What Pro runners have not had their contracts renewed?

Grayson Murphy going to PUMA with Molly Seidel.

A year ago she posted about a long term contract with Saucony. Did they void her contract or was she bought out of it?

I'd guess she was bought out. Saucony is a mess at the corporate level right now, despite the success of their endorphin line. I'm sure PUMA is interested in her IG following as she's not had a meaningful race result in forever.

But Murphy runs mostly trails...never heard of a Puma trail shoe...

basal ganglion wrote:

...she's not had a meaningful race result in forever.

Huh?

Pro marathoners typically race a couple of marathons a year. She took 2nd place at the OlyTrials in one of the two marathons she ran in 2020.

What's Seidel claim to fame and why would any company want to give her any money?

hull n oats wrote:

So what shoes is Seidel gonna wear for marathoning

She managed to win three NCAA titles while being sponsored by UA. Puma can't be that bad in comparison.

Gillgan wrote:

What's Seidel claim to fame and why would any company want to give her any money?

FL champ, 4 x NCAA champ, and 2nd at Olympic trials at age 25. Compelling personal story, smart, and an engaging personality.

Murphy has not had a meaningful result in forever. Seidel is for real.

Amy Craig most definitely looks pregnant.... anyone know when she is due?

I meant Amy Cragg my bad, also just got confirmation that she is pregnant

Haven’t seen anything social media wise to think that Grayson is leaving saucony.

salvatore stich itoldyaso wrote:

Word is Seidel turned down a 4yr 200k+ offer

What does 4 yr 200k+ mean? Is that $50k per year (200k total) or is that 200k per year (800k over 4)?

basal ganglion wrote:

Murphy has not had a meaningful result in forever. Seidel is for real.

That's World Mountain Running Champion, Grayson Murphy, to you.

rojo wrote:

salvatore stich itoldyaso wrote:

Word is Seidel turned down a 4yr 200k+ offer

What does 4 yr 200k+ mean? Is that $50k per year (200k total) or is that 200k per year (800k over 4)?

She is not worth $200k per year. Stated as is it means $50k per year. Remember, it's Saucony. You don't see Molly Huddle driving a Mercedes, do you?

Anyone know Hannah Cunliffe's status? Looks like she deleted her Instagram. Is she still with adidas? How about Laura Roesler? Aside from her recent post about having a new beau, I haven't heard whether she's still with Nike.

"World Mountain Running Champion". She beat a 17yr old from GB by 7 seconds at an obscure event in Argentina. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. That title is meaningless beyond an IG tagline. Similar to Josh Cox breaking the never contested 50k world record. She got smoked at a domestic race in Montana by a nobody the same year she was declared champion of the world of mountains.

basal ganglion wrote:

"World Mountain Running Champion". She beat a 17yr old from GB by 7 seconds at an obscure event in Argentina. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. That title is meaningless beyond an IG tagline. Similar to Josh Cox breaking the never contested 50k world record. She got smoked at a domestic race in Montana by a nobody the same year she was declared champion of the world of mountains.

But Ms. Grayson is a professional runner and a World Champion. History will record her as such. Will time remember you and your athletic achievements?

Banned in 60 Seconds wrote:

basal ganglion wrote:

"World Mountain Running Champion". She beat a 17yr old from GB by 7 seconds at an obscure event in Argentina. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. That title is meaningless beyond an IG tagline. Similar to Josh Cox breaking the never contested 50k world record. She got smoked at a domestic race in Montana by a nobody the same year she was declared champion of the world of mountains.

But Ms. Grayson is a professional runner and a World Champion. History will record her as such. Will time remember you and your athletic achievements?

Point is: it's not much to go on for marketability. Her IG following is the main draw by far.