{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/67b9bc78b628e470d3725ee8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP11 - The KING of Yorkshire Fell Running, Ted Mason","description":"<p>🏔️&nbsp;<strong>What does it take to be the KING of Yorkshire Fell Running?</strong>&nbsp;This week on&nbsp;<strong>RUNcensored</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Gary House</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Ben Mounsey</strong>are joined by&nbsp;<strong>Ted Mason</strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>fell running legend, elite descender, farmer, cyclist, and race organiser</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Ted shares his&nbsp;<strong>unfiltered insights into the world of fell running</strong>, from&nbsp;<strong>technical descents and crazy race-day moments</strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>recovering from a broken neck</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>organising one of the biggest races in the fell running calendar</strong>. If you love&nbsp;<strong>fast descents, mountain racing, and untamed competition</strong>, this episode is packed with&nbsp;<strong>stories, training insights, and plenty of laughs!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧&nbsp;What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>How to master downhill running</strong>&nbsp;– Ted’s expert advice for fearless descending</p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Farming &amp; Fell Running</strong>&nbsp;– How rural life shapes the sport</p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Cycling to running</strong>&nbsp;– Ted’s transition from two wheels to two feet</p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Surviving &amp; recovering from a broken neck</strong>&nbsp;– The mental and physical comeback</p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Race organising at the highest level</strong>&nbsp;– Behind-the-scenes of fell running’s biggest event</p><p>✅&nbsp;<strong>Funny race stories &amp; legendary rivalries</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚&nbsp;Chapters:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>0:00 - Introduction &amp; Meet Ted Mason</strong></p><p>Ted shares his&nbsp;<strong>background in fell running, cycling, and farming</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>3:30 - The Art of Downhill Running</strong></p><p>How to&nbsp;<strong>master technical descents</strong>&nbsp;and build confidence at high speed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>9:45 - Life as a Farmer &amp; Fell Runner</strong></p><p>Ted discusses the&nbsp;<strong>balance between farm work and elite running</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>14:20 - From Cycling to Fell Running</strong></p><p>How cycling&nbsp;<strong>shaped his endurance and racing strategy</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>18:50 - “I Broke My Neck!” – Ted’s Injury Story</strong></p><p>A&nbsp;<strong>shocking injury, recovery, and return to the top of fell running</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>26:10 - Organising the Biggest Fell Race in the Calendar</strong></p><p>The&nbsp;<strong>challenges of planning and executing a major race</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>35:30 - Wildest Fell Running Moments</strong></p><p>Ted’s&nbsp;<strong>most memorable races, unexpected turns, and funny stories</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>42:00 - Final Thoughts &amp; Advice for Runners</strong></p><p>Ted’s&nbsp;<strong>top tips for fell running, training, and racing</strong>.</p><p><strong>Why You Should Listen:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you love&nbsp;<strong>technical descents, endurance racing, or a good laugh about the realities of mountain running</strong>, this episode is a must-listen. Ted’s&nbsp;<strong>knowledge, experience, and storytelling make for an episode packed with insights and entertainment</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>👉&nbsp;<strong>Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>#FellRunning #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #DownhillRunning #YorkshireRunning #CyclingToRunning #FarmLife #MarathonTraining #RUNcensored #GaryHouse #BenMounsey #TedMason</strong></p>","author_name":"Gary House and Ben Mounsey"}