The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Grayson Murphy | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
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Sep 24, 2025 Grayson Murphy, a two-time world champion trail and mountain runner representing Team USA, shares her journey as she prepares for the 2025 World Championships. She discusses her excitement and nerves about the short trail event and reflects on missing out on previous races due to injury. Grayson explores her transition to longer distances, emphasizing the new challenges in nutrition and training. She also highlights the importance of team dynamics and her mental strategies for managing pressure as she races against new competitors.
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Breakthrough World Championship Moment
- Grayson Murphy described her 2019 Worlds as unexpected and a turning point after only a few trail races.
- She said the result launched her into focused mountain and trail running for the next six years.
Redemption In Austria
- Murphy called Austria a redemption after missing Thailand due to injury and validated her classic mountain running ability.
- Winning in Austria reassured her that 2019 wasn't beginner's luck.
Adjust Electrolytes To Prevent GI Issues
- Murphy changed her salt strategy after vomiting at Broken Arrow and avoided repeat gastrointestinal issues at Speedgoat.
- She recommends adjusting electrolyte intake to prevent throwing up during long races.