Cory Smith

Cory Smith is an accomplished running coach and freelance writer in the fitness industry, serving as the Founder and Head Coach of Run Your Personal Best since January 2014, where personalized online running coaching and training plans are provided to clients. In addition to coaching, Cory has contributed as a freelance running fitness writer for Runner's World and a running shoe ecommerce copywriter for Footwear News, achieving top Google rankings for multiple articles. With experience as a freelance writer for GearJunkie, Gear Patrol, Outside Magazine, and Philadelphia magazine, Cory specializes in running content, product reviews, and buyer's guides. Previously, Cory worked as a Running Editor for Gear Institute and served as Assistant Distance Coach at Santa Barbara City College. Cory holds a Finance degree from Villanova University, earned between 1997 and 2001.