Grayson Murphy is a pro runner for Saucony, living in Utah. She is a two-time trail running world champion in 2019 and 2023. In addition to being among the best short course athletes for several years, Grayson was one of the first to be a true crossover runner, racing on the road, track, and trail. She's also an entrepreneur, building a stationery business as she pursues running at the highest level. No matter what she does, Grayson brings a sense of professionalism and intention, contributing to her amazing success. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

What makes Grayson unique
Her collegiate Coach Kyle Kepler at the University of Utah
Her late start to running and fast development
Her relationship with her twin sister
Her engineering degree
Struggles when she went pro for NAZ Elite
Leaving the program and finding her calling on the trails
Her 2019 World Championship
Her entrepreneurial journey
Her mixed feelings on social media
Moving back to UT and the significance of her home state
Her GTWS debut
Her upcoming wedding and her fiance's retirement from pro skiing
Her expected 2024 racing schedule
A lot more!

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Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Grayson Murphy | Two-Time World Champion