The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro
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Jan 14, 2026 Will Murray, a professional trail and ultrarunner from Bellingham, WA, reflects on his triumphant 2025 season, including winning the Javelina Jundred. He discusses the importance of a mathematical mindset in simplifying racing strategies and enhancing mental clarity during high-pressure situations. Will shares insights on deliberate self-talk practices that boost performance and his approach to injury recovery. With upcoming goals and a new partnership with Brooks, he also emphasizes the value of teamwork and visualizing success for future races.
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Steadiness And Lifelong Learning
- Will Murray uses steadiness and curiosity as core strengths that shape his life and running approach.
- He values variety and continuous learning, which guided his move into teaching and endurance sports.
Math-Informed Simplicity
- Will translates math training into simplifying complex problems into core rules for action.
- He applies that clarity to training and racing to remove distractions and focus on what matters.
Fall That Created Focus
- At Black Canyon Murray fell before Deep Canyon Ranch, which separated him from leaders and left him running alone.
- That solitude simplified his goals and helped him focus on his own effort for a strong second 50K.
