SMTs will bring a much higher visibility to the Steem blockchain, especially in the ranks of entrepreneurs, and I understand why steemit team consider this project as the main priority.
I like their openness to regularly present the status progress on different projects.
RUNCOIN looks great and I'm sure it's close to your heart too, all the best with it! If I would be a runner, I surely would enjoy being rewarded for doing something I love and which is so good for my health!