Ellie Pell
QT: 2:41:52
Residence: Ithaca, NY
Hometown: Ithaca, NY
College: Daemen College, Cornell University, The College at Brockport
Age on Race Day: 28
Affiliation: Red Newt Racing
Qualifying Race: Eversource Hartford Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:41:52
Social Handles: Instagram/Twitter - @gazzellie
Favorite inspirational quote: "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."
Favorite song to run to: It's My Time by Fabulous
Favorite road race you've run: Buffalo Marathon
Of Note:
- Manager of CTB Fresh, a branch of Collegetown Bagels, the most popular sandwich shop and cafe in Ithaca
- Was dealing with burnout as an ultrarunner so decided to give OTQ a try
- In 2019, won back-to-back 50ks outright
- Considers her #1 accomplishment as believing in and advocating for herself
