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EP20 - The TRUTH about Spencer Matthews and other RUNfluencers | ChatGBT

Season 2025, Ep. 20
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Episode 20: Running Myths, Dirty Kit Confessions & Strength Training Truths | ChatGBT


How many sweaty runs can you get out of your kit before you really need to wash it? 🫣


And is social media changing running culture for better—or worse?


This week on RUNcensored, Gary and Ben are back with another ChatGBT episode, answering your questions with their usual mix of brutal honesty, funny stories, and real-world running advice.


The episode covers a wide range of running-related topics, including:


  • The influence of social media on running – and why many influencers might be doing it for the wrong reasons.
  • Preparation for ultras – how a lot of first-time ultrarunners are underprepared (and why that’s normal and survivable!).
  • How often should you replace your running shoes? – including hilarious commentary on the evolution of race shoes, carbon plates, and shoe durability.
  • How many runs you can get out of your running kit before washing it – with a brutally honest (and funny) conversation about smell tests, gooch checks, and sweaty kit habits.
  • Essential kit for running ultras – practical tips on gear, lube, nutrition, hygiene, and even toothbrushes for long races.
  • The importance of strength training for runners – why most runners know they should strength train, but few actually do, and how to make it realistic and sustainable.
  • Gary’s behind-the-scenes insight into working at big trail events – including frustrations with media expectations and why knowing your worth matters.
  • Funny stories about embarrassing running habits, stand-up comedy ambitions, and how growing up in the UK shaped their humour.


At its core, the episode blends practical running advice, mindset coaching, and plenty of banter—perfect for trail runners, ultra runners, and anyone who loves the real, messy side of the sport.


Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: ChatGBT Chaos Begins

04:20 – Social Media and Running: Good or Bad?

09:30 – Undertrained for Your First Ultra?

16:10 – Shoe Life: When to Replace Running Shoes

21:45 – Sweaty Kit Confessions & Gooch Checks

29:20 – Ultra Running Kit Essentials

35:00 – Strength Training for Real Runners

41:00 – Behind the Scenes at Big Trail Events

49:10 – British Humour, Comedy, and Bad Habits

56:00 – Final Thoughts: Keeping Running Honest



Why You Should Listen:

If you love trail running, ultras, and laughing at the ridiculous side of the sport, this one’s for you. It’s real advice, real stories, and a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect—you just have to keep moving forward.



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