Michelle Ellery, Ultra Assistant Manager

I started chasing PR's at age  4 or 5...running a single track trail through the woods behind my grandmother's house. My favorite route  was about  half mile long.  My uncle held the stop watch and timed my runs, over and over, while I tried for a new course record all summer long.

Running is a central part of who I am.  It's a not only a passion,  it's a lifestyle.  I run 5k's with my family, pace marathon's, and race ultras.  Ultra distance trail races are my favorite.   I've run 7 marathons and 9 ultras in the past few years.  I hope I can run for my whole life.

I coach elementary and middle school cross country.  My team is awesome and my runners never fail to inspire me.  I am also an RRCA Certified Running Coach for adults.

I am married with 3 awesome children, who run and also compete in a variety of sports.  My husband and family have always been very supportive of my running...okay, almost always!

Favorite Quote:

"Most people achieved their greatest success, one step beyond what looked like their greatest failure."