Courtney Olsen
QT: 2:36:21
Residence: Bellingham, WA
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
College: Western Washington University
Age on Race Day: 32
Affiliation: Tracksmith Hare AC; Bellingham Distance Project
Qualifying Race: California International Marathon 2018
Marathon Best: 2:36:21
Social handles: Instagram - @courtneymarieolsen Twitter - @DistanceProject
Favorite inspirational quote: "You can be shaped, or you can be broken. There is not much in between. Try to learn. Be coachable. Try to learn from everybody, especially those who fail."
Favorite song: Truth Hurts by Lizzo
Favorite post-race indulgence: Margaritas and tacos with queso
Of Note:
- Film librarian at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
- Fifth and first American at the 2019 50K Road World Championships in Romania
- Helped create and is now president of the Bellingham Distance Project, a post-collegiate competitive running team
- Her mother, Julie (Quanz) Corris, set a high school record in the mile but at 16 was hit from behind by a drunk driver; the accident caused irreparable back damage and she was never able to run again
