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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