Anthony is currently somewhere in Europe pretending he’s on a “business trip” (we all know it’s mostly espresso and views), so Zach is holding down the fort and keeping Endurance State of Mind rolling.

In this episode, Zach sits down with Grayson Taylor to talk about what it looks like to trust your instincts and bet on yourself. After building an impressive high school running career at Oak Grove and setting school records in the two mile and 5K, Grayson seemed to have a clear path in front of him. Instead, he made the bold decision to step away from running and fully commit to cycling.

Grayson opens up about burnout, outside criticism, and the pressure that comes with walking away from something you are known for. He shares how that transition happened, what gave him confidence in the decision, and how quickly things began to click once he got on the bike.

The conversation also dives into his rapid early success in cycling, what he is learning about the sport, and why trusting the pivot has already started to pay off. This episode is about more than running and cycling. It is about having the courage to choose your own path even when other people don’t understand it.

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