178: Cycling Week: Wheels Up with Canyon//SRAM Pro Cyclist Ella Harris

Marni on the Move

Ella Harris is a professional cyclist on the Canyon//SRAM Team. A seriously awesome and inspiring team of 14 women cyclists from around the globe with the mission to take the lead by challenging the status quo and making cycling diverse and inclusive. Ella earned her spot on the pro scene and the Canyon//SRAM Team by winning the Zwift Academy in 2018 and unlocking the opportunity join the team. Zwift is the online fitness platform bringing gamification and adventure to indoor cycling, running and triathlon training. Zwifters unlock badges, prizes, and in-game merch as they go but thanks to Zwift Academy some lucky Zwifters unlock real life opportunities. Ella Harris was one such lucky rider. Now four years later, she is excelling in the sport. (Hear all about Zwift on Episode # 177) On this episode, Ella chats with me about her recent success in the sport, the challenging but motivating realities of professional cycling, and all of the amazing places she gets to travel and ride. We sync up about her current training plan, nutrition, and what it’s like to balance racing and her university classes at the same time. And Ella shares a few pro tips on proper cycling technique and the strategies she uses to stay on top of her game. Photos by Thomas Maheux CONNECT Ella Harris on Instagram CANYON//SRAM on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFERS Take control of your health and wellness journey with InsideTracker, the ultra-personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body from the inside out. Transform your body's data into meaningful insights and a customized action plan of the science-backed nutrition recommendations you need to optimize your health! Get twenty percent off today at InsideTracker with our code THANKYOUMOTM. Alkamind Supplements and Dr. Daryl Gioffre. The Alkamind Plant-Based Organic Protein Powder has been a terrific addition to my nutrition and training. It has three core alkaline proteins Satcha Inchi, Pea, and Hemp. Plus, Coconut Oil ( which turns your body into a fat burning machine), and of course it's sugar free. I am also using their Acid Kicking Mineral Mix when I am out on the bike for hydration, as well as the Acid Kicking Greens, and the Omega 3 and Black Seed Oil supplements for general health. Check out their website and use our code MOTM20 for 20 % off. Also listen to my convo with Dr. Daryl Gioffre on the podcast, its Acid Kicking! Lifepro is offering MOTM listeners 10% off products with the code MOVE10. Art of Tea is 0ffering MOTM listeners 15% off (excluding gift cards, Tea of the month, subscriptions, and any wholesale orders) through July 2021. Use this code at checkout MARNIONTHEMOVE15 Head over to our SHOP page for additional offers from Marni on the Move partners, sponsors, and guests SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and use our new Marni on the Move Giphy! SPECIAL THANKS Emma Steiner for help with show notes, guest research, and social media. Skye Menna for help with guest research and outreach, social media, and public relations