534. Courtney Wayment Smith, Professional Runner for On

534. Courtney Wayment Smith, Professional Runner for On

"I'm excited to just put myself in it and be a part of it and give myself a chance. I think incredible things happen when you believe in yourself and stay in the here and now and give yourself the chance."

On June 11, 2022, Brigham Young University graduate Courtney Wayment Smith made NCAA history. Competing at NCAA Championships, she ran the 3000m steeplechase in 9:16 — not only taking a commanding win, but breaking the collegiate national record (previously held by now-Olympian Courtney Frerichs) in the process. That time also put her at #5 on the all-time U.S. women's steeplechase list, behind Frerichs, Emma Coburn, Colleen Quigley, and Jenny Simpson.

To celebrate, Courtney signed with an agent (Ray Flynn) and signed her first professional contract with On! The icing on the cake: Courtney competed at USATF Outdoor Championships this past weekend, where she finished second in the 3000m steeplechase, earning her a spot on Team USA heading into next month's World Athletics Championships. Needless to say, it's been an exciting summer for Courtney, who lives in Provo, UT, and will continue training with her BYU coach Diljeet Taylor.

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What you'll get on this episode:

  • On getting used to saying "I'm a professional runner" (3:10)
  • How the pandemic impacted Courtney's college experience and her budding professional career (7:00)
  • Why Courtney loves the steeplechase (9:00)
  • On graduating from college, and celebrating accordingly (13:00)
  • Recapping NCAAs, USAs, and the celebrations in between (14:20)
  • What it felt like lining up at USATF Outdoor Championships, and all about the process of going pro (18:55)
  • All about the 3000m steeplechase final at USAs (27:25)
  • On navigating post-race interviews, mixed zones, media, and more (32:25)
  • Courtney's special bond with Coach Diljeet Taylor (41:00)
  • All about Courtney's signature hairstyle and those extra-long lashes (44:35)
  • Where Courtney's at mentally as she prepares for World Athletics Championships (46:50)

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01. Ultramarathoner Emily Halnon

01. Ultramarathoner Emily Halnon

Emily Halnon is an ultramarathoner who lives in Eugene, OR. After completing an Ironman and running a 3:08 marathon several years ago, Emily decided to make the shift from road races to trail running and ultras. She has since run a handful of 50-mile races and three 100-milers. Emily and I met in 2011 after following each other on Twitter and reading each other's blogs for a while. (Internet friends are the best friends!) She was living in D.C. at the time and paced me to my own marathon PR in 2012 before moving cross-country to set up shop in Eugene. Emily and I talked about everything from first marathons and ultramarathon aid stations (and all the yummy snacks you can enjoy mid-race) to writing, blogging, and our favorite Celine Dion songs. Follow Emily: Twitter: emilysweats Instagram: emilysweats Blog: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com 3:00: National Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/03/27/national-half-marathon-recap/ 5:00: Manchester City Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2012/11/06/from-413-to-351-my-manchester-city-marathon-recap/ 6:30: Alison's First 20-Mile Run: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/08/14/ali-emily-sweat-all-over-the-nations-capital/ 10:00: Follow Emily's mom on Instagram! @andyjha 14:00: Emily's Ironman Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2011/07/ironman-lake-placid-race-report.html 20:00: Emily's Eugene Marathon PR Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2012/04/eugene-marathon-race-report.html 24:00: Javelina Jundred: http://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ 27:40: Pine to Palm Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2014/09/pine-to-palm-100.html 41:00: Wilder Running & Writing Retreat: http://www.wilderrunning.com/ 46:30: Blue Apron Review: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/08/26/i-finally-tried-blue-apron/ 56:00: Cascade Crest 100: http://www.cascadecrest100.com/ 58:40: Meghan Arbogast: https://runningmegleg.com/ Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

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00. Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show

00. Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show

Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show — your best running buddy! This is a podcast where we talk about working hard, running hard, and doing whatever it takes to break a physical and mental sweat. I'm your host, Ali Feller, and I'm a writer and editor in New York City. I write about health and fitness for Women's Health, Self, Shape, Allure, Fitness, and more, and am the former editor in chief of Dance Spirit magazine. I also blog at Ali on the Run, which is what inspired this podcast. Every week on this show, we'll cover everything from marathon training and yoga to mental health and wellness. Bring us along on your next run — I'll do my best to leave you feeling excited, inspired, and ready to pick up the pace along the way. Show Notes: Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: Ali on the Run (aliontherunblog.com) Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

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