logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
52m 31s

134: World Champion Grayson Murphy’s Jou...

Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, The Radcast Network
About this episode

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I talk with 2x World Mountain Running Champion and multifaceted professional athlete Grayson Murphy. Grayson’s journey with athletics has been full of ups and downs, as she’s made multiple transitions across sports and within running. From collegiate soccer to professional trail running to competing in the US Olympic Team Track and Field Trials, we hear how Grayson refuses to be defined by any one label and embraces her diverse athletic interests. Along the way, Grayson has been tested and she talks about her struggles with an eating disorder and mental health, the influence of different sporting body ideals and the pressure she felt to change her body size. She opens up about the different treatments and therapies that have helped her along the way, including medication and meditation.

Grayson and I discuss strategies for fueling around workouts and races for performance and recovery, as well as some of the lessons she’s learned from her own nutrition struggles. Grayson shares how her passion for journaling and destigmatizing mental health turned into a business, and I encourage you to check it out here https://www.racin-grayson.com/pages/2023-training-log-planner. We finish off with our usual end of the podcast questions and compare wavy lay’s with ruffles chips!

For more on Grayson, check out her website https://www.racin-grayson.com/ 

Follow Grayson on Instagram @racin_grayson and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition 

We have a huge announcement! We are launching patreon! Female Athlete Nutrition podcast patreon is now LIVE and we are excited to offer our community unique perks. Join today and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition 

Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation? 

Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout

InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only!

THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY:

Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders.

Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp 

Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

In this episode we talk about:

3:45 Grayson’s diverse athletic interests and active upbringing 

7:10 Challenges as a collegiate athlete, transferring schools and sports from soccer to running

13:20 Running all different distances and terrains: track, road, and trails

18:00 Raising the profile and popularity of trail and ultra running

23:00 Grayson’s nutrition journey beginning with an eating disorder in high school

25:30 Different body ideals and pressures in different sports

33:55 Tips from an elite runner on fueling training and racing 

38:00 Lessons learned from nutrition struggles

41:30 Mental health treatments and therapies: medication, meditation, journaling

45:00 Racin’ Grayson Training Logs

47:40 End of the podcast questions

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next
Jul 3
231: Perfectionism & Addiction: Dr. Samantha Harte's Approach to Holistic Healing
In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Dr. Samantha Harte, a distinguished physical therapist, author, and advocate for holistic wellness. Dr. Harte shares her journey through addiction, perfectionism, and trauma, highli ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 26
230: Travel Nutrition: Eating On-the-Go with Sports RD Claire Shorenstein
Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, host of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, interviews fellow sports dietician Claire Shorenstein about navigating nutrition challenges for female athletes, particularly in the context of travel. Claire shares her personal journey of becoming a board-c ... Show More
56m 4s
Jun 19
229: WaveBye to Period Pain: Nutrition and Supplements for Menstrual Cycle Health with Margo Harrison MD
In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, sports dietician and athlete, discusses menstrual health with guest Margo Harrison, a board-certified OB-GYN and founder of WaveBye Inc. They delve into the high expectations on women's bodies ... Show More
56m 19s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
286. Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman on What Makes Trail Running Special (and its future)
This week’s guest has played a pivotal role in the trail running community. Dylan Bowman is an elite ultrarunner, podcast host, and leader and cofounder of Freetrail. He began his athletic career as a competitive lacrosse player, but after college discovered his love for the beau ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2022
How RP Nailed Down The Formula For Diet Coaching With Nick Shaw - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #254
This week on the podcast we spoke to Nick Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. Nick is a former competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter with 10+ years of online coaching experience. He has coached world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, interna ... Show More
48m 21s
Jun 2023
2176: Signs Your Pre-Match Nutrition Needs Some Work by Jessica Spendlove on Fueling For Athletes
Jessica Spendlove shares signs that your pre-match nutrition needs some workEpisode 2176: Signs Your Pre-Match Nutrition Needs Some Work by Jessica Spendlove on Fueling For AthletesJess Spendlove is one of Australia's most respected and experienced Sports Dietitians. Over the las ... Show More
9m 40s
Feb 2024
Nutrition & Training for Endurance Athletes with Will Frantz
In this episode, Mike is joined by Will Frantz to discuss nutrition, training, and recovery for endurance athletes. Whether you are someone who wants to run your first marathon or compete at a high level or just casually want to improve your endurance, this episode is packed full ... Show More
57m 17s
Feb 2023
Weightlifting Q&A with Coach Matt Chittim (Imposter Syndrome, Lifting Heavy, and More)
Strength training is an essential component of becoming a better athlete. If you’re a runner who’s a newbie in the gym or an experienced weightlifter looking to run more regularly, you can balance your training to make it beneficial, fun and sustainable! This week’s podcast is fr ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2023
2057: Personalized Sports Nutrition: Eating By Your Genes by Nancy Clark
Nancy Clark talks about eating based on your genesEpisode 2057: Personalized Sports Nutrition: Eating By Your Genes by Nancy ClarkTechnically speaking, Nancy is a registered dietitian (RD) and board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). Practically speaking, she is a f ... Show More
12m 16s
Jan 2020
Lauren Fleshman Is Empowering Women Athletes
“I changed my body for sport. No girl should."Lauren FleshmanWhat is the current state of gender parity in sport? Ask today's guest and she'll tell you that women and girls are no longer content just to have a chance to play; they are demanding that sports be rebuilt altogether.M ... Show More
2h 12m
Mar 2023
2026: How to Work Out With an Erratic Work Schedule, Tips for Pursuing Athletics & Bodybuilding at the Same Time, Ways to Address Food Relationship Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts ALWAYS before isolation lifts, except when it’s hard for you to connect to a certain muscle. (2:21) The strength training trend is going mainstream. (8:16) Stayin ... Show More
1h 33m
Jan 2023
281. Fasting, Blood Sugar, and Diabetes with Sports Dietitian Meghann Featherstun
Meet Meghann Featherstun - a Registered Dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics. Meghann is also a talented runner, having broken 3 hours in the marathon after starting to run as an adult in 2009. Throughout our discussion Meghann answers questions from liste ... Show More
51m 24s
Dec 2022
E169 - Mat Fraser, CrossFit legend: Being disciplined when no one is watching
Mat Fraser is a retired CrossFit athlete and legend of the sport. He is the first athlete to have won five CrossFit Games titles consecutively from 2016 - 2020. After breaking his back in two places as an Olympic hopeful weightlifter, Mat was told he'd never be able to lift again ... Show More
1h 3m