Alica Schmidt is currently training in South Africa for upcoming events after starting her 2025 season with a fourth-place finish in the 800m event at the National Championships. She recently shared glimpses of horse riding with her teammates during a day off from training.

Schmidt has been open about her struggles with motivation and training alone, as seen in a vlog on her YouTube channel. Despite facing challenges, she emphasized the importance of not skipping training sessions and finding motivation in past disappointments.

After wrapping up her 2024 season without a podium finish at the Paris Olympics, Schmidt announced her transition from the 400m to the 800m dash. She continues to push herself in training and remains focused on her goals for future competitions.