{"podcast":{"title":"RUNcensored","slug":"runcensored-7134586","podcast_index_feed_id":7134586,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/runcensored","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/1734972234722-caa7f094-e31f-4de4-9763-37e1033c2ef0.jpeg","author":"RUNcensored","episode_count":78,"summary":"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. What to expect: • 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…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T14:20:34.359668+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586"},"episode":{"title":"EP64 - The Man Behind Dot Watching | OpenTracking, The Spine Race & Trail Safety","slug":"ep64-the-man-behind-dot-watching-opentracking-the-spine-race-trail-safety","published_at":"2026-03-17T05:51:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep64-the-man-behind-dot-watching-opentracking-the-spine-race-trail-safety","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586","url":"https://shows.acast.com/runcensored/episodes/ep64-the-man-behind-dot-watching-opentracking-the-spine-race","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/e/69b721054266c9b1c74149ef/media.mp3","summary":"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: gary@houserunningclub.com Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"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 Th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5813,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/runcensored-7134586/episodes/ep64-the-man-behind-dot-watching-opentracking-the-spine-race-trail-safety/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep64-the-man-behind-dot-watching-opentracking-the-spine-race-trail-safety.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}