Clayton is a steeplechaser, 5k, and 10k track and cross country runner originally from Washington, Missouri. He is a recent addition to Minnesota’s elite running team, MDE. Clayton is a 4-time all-state athlete and set high school records in the 1600, 3200, and 2000m steeplechase. After high school Clayton attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO before moving up to division 1 at Wichita State University in KS. Clayton earned all-conference honors 4x as an athlete for Wichita State, twice in cross country and twice in the 300m steeplechase. He was conference champion in the steeplechase 1x, runner up once, and placed an amazing 4th in the indoor 5000m. He finished college with personal bets of 8:45 in the 3000m steeple, 8:09 in the 3000m, 14:08 in the 5000m, 23:34 in 8k cross country, and 29:58 in the 10k cross country.

On this episode we learn about the guy behind the speedy credentials. We talk training, life as a post collegiate elite athlete, and how Clayton balances the demands of life, work and training at such a high level. We also talk about the upcoming track and field olympic trials and his goals for the season.