{"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":"EP70 - Are £40 Lidl carbon running shoes any good?","slug":"ep70-are-40-lidl-carbon-running-shoes-any-good","published_at":"2026-05-05T04:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep70-are-40-lidl-carbon-running-shoes-any-good","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586","url":"https://shows.acast.com/runcensored/episodes/ep70-of-the-runcensored-trail-running-podcast","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/e/69f83e618466468ab00a5cda/media.mp3","summary":"Cheap carbon shoes, influencer trends, and some properly unfiltered running opinions. Gary and Ben are back with another mixed bag episode covering everything from Ben’s public apology over a missed yellow sticker bargain to the rise of budget carbon-plated running shoes and whether they’re actually worth it. They chat about Jimmy Gressier’s latest European 5K record, the growing competition in the super shoe market, and why they’re still sceptical about £40 “performance” options from Lidl. There’s also discussion around influencer culture in running, smart (and not so smart) race hacks, and the balance between cost and quality when it comes to kit. The ChatGBT segment dives into the BPN Backyard Ultra, the debate around women in ultra running, plus listener questions on training, plyometrics, and the maddest kit they’ve seen out on the trails. The episode finishes with Gary and Ben picking their top 5 RUNcensored episodes so far, featuring some standout guests from the podcast’s history. Raw, honest, and very much off-script. #RUNcensored #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #RunningPodcast #CarbonPlates #RunningShoes #Lidl #BackyardUltra #UKRunning #JimmyGressier 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":"Cheap carbon shoes, influencer trends, and some properly unfiltered running opinions. Gary and Ben are back with another mixed bag episode covering everyt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5014,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/runcensored-7134586/episodes/ep70-are-40-lidl-carbon-running-shoes-any-good/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep70-are-40-lidl-carbon-running-shoes-any-good.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}