ATHLETE PROFILE
ROBERT ELLIS
AGE GROUP
PREFERRED DISTANCE
45 - 49
IRONMAN 70.3
LIVES
NICKNAME
Ballarat
Skippy
Accountant
OCCUPATION
TOP RACING RESULTS
SUMMARY OF THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN ATHLETIC CAREER TO DATE.
YEAR
RACE
RESULT
2015
IRONMAN 70.3 Ballarat
4hr 21mins
1995
City to Surf
7th Place
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3km Run Track
8.02 Personal Best
1999
Brisbane Marathon
2 hrs 22 mins. Race record from 1999 to 2015.
MORE ABOUT ROB
Desperately needed a life changing challenge. When Ironman announced the race in Ballarat in 2014, I hadn’t competed in anything since 2005. I was 20kg over my competitive weight, had shoulder, knee and hip/groin issues that limited my training capacity in each of the 3 sports.
I entered the race anyway and finished up with a 4.45 first attempt. Future goals include finishing a full IRONMAN at some stage, life just won’t feel complete without making that dream happen.
ROB ON BECKWORTH RACING
As a remotely coached athlete, I always feel like I’m a part of the team through Facebook, messenger, Zwift and other mediums. The coaching team and BRT athletes have a diverse range of skills and experience in life and sport.
They are always happy to share these and support others. The value of being part of this type of community has never been more evident than it is now.