EP21 - The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Fellsman & More

Ep21: The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Three Peaks, Fellsman & MoreOne weekend. Every race. All the drama.Gary and Ben break down a stacked weekend in UK and international running, covering everything from world records in London to a historic win at the Fellsman — plus spicy takes on DNFs, influencer pressure, gear trends, and even robot marathons.London Marathon 202558,000 runners and unseasonably hot conditionsPeres Jepchirchir sets the women-only world record (2:16:16)Mohamed Mohamed finishes as top British manAlex Yee runs 2:09 on debut while still training for triathlonEilish McColgan sets a new Scottish record as first British womanDNF rants, pacing mistakes, Instagram tears, and the rise of the “oxygen mask selfie”Manchester MarathonStrong runs from Duncan, Mitch, and moreThoughts on race execution, disappointment, and recovery when things go wrongFellsman UltraAnna Llwellyn becomes the first female overall winner in the race’s 61-year historyWhat it means for women’s trail running and why these events need support to surviveCommentary on the Fellsman’s history and futureYorkshire Three Peaks Fell RaceAlistair Brownlee toes the line, but it’s Ben Rothery who takes the winNicola Jackson and Sharon Taylor dominate the women’s raceReflections on course changes, tactical racing, and fell legends like Karl Gray, Ricky Lightfoot, and Rob JebbIs the Three Peaks still one of the UK’s great races?Other UK RacesBurnsall and Wharfedale trail eventsDales Trails and grassroots fell supportMadeira Island Ultra Trail (MIUT)Katie Schide takes on her partner Germain Grangier and nearly beats the menCould she challenge Courtney Dauwalter at UTMB this year?Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji (UTMF)How live coverage and race prestige are shifting global trail running focusWishlist races and dream destinationsOther Talking PointsBranded campaigns and athlete pressure (including Sportsshoes stories)£900 Nike x Hyperice recovery bootsRobot marathoners in China (yes, really)Everyone’s racing in hydration vests now — even at 5KsAnd of course: Gary and Ben’s usual chaos, coaching insight, and unfiltered takesChapters💬 Enjoying the episode? Leave a comment on YouTube or DM us on Instagram — we’ll read out some of your replies next week. And if you’re loving the pod, don’t forget to follow, rate and review. It helps more than you know!#RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #LondonMarathon #ManchesterMarathon #Fellsman #ThreePeaks #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #AlexYee #EilishMcColgan #KatieSchide #BethanLlewelyn #AlistairBrownlee #CourtneyDauwalter #MIUT #UTMFRUNcensored 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: [email protected] by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.