Tara Ellis on Running, Resilience, and the Road to Six Stars

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This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Tara Ellis, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Team Ellis Running. Alongside her husband Tim, Tara has run marathons all over the globe, chasing not only finish lines but experiences, connection, and the elusive 6 Star Abbott World Marathon Majors medal. What started as a personal passion has evolved into a lifestyle, a community, and a platform for inspiration.

In this conversation, Tara shares how running became a shared purpose, the highs and lows of marathon life, and what it means to stay motivated through travel, training blocks, and the occasional curveball. She opens up about her struggles with GI issues in hot races, how she overcame them with the help of Curranz, and the mission behind their podcast The Flying RuNR. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or still wondering if you could go the distance, Tara’s journey proves it’s never too late to start running toward something big.

Tara Ellis is a passionate marathoner, storyteller, and co-founder of Team Ellis Running. Alongside her husband Tim, she has completed marathons across the globe, earning the prestigious Six Star Abbott World Marathon Majors medal and inspiring a global community of runners along the way. Tara is also one of the four hosts of The Flying RuNR podcast, where she and her fellow Six Star finishers—Tim, Tony, and Lucia—share stories from the road, race recaps, and the friendships forged through the sport.

Known for her warmth, grit, and ability to make even the toughest training blocks sound like an adventure, Tara brings a relatable and uplifting voice to the running world. Whether she’s chasing finish lines or helping others take their first steps, Tara’s mission is clear: to connect, inspire, and prove that running is for everyone—no matter where you start.

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