The RUNcensored Podcast with Gary House and Ben Mounsey
Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Welcome to RUNcensored — the no-nonsense running podcast where chaos reigns, the laughs are real, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey, this weekly show is packed with unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter.
Whether it’s a world record at the London Marathon or a meltdown halfway up a mountain, Gary and Ben tackle the highs and lows of running with humour, heart, and zero ego. If you’re into trail running, ultrarunning, fell races, or just enjoy hearing two mates take the mick out of running culture — this is your new favourite podcast.
• Trail tales & race fails – from DNFs to daft ideas that somehow worked
• Epic guests – including elite athletes, adventurers, and everyday legends
• Hot takes & debates – hydration vests at 5Ks? Robot marathons? We’ve got thoughts
• Community questions – funny, weird, relatable Q&As from listeners
• Gear & training chat – occasionally useful, often ridiculous
• Unfiltered conversations – running, life, mental health, and whatever else comes up
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.
🐾 Suitable for trail warriors, road runners, and anyone who’s ever cried into their race vest.
RUNcensored: Running, stories, and absolute chaos — uncut and uncensored.
#TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #FellRunning #OutdoorAdventures #RunningCulture #RunningWithDogs #Canicross #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessHumor #RUNcensored
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The RUNcensored Podcast with Gary House and Ben Mounsey
Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk
Welcome to RUNcensored — the no-nonsense running podcast where chaos reigns, the laughs are real, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey, this weekly show is packed with unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter.
Whether it’s a world record at the London Marathon or a meltdown halfway up a mountain, Gary and Ben tackle the highs and lows of running with humour, heart, and zero ego. If you’re into trail running, ultrarunning, fell races, or just enjoy hearing two mates take the mick out of running culture — this is your new favourite podcast.
• Trail tales & race fails – from DNFs to daft ideas that somehow worked
• Epic guests – including elite athletes, adventurers, and everyday legends
• Hot takes & debates – hydration vests at 5Ks? Robot marathons? We’ve got thoughts
• Community questions – funny, weird, relatable Q&As from listeners
• Gear & training chat – occasionally useful, often ridiculous
• Unfiltered conversations – running, life, mental health, and whatever else comes up
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.
🐾 Suitable for trail warriors, road runners, and anyone who’s ever cried into their race vest.
RUNcensored: Running, stories, and absolute chaos — uncut and uncensored.
#TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Ultrarunning #FellRunning #OutdoorAdventures #RunningCulture #RunningWithDogs #Canicross #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessHumor #RUNcensored
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He won the English Fell Running Champs. Then he walked away from the sport completely.
This week, 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
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