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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.

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Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media
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How dirty is too dirty after a race? And would you really go straight from a fell run to a wedding without showering?

In this Chat GBT episode (Gary Ben Trails), we answer your questions - from whether performance nasal strips actually work, to wearing new shoes straight out of the box, and what it really takes to train for VKs (Vertical Kilometre races).
It quickly descends into some properly grim stories from the trail and fell running world - including fell runner James Logue’s infamous towel that’s somehow survived decades without seeing a wash.
We also get into running icks, Ben’s chaotic messaging habits across every platform going, apps beyond Strava like MapRun and Navi Tabi, and finish with a Top 5 guilty pleasures in running list that gets weird fast.
Unfiltered, honest, and exactly what you’ve come to expect from RUNcensored.

#running #trailrunning #fellrunning #ultrarunning #podcast #runningcommunity #VKtraining #Strava #MapRun #NaviTabi #RUNcensored

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: [email protected]

Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media
www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]

Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media
www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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: [email protected]

Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media
www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BONUS classic clip episode we feature the unforgettable Nigel Richards on Episode 19, Nigel hit a turning point in life when he discovered the Chimp Paradox book and went on a journey of self discovery and running that led him to Gary and some memorable moments!

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
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: [email protected]

Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media
www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.