# EP71 - London Marathon Hype, Nike Controversy & Pub Strava Segments

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Podcast: [RUNcensored](https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586)
Published: 2026-05-12T04:49:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/runcensored/episodes/ep71-of-the-runcensored-trail-ultra-running-podcast
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## Resource

Nike’s “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.” campaign split opinion in the running world recently - and Gary and Ben are diving straight into it. This episode of RUNcensored is a proper running current affairs chat covering the London Marathon build up, modern running culture, The 'House of SportsShoes’ Shoreditch pop-up, city running, Strava segments in Wetherspoons, ultras, coaching, and the 5 greatest occasions for a beer. The lads also tackle another round of ChatGBT listener questions, including: How to know if you could run an ultra Dream running coaches Best race views ever One race they’d run again at peak fitness Ben’s idea to collab with Strava and Wetherspoons Honest, unfiltered running chat as always. Subscribe, follow, and share with your running mates. #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #NikeRunning #LondonMarathon #RunningCommunity #RunUK #UKRunning #RunningCulture #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #Strava #Sportshoes #ChatGBT #RunningDebate #DistanceRunning #TrailLife #RunnerLife #PodcastUK 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: gary@houserunningclub.com 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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