 - George’s Background

22:42 - Gear Talk

27:27 - Training Philosophy

49:56 - Nutrition & Recovery

01:15:56 - Rapid-Fire Finale

01:22:05 - Wrap-Up & What’s Next

#RUNcensored #TrailRunning #FellRunning #UltraRunning #RedS #RunningPodcast #GeorgeFoster #BobGrahamRound #TrofeoNasego #MountainRunning #VKRace #RunCulture #EatToPerform #ClubRunning

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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 weekend that raised the bar for UK ultrarunning.

We talk tactics, course conditions, the golden hour, team battles, pole debates, and why this race might be a turning point for trail running on home soil. And yes, we still find time to discuss Greggs, dodgy plug sockets and whether Wetherspoons has the best post-race kit aesthetic.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏁 Behind the scenes at one of the UK’s biggest 100-milers

🎥 What it was like filming the front of the race

🏆 Mark Darbyshire’s course record – and Mark Perkins handing over the baton

🔥 The Gossage vs Davis battle – both under the old women’s record

🗣️ Why the field was so deep this year (and what it means for the UK scene)

🥵 Tales from the golden hour and near-miss moments

⚡ Ben’s take on pacing, poles, and future UK race potential

Why You Should Listen:

If you care about the future of UK trail running, this one’s for you. Whether you ran, watched, or are just curious how close Gary came to being flattened by an elite runner, this is the full breakdown of a race weekend we’ll be talking about for years.

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Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:30 How Gary Covered the SDW100

0:10:21 Filming with Drones and Lead Bikes

0:13:32 Fastest 100 Mile Trail Race in the UK?

0:19:12 Mark Darbyshire's Record-Breaking Run

0:23:41 Who Is Hugh Tibbs? Back-to-Back Podiums

0:29:30 Morgan Glazier's Incredible Performance

0:34:06 Lucy Gossage vs Julia Davis: Epic Women's Race

0:39:35 Why UK Ultras Are Getting More Competitive

0:45:13 Golden Hour Finishes and Emotional Stories

0:49:37 Age Group Winners and Veteran Legends

0:54:46 Wrap-Up and What’s Coming Next on RUNcensored

#RUNcensored #SDW100 #MarkDarbyshire #LucyGossage #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #CenturionRunning #WorldTrailMajors #RunningPodcast #GoldenHour #UKUltras

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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, and ultimately, rediscovering joy in running.

This is a conversation about ego, identity, coaching, and what happens when you step away from chasing results — and return stronger for it.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏔️ What went right in Andy’s sub-14 Bob Graham Round

🥾 Lessons from Dragon’s Back, Tranter’s, and supporting others

🍽️ Diet, fuelling and recovery breakthroughs

🧠 The mental toll of elite-level expectations

🗣️ Coaching other runners while quietly burning out

🎯 Why stepping back helped Andy fall back in love with running

Why You Should Listen:

Whether you’re training for a mountain round, recovering from a rough patch, or figuring out your own balance between performance and passion — Andy’s story will speak to you.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & catching up with Andy Berry

02:30 - How Dragon’s Back started to unravel

07:45 - Underfuelled, overcooked: the crash begins

13:20 - Ego, identity & what kept him pushing

18:50 - Being filmed during the breakdown

23:40 - The real reason Andy stopped running

28:30 - The aftermath: guilt, pressure & self-worth

33:10 - Coaching other runners with a new mindset

39:00 - What performance means beyond the podium

44:15 - Is Andy stepping away from big rounds?

49:50 - Navigating expectations from sponsors & social media

55:20 - When not running becomes the right choice

01:01:00 - Redefining goals & running for joy again

01:06:30 - Could Andy return to Dragon’s Back?

01:12:10 - Reflections on past FKTs & future plans

01:18:40 - Rethinking training & avoiding burnout

01:24:00 - Final thoughts on growth & identity

01:30:10 - Wrap up & sign off

Why You Should Listen:

This is a rare look behind the curtain of elite trail running. If you’ve ever questioned your goals, pulled out of a race, or felt the weight of expectation — this one will hit home. It’s raw, reflective, and still full of laughs from three mates who’ve all blown up a few times.

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#RUNcensored #BobGrahamRound #AndyBerry #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #MountainRunning #FellRunning #RunningPodcast #inov8 #RunningMotivation

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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 descending fears to gender categories and pub-run logistics, nothing is off limits.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Downhill fear and how to overcome it
• Are barefoot and zero-drop shoes good for trail running?
• Transitioning to minimalist footwear without injury
• Trail shoe trends (La Sportiva Prodigio and more)
• Campervan weekends, wild running spots, and pub runs
• Why women’s and men’s shoes are designed differently
• The transgender debate in sport: fairness vs inclusivity
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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Intro, fish finger sandwich trauma & Gary’s digestive gamble

4:05 – How to build confidence when descending trails

9:20 – Are barefoot shoes a good idea or a marketing gimmick?

13:40 – Transitioning to minimalist footwear safely

17:10 – La Sportiva Prodigio and what’s coming in trail shoes

21:45 – Chris asks about Ben’s campervan pub-run in Wanlockhead

26:30 – Wild running spots, Dales pubs, and van life chaos

31:15 – Gendered shoe design: Men’s vs Women’s lasts

35:00 – Should we have an open category in competitive sport?

42:40 – Outro and closing thoughts

Why You Should Listen:

If you’re into shoes, trails, banter, van-based adventure or unfiltered honesty, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. It's one part running advice, one part pub chat, and one part full-send honesty about the culture of our sport.

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#RUNcensored #TrailRunning #BarefootRunning #ZeroDropShoes #RunningPodcast #DownhillRunning #OpenCategory #RunningGear #MinimalistRunning #GenderInSport #GaryHouse #BenMounsey

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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 the UK are trading solo suffering for team chaos—and loving every minute of it.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🟢 Why relay races are booming across the UK

🏔️ We explain how the relay formats works for trail events

🏃 Ben’s love for the iconic Calderdale Way Relay and the Hodgson Brother Relay

🥵 Stories of carnage, chaos, and club camaraderie

🏔️ Highlights from British Fell Relays, and the best relays on the European Circuit Trofeo Vanon,i the ASICS Coast to Coast and 9\\]The Rifugi

🧠 Why relays might be the antidote to ultra-running elitism

📣 Listener shoutouts and love for team racing culture

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: Weekend catch-up and podcast housekeeping

2:40 – Gary introduces today’s topic: relay races

4:50 – Why relays are more fun than solo ultras

7:20 – Ben’s love for the Calderdale Way Relay

11:05 – How relay formats bring people into the sport

14:45 – The Lap, Green Man Ultra & Highland Ultra Relay

19:30 – Spine Challenger North Relay – new in 2025

23:40 – Chaos and teamwork: the best and worst of relays

28:15 – Old-school club racing culture

32:00 – Team tactics and navigation pressure

36:50 – Are relays the future of UK trail running?

41:10 – Funny stories from Ben’s club relay days

47:25 – The psychology of running as a team

53:05 – Why relay race reports are better

58:30 – Listener shoutouts and community love

1:05:00 – Tips for relay organisers and new runners

1:11:20 – Final thoughts and relay wishlists

1:17:45 – Next week’s episode tease & outro

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever wondered why more and more runners are racing in teams—or if you’ve survived a mud-soaked club relay yourself—this episode is for you. It’s got banter, memories, and a genuine look at how relays are reshaping the UK trail scene.

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#RUNcensored #RelayRaces #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #CalderdaleWayRelay #SpineRace #RunningPodcast #GaryHouse #BenMounsey #ClubRunning #TeamRunning #MountainRunning #UKTrailRunning

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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 overheating runners, and experience the full scale of UTS madness from the sidelines. Ben stayed home—and by the end of the episode, he's kind of glad he did.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏁 UTS Race Structure – 100M, 100K, 50K, 25K and why the 100K was stacked this year

🧊 Ice Pops at Aid Stations – Gary’s grassroots contribution goes viral

📦 Logistics Mayhem – Missed turns, signal issues, soup gate, and more

📊 Elite Performances – Jon Albon, Blanchard, Collison, Roberts, Jones

🧠 The Mental Side – Rich Lazenby’s 100M low patch & Sam Skinner’s top-10 grit

🌍 The Bigger Picture – Is UTMB helping or hurting the grassroots UK trail scene?

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: Weekend catch-up & Gary’s visit to UTS

6:23 – UTS race distances and UTMB’s influence on the event

10:13 – Crewing Rich Lazenby and the reality of the 100 miler

15:02 – Safety, terrain, and weather challenges in Eryri

20:26 – Elite performances across the 100M and 100K races

24:18 – Ice pops, checkpoint support & Gary’s viral aid station moment

29:11 – Logistics chaos: traffic, tracking, and signal dropouts

33:34 – Aid station inconsistencies and supply issues

38:00 – Water shortages, heat, and ‘soup gate’ drama

48:10 – Big names in the 100K: Albon, Blanchard, Collison, Jones

51:07 – UK trail running evolution and what’s changing

54:35 – Podium shoutouts: Sam Skinner, Laurie Morgan, Eleanor Davis

57:10 – UTMB’s impact on British trail events

1:00:06 – Community moments and listener interactions

1:08:03 – How RUNcensored is inspiring the next generation

1:14:03 – Race calendar congestion: UTS, The Arc, The Spine

1:23:34 – Final thoughts, reflections & future of UTS

Why You Should Listen:

If you care about ultrarunning, mountain racing, or the direction trail running is heading in the UK, this episode pulls no punches. It’s full of race highlights, honest critiques, personal stories, and shoutouts to some of the most inspiring athletes on the scene—including Stephanie Case, whose win went viral for all the right reasons.

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#RUNcensored #UTS2025 #UltraTrailSnowdonia #UTMBWorldSeries #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #JonathanAlbon #StephanieCase #KimCollison #MathieuBlanchard #IcePopsAndElevation #RunningPodcast #MountainRunning #GaryHouse #BenMounsey

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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 after the laughs?

In this episode, Gary and Ben sit down with Danny to unpack the reality behind the meme. From dealing with online trolls and unexpected fame to building a career as a barber and launching his own rice cake business, Danny shares the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🐟 Viral Fame – How 'Fish and a Rice Cake' took over the internet

✂️ Life After the Meme – Building a career as a barber and entrepreneur

🍚 Danny’s Rice Cake Business – Turning a meme into a marketable product

💬 Social Media and Negativity – Handling trolls and public pressure

⛰️ Lakeland Trails 10K – All the Gear, No Idea disaster in the Lake District

🤝 The Kindness of the Running Community – Why runners are different

🔥 Gary's Viral Video Strategy – How stereotypes made his content explode

📹 The "Stereotype Guy" Controversy – When jokes get taken too seriously

✅ Just Say Yes – Danny's new mentality for embracing every opportunity

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Intro and Meet Danny Andrews

4:15 – Becoming the “Fish and a Rice Cake Guy”

10:20 – Going Viral: The Highs and the Lows

18:50 – Life After the Meme: Barbershops and New Businesses

27:15 – The Dark Side of Social Media

33:45 – Paul Mort’s Advice on Handling Negativity

40:10 – Launching Danny’s Rice Cakes

48:30 – Gary’s Secrets to Viral Videos

55:50 – Danny’s ‘Just Say Yes’ Attitude

1:02:10 – Social Media’s Role in Running Culture

1:07:00 – Danny's Lakeland Trails 10K Story: All the Gear, No Idea

1:11:00 – The "Stereotype Guy" Video and Online Backlash

1:13:30 – Danny's Surprise at the Running Community

1:15:00 – Outro and What’s Next for Danny

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after a viral meme fades away, Danny Andrews has the story. From being laughed at by millions to building his own business, Danny’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and saying yes to wild opportunities. Plus, we dive into all the gear, no idea moments, the kindness of the running community, and why sometimes, you just have to lean into the joke.

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#RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #FishAndRiceCakes #DannyAndrews #ViralFame #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #SocialMedia #PaulMort #EnduranceRunning #InternetMeme #ViralVideos #ContentCreation #JustSayYes #RunningCommunity #SocialMediaAndRunning #TrailRunning #LakelandTrails10K

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