Pro Since:
:: 2006
Age Group Since:
:: 2006
No. of Races Participated:
:: 50+
Personal Career Highlight:
:: 70.3 world championships 2008 & 2009
:: US national development team 2006 to 2010
:: Olympic trials qualifier in triathlon, swimming, and marathon.
:: Fastest debut Ironman
:: Fastest American Ironman
Key Career Finishes:
:: 1st Ironman Austria
:: 1st Ironman Regensburg
:: 1st Ironman Canada
:: 2nd 70.3 world championships 2008 & 2009
:: Pan American Champion 2009
:: Escape from Alcatraz Champ 2009
:: 6th US Olympic Trials 2008
:: 2nd Race to Toyota Cup 2008
Favorite Bike:
:: Cervelo P3
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| Name: |
Mary Beth Ellis |
| Nationality: |
USA |
| Date of Birth: |
7/12/1977 |
| Height: |
5'4 |
| Weight: |
116 lb |
| How do you prepare for an event: |
All the hard work is done in the years, months leading up to a race. In the few days before an event, I try to keep my training and eating routines normal just with more rest in the mix. |
| Best remembered for: |
Fire |
| Role Model: |
Nelson Mandela |
| Favourite Food: |
Grapes, tofu, beets, candy |
| Favourite Music: |
ACDC |
| Favourite Movie: |
Chariots of Fire, The Wrestler, The Fighter |
| Other pastime/hobbies: |
Reading, writing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, yoga |
| How do you relax: |
Reading, napping, scrabble, tv |
| Personal Motto: |
Carpe Diem, No stone unturned |
| Favourite Quote: |
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. |
| What would be your cycling tip to the average rider? |
Riding consistently is the best way to improve |
| What is your personal cycling goal for 2011? |
To come off the bike first, fresh, and ready to run fast |
| What's in your transition bag that you can't live without: |
Rubber bands, duct tape, iPod, spare goggles....but I guess nothing that I couldn't live without |
| My Bike: |
Cervelo P3
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@marybethellis |
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@teamTBB |
Sponsor Information:
| Bike sponsor: |
Cervelo |
| Shoe sponsor: |
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| Wheel sponsor: |
Campagnolo |
| Groupset sponsor: |
Campagnolo |
| Aero Bar sponsor: |
3T |
| Saddle sponsor: |
Cobb |
| Bike Shoe: |
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| Bike Helmet: |
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| Wetsuit / Speed suit sponsor: |
2XU |
| Compression Socks: |
2XU |
| Apparel sponsor: |
2XU |
| Training Location sponsor: |
Krabi (Thailand)
Leysin (Switzerland)
Jeju (South Korea)
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| Hydration sponsor: |
- |
| Nutrition sponsor: |
First Endurance |
| Other sponsors: |
First Endurance |
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