From questioning what’s considered “normal” in professional sport to speaking up about what actually needs to change: Meet Grayson Murphy, a professional runner bringing clarity to conversations around pregnancy, contracts, and what real support for athletes should look like.

Grayson is a world champion trail runner and professional athlete who has built her career at the highest level of the sport. But beyond performance, she’s using her voice to challenge long-standing norms around how female athletes are treated, especially when it comes to starting a family. Her perspective is grounded, honest, and rooted in lived experience.

Jon chats with Grayson about:
• her identity as an athlete and how that’s shifting with pregnancy
• why she’s never felt the need to choose just one lane in running
• what it’s actually been like to slow down during pregnancy
• comparison, expectations, and stepping away from social media
• signing a pro contract while pregnant and what that represents
• why being supported shouldn’t be seen as “lucky”
• how expectations for women in sport are starting to change
• sharing the non-perfect version of her life and why that matters
• the role of community and other athlete moms
• what’s next, including a potential marathon debut
• building a business alongside her running career
• why storytelling and non-endemic sponsors are shaping the future of the sport

Stay connected:
Follow Grayson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racin__grayson/

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From a finance pro who decided to chase what scared him, to a trail runner who's pushed the boundaries to 200 miles: Meet Dom Bubri, who discovered that the most extraordinary transformations happen when you stop thinking and just start running.

Dom is a trail and ultra runner who loves the grind of long miles and the clarity that comes from spending time outside. By day, he leads finance teams, but his favorite lessons come from the trail - showing up consistently, embracing discomfort, and playing the long game. Running has shaped how he thinks about work, leadership, and life beyond the finish line.

Jon chats with Dom about:

• his introduction to running

• the transition from road to trail running

• going from 50K to 100 miles

• his winning mental approach

• getting to the 200 mile race distance

Stay connected:

Follow Dom:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbubri/

LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/dbubri

This episode is supported by:

AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at https://us.amazfit.com/discount/FTLR2026 and use code “FTLR2026” for 10% off.

Vacation Races Run where you play and chase the extraordinary. Use code “FTLR” for 15% off their half marathons, ultras, and trail fests at vacationraces.com through the end of 2026.

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Mount to Coast Mount to Coast is partnering with For The Long Run because they want to tell the stories behind the runners. The why. There's something specific coming around the Boston Marathon that I can't fully get into yet. But stay tuned. It's worth it. For The Long Run it will be indeed.

Nutrition expert Alex Larson reveals how one simple timing shift in daily eating can dramatically transform sleep quality, recovery, and performance for endurance athletes — but most runners are doing the exact opposite of what actually works.

Alex Larson is a Minnesota-based registered dietitian who felt her calling the moment she crossed the finish line of Ironman Wisconsin and has leaned into this mission of serving endurance based athletes. She works with endurance athletes on fueling for improved performance and body composition through a flexible eating style. She’s worked with athletes from all over the U.S. and in over 15 different countries and she herself has completed 20+ triathlons including Ironmans and multiple 10K and half marathons. Her clients fall back in love with their sport and life again.

Jon chats with Alex about:

• daily fueling strategies and meal timing

• pre-run nutrition and carbohydrate intake guidelines

• recovery nutrition and post-workout fueling protocols

• supplement evaluation: creatine, protein powders, ketones

• sleep quality optimization through proper nutrition timing

Stay connected:

You can find Alex on Instagram here:

http://instagram.com/alexlarsonnutrition

and her website here:

https://alexlarsonnutrition.com

TikTok: @alexlarsonnutrition

Podcast: Endurance Eats

This episode is supported by:

Vacation Races Run where you play and chase the extraordinary. Use code “FTLR” for 15% off their half marathons, ultras, and trail fests at vacationraces.com through the end of 2026.

Precision Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at www.precisionhydration.com.

Tifosi Optics If you've been curious, now's a great time to try them. Head to tifosioptics.com and use code [FTLR2026] for [20% off]. That's tifosioptics.com with code FTLR2026 to tell ‘em I sent you!

Boulderthon - Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR2026 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.

AmazFit Check out the T-Rex 3 and a selection of GPS watches at https://us.amazfit.com/discount/FTLR2026 and use code “FTLR2026” for 10% off.