Getting Sponsored While Pregnant: What’s Changing in Pro Running with Grayson Murphy

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/ Wild Strides Paper Co. training logs and coaching: https://wildstridespaper.com This episode is supported by: Precision - Dial your fueling in this year. Use code “LONGRUN26” for 15% off your first order at www.precisionhydration.com. Mount to Coast - Built for runners who go long. From Badwater to Boston, Mount to Coast is designing footwear for the demands of real endurance. Learn more at mounttocoast.com. Tifosi Optics - If you've been curious, now's a great time to try them. Head to tifosioptics.com and use 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. Good Ranchers - Better training starts with better inputs. Good Ranchers delivers high-quality, American-sourced meat and seafood so you can stay consistent with your protein and iron. Visit goodranchers.com and use code IRON for $25 off plus a free protein each month.