Ellie holds a masters degree from the University of Illinois at Carbondale and is an American College of Sports Medicine certified Health/Fitness Instructor.

COACH ELLIE HODDER Looking for a motivational speaker for your organization or gathering? Have stories . . . will travel! Talks and workshops available designed to inspire and motivate others to believe and achieve their unique gifts. Ellie Hodder is a fixture as one of the premier fitness innovators in the Pacific Northwest. She is founder and coach of Women Walk the Marathon™ which has grown to one of the largest and most comprehensive programs for training marathon walkers in the world. She has also coached the Portland Marathon Walk Clinic since 1995 and offers a series of classes in the techniques of speed walking. Her inspiring style and persistence in finding the extraordinary in each of us has led thousands to complete the Portland Marathon, 26.2 miles, as well as, marathons around the nation and worldwide. In addition to a passion for walking, Hodder has been innovative in finding new pathways for people to succeed at and enjoy exercise. Special programs have included, Cyclearning®, The Bike and Learn Program, and programs designed for those who see themselves as overweight or out-of-shape. Articles about Hodder's programs have appeared in publications as varied as the Oregonian, the LATimes, the Wall Street Journal, the Times of London, Walking and Health Magazines.

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