Courtney Dauwalter, 2021 UTMB Champion, Interview

An interview with Courtney Dauwalter after her win at the 2021 UTMB, her second-straight win at the event and the fastest time ever run in a UTMB when the full 100-mile event has been run.

[@p2dar2daag90]

She’s so ridiculously humble. It’s crazy, if you met her randomly on the street, you would never guess that she’s one of the greatest athletes in the world

[@MrBrownie77]

Is it ok to have a sporting hero at 43? Courtney is such an inspiration. So genuine, down to earth and an absolute monster runner.

[@davidrowe9402]

Yes, ✌️. And for me at 59.

[@markthomasson5077]

65!

[@franzellecarmon3550]

Congratulations to my mentor. When I go for a run..in my head , I remind myself to play the "CD".....Courtney Dauwalter! Going for 70 miles a week in Nov. when I turn 70.

[@suetaylor5758]

Impressive

[@paddywiggle]

Wow!

[@solojo928]

Amazing, good for you! How did it go?

[@jro558]

Just love Courtney...watch interviews over the last few years - and she is still humble, honest, and hilarious! Can't wait to see what she does next:) TY for all the amazing UTMB coverage!

[@DoItNutrition]

She’s that way in person too. The best!

[@Kelly_Ben]

A tie dyed jelly bean factory! 😆 This woman is incredible. I had more fun and excitement following her, Mimmi, and Francois in UTMB than I have in the sports in any Olympics! Thank you for being such an incredible representative for America!

[@iRunFarMedia]

Drat! I meant to crop the video... but here it is! I hope you'll take it as it is. ;-) - Bryon

[@midgicegg874]

Crop what? It's totally fine just the way it is. Thanks so much for all the great coverage this week.

[@mauricebendrix]

The interview is perfect. The sport wouldn't be the same without you and Meghan. Thank you so much for your hard work.

[@collinmorris]

Didn’t notice it at first! No worries. Thankful to have the coverage!!!

[@clarkfox6975]

I'll take jelly beans and tie-dye talk any day of the week 😅

[@gypsyhikermonica227]

Love it the way it is!

[@valerieferrario44]

Courtney is the only person that can make throwing up sound ok!

[@tracymartingodinou2453]

Just love her! She just seems so genuine and to really love this sport. A true source of inspiration!

[@soledadcruz6478]

this conversation just brightened my day! Thx Bryon, and Courtney is such a bright spirit, a role model and inspiration! 😍

[@MaryM554]

I absolutely LOVE her!! So humble and down to earth, friendly but man she kicks ass!!! She is just incredible and so focussed and a pleasure to follow her through the race.

[@call_me_cooper]

Courtney is hands down my absolute favorite athlete. Such a genuine, humble, incredible inspiration. Just finished my second marathon. Improved from my last one. Have another one coming up in 2 months. And… a friend and I are spending the next training for a 100 miler. It’s the craziness thing I’ve ever done but in so many ways, running has saved my life.

[@msmary126]

Courtney has totally won my heart as most favorite runner of all time.

[@ghostpos]

She's the best.

[@gregprevite8548]

Courtney is such a beam of light. Just a great human. So humble and silly despite being one of the best in the world (maybe the best) at her sport.

[@justinturnbow371]

I so love her. The truest ambassador for the sport. Funest interview yet.

[@anikasimon6700]

how can you not love Courtney!! she is such a calm spirit that makes you conquer whatever is in your way!!! GOTTA LOVE her!! ALLLeezz aLlleeezzz courtney!!

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

She is so awesome, she deserves all this success...and she represents our community so well to the world.

[@shannkolsen]

Oh, I just love her! What an inspiration and example of a wonderful human. I was in tears watching her run such a phenomenal race. Great interview!

[@christopherbrand5360]

Congratulations Courtney! You are such a bright light :)

[@nothanks4469]

She is just zen. It's incredible.

[@KrabiAdventure]

Best interview ever on IRunFar. Thanks to you both!

[@kstoeb]

It is great, sure. But there are so many great interviews done by these fantastic team over the years … I remember (for example) one with Meghan and Anna (Frost) lying upside-down on a sofa drinking red wine ;-)

[@allaboutelephants6837]

Courtney's my hero! She's so down to earth! Always humble. If I do get the drive to start running ultras, it'll be because of her. WTG Courtney!

[@upside93]

Do it! There's no better day to start training than today.

[@malgon007]

What a legend! Huge congrats to Courtney and Kevin 👏👏👏👏

[@shorerocks]

Rockin'! Just re-watched the 2019 interviews. So good. Congrats Courtney!

[@gemmagem257]

I’m so in awe of her. She’s such an inspiration in so many ways. 💕

[@chrishamilton9206]

She’s an absolute legend. Every time I listen to her I want to lace up and get out on the trails. Real inspiration.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Plain and simple, she is absolutely the best!!!!!

[@ericchevalley]

She is the coolest female trail runner. Great interview!

[@josiek7589]

I honestly think she’s just the coolest trail runner period. She’s so chill; it’s awesome.

[@coffeemusings]

Loved you since 2018 to forever!!! Congratulations Courtney!💙

[@danpopely4610]

Great interview. Love Courtney, absolute diamond of a person.

[@ultrarunneradam]

She is the best runner out there and I don't think will ever be topped - 'slowed down to speed up' - awesome takeaway - well done Courtney and iRunfar 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FreeRangeMiller]

Courtney must be on cloud 9. That crowd at the finish was so epic.

[@kuartin]

Such an enjoyable interview! Congrats Courtney for your very (very very) impressive race!

[@Hillrunner50]

One of the best ultrarunners in the world, not only because she's a fierce runner.

[@Runnerrwe]

Great interview. It was great that she finished in top 10. We need someone to be a fanboy at UTMB. I am not sure why the men can't get it done.

[@andreasst.1391]

already a legend, cutest runner and very personable!!! Go on, and lets see whats next👍🏻 congrats from good old germany 🥳🏃🏻‍♂️☀️😎❤️‍🔥👍🏻

[@gojeffgo]

Courtney is the best. So happy for her.

[@jcsgomez]

Awesome interview, Bryon! Congrats Courtney and Kevin!

[@dbk81]

Courtney is just the friggen cutest! Can’t wait to see Courtney slay Big’s back yard.

[@jamesbailey9386]

Congrats Courtney, awesome job!

[@BeetRoot-n8n]

Great interview! Congratulations Courtney! 🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂

[@cbronstein1963]

So chill, so amazing!

[@Roman_Horak]

Very nice Mojitos (interview guy) :) and of course amazing performance Courtney!!

[@alpyoruk]

Courtney you are an inspiration to the cummunity and your performance just 8% from the top man is an ACHIEVEMENT!!!!Congrats!

[@dannyjacobs6734]

Courtney is about the most humble and sweet athlete, as with Des, that you'll find! She'll smile and ask how you're doing as she obliterates you! 😁

[@briannalia6440]

What a legend!! Total boss!!

[@harrisonaero]

Wow, what an athlete!

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Greatest mindset ever !

[@Mookiethedog]

Breath of fresh air!

[@tehoneandonlyhaha]

Thanks for the interview!

[@AnilShankarHome]

Loved the coverage by iRunFarMedia, it was like watching the Formula-1 race at Monaco. Yes, please get some sleep guys! and eat some of those tie-dye jelly-beans (available legally in Colorado?) :)

[@ivitaaraja5222]

Amazing runner...amazing person❤❤❤

[@martiarmengoumolins241]

Fantastic. Really good interview, runner and journalist

[@melaniebailey7210]

Great interview, thanks. 🙏

[@juanjosediazbrito4602]

CONGRATULATIONS , COURTNEY DAUWALTER.

[@monikad5561]

Awesome! Congrats again power woman! 💪🏼

[@ryanlynch2333]

La Chouffe represent. Well done Courtney such a star.

[@katis999]

nice coverage, congratulations, Courtney :)

[@SudarsanMahalingam]

She is such a delight...!!!

[@markbritton844]

This is so awesome!

[@jamesowenph]

She is the best!

[@davidrowe9402]

Ash Barty, the Wimbledon winner from Australia, is the same. It’s “WE”….✌️……Modesty and a team mindset…

[@caseylongruns6843]

we love you Courtney!

[@marc-janmoerland6494]

They have a great beer taste!

[@garyduran1]

Congratulations

[@geromemanicia3809]

If this was a 500 mile race I wouldn't be surprised if she left the field in the dust.

[@Kevin_Ice]

shes a beast for sure.

[@justinofboulder]

Great interview, congratulations!

[@iRunFarMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it! -Meghan

[@sandratessem9980]

Congrats

[@gregoryluna535]

Coolest elite athlete around!

[@raysymonds2320]

Isn’t UTMB now a Golden Ticket race for Western States? Wonder if Courtney goes back to try and break that record.

[@benona123]

Amazing!

[@trishthorne9044]

Am I allowed a girl crush? I love her interviews….epic athlete, huge respect 👊

[@standrouen5611]

La Chouffe great beer 👌🏼

[@dntl408]

Courtney is a bad ass.

[@OnawevolO]

Good vibe ever

[@Sasha-vs6sd]

Where do I find her shirt?

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

Amazing

[@Shevock]

Awesome!

[@guitarranalon]

Really humble and funny! By the way,how does she gets such a white smile 😅😅😅

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Got the food sorted!

[@funkyjazz123]

Nice to see you're rockin the la Chouffe houblon if I'm not seriously mistaken. Tasty as!👍

[@iRunFarMedia]

Probably the best IPA I'd had in mainland Europe... at least until I got to Denmark. ;-) Regardless, the Houblon was darn tasty! - Bryon

[@stevestarr9769]

She is totally cool, I just don't get racing in basketball shorts lol.

[@Erki750]

🥰

[@oregonwoodelf]

What beer is that? (if it is beer)

[@standrouen5611]

La Chouffe 👌🏼

[@alexkamages3773]

Bryon is drinking that but I think Courtney is drinking something else?! Perhaps, 3 Monts? Triple?

[@alexkamages3773]

If you stop the video at 12:26ish, you can see the label of her beer.

[@skiparock]

Legit

[@nicolafaccinetto7445]

Yea, the only thing missing at UTMB is sleep…I understand you Bryon 😅🤟🏽

[@maggie0285]

I can't do ultra marathons but if I did I would choose Hardrock. Just for the simple fact you kiss the hardrock to finish your race.

[@upside93]

How do you know you can't do one? Have you tried one and weren't able to finish?

[@masheeniblick]

La Chouffe 💯

[@tritondriver1]

Hardcore

[@Brockdorf]

I loved the interview, but what a major screw-up by salmon putting the flag backward on the shirt. Looking at it is like listening to fingernails down a chalkboard.

[@upside93]

It's facing the correct direction

[@Brockdorf]

@@upside93 No, it is not. The stars always lead the charge. When you put the stars in the back is symbolizes retreating. On the right shoulder, the flag will have the stars to the right. If you have not been in the military I can understand why you might not know, but for a brand, I don't understand how they made this mistake. In addition, it is a really bad brand mistake for the company as we retreat out of war this week.

[@roustabout4fun]

Really! Very nice....tastes great and is refreshing. Fast turtle attitude.

[@zoeshannon9509]

Courtney is so sound

[@cdigdawg]

Whatever Salomon pays her, it isn't enough.

[@pepeug86]

Metric system 🤓 Heil to the Queen 👑

[@cocainecarl7814]

Poor dude looks terribly overworked.. Glad to see Courtney enjoy herself tho!

[@usenwill]

I dunno but he sure was drinking that whisky or whatever that is

[@mtintilay]

Estaría en terapia y con vendas en todo el cuerpo, ella normal como si nada

[@tinydancer2607]

Look like she aged some…