Records fell, legends were made, and Gary nearly got taken out by 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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