The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Grayson Murphy | Two-Time World Champion
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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