{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/6a42d93d5a160c9d6464e2db?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP77 - He Quit London Finance to Build the UK's Most Innovative Ultra Races","description":"<p>This week Gary and Ben welcome Charlie Mackenzie, co-founder of Mackyard Events, to the RUNcensored podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Charlie talks about discovering trail running after moving back to Kendal during Covid, taking on the Bob Graham Round, falling in love with the Lakeland fells and why the friendships and experiences matter far more than finishing with a fast time.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores the growth of ultra running and backyard ultras, before Charlie explains why he's paused a successful career in London finance to launch Mackyard Events alongside his brother Robin. Their aim? To create disruptive, experience-first events that offer something genuinely different for runners.</p><p><br></p><p>It's an open, honest and entertaining chat covering trail running, adventure, community, entrepreneurship and the future of UK ultra running - with plenty of laughs from Gary and Ben along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen now and let us know what you'd want from the perfect ultra running event.</p><p><br></p><p>#RUNcensored #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #BobGrahamRound #BackyardUltra #MackyardUltra #RunningPodcast #UKRunning #LakelandFells #TrailCommunity</p>","author_name":"Gary House and Ben Mounsey"}