About Ellen

Ellen at 2010 Cinco de Mayo Race, with Monica Montes and Cindy Sosa

Since 1978, I have been a runner and have completed multiple marathons and four ultra marathons, my first 26.2 mile marathon being in 1991. In 2000, I began to focus on competing in shorter distances (5K to 10K), and with instruction from Tom Tellez (former University of Houston and Carl Lewis' Coach), I started winning age group awards -- but we're not saying which age group! I enjoy being a member of the Al Lawrence running club and the Houston Area Road Runners Association (HARRA). I have recently been running with Power in Motion (PIM) which is affiliated with  HARRA.

With a gentle push from my long-time friend, Carl Lewis (Olympic Champion and Author of "One More Victory Lap" (1996), I began organized strength training in 2001 in efforts to help other runners improve their performance, as well as help other individuals meet their strength and weight loss goals.  I became a certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise), and P.F.I.T. in association with the American College of Integrative Medicine.

I also went on to get certified as a Pilates M at instructor by Powerhouse Pilates, and as a Sports Conditioning Specialist by the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). I am also a Golf Conditioning Specialist with the IFPA.  As a member of Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), and  I D E A Health and Fitness Association, my areas of expertise have also been expanded.

Personally, my workouts include running, bicycle spinning, strength training and pilates. You may even see me practicing at the Memorial Park Golf driving range! And one of my proudest achievements is being a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. It is one of the easiest programs to follow and it worked well for me. With my clients, I strive to understand where they are and where they want to go and customize their fitness program so they meet and exceed their ultimate goals.

Please feel free to contact me for a FREE HALF HOUR "FIT" SESSION. Let's evaluate where you are, meet and greet, and make sure we are a "FIT" for one another.