Women over the age of 50 are unique. Almost invisible. Usually underestimated. Nobody thinks you’re strong. People are surprised if you’re fit. We got fit in our fifties and plan to stay fit and get strong well into our sixties and beyond. Becoming Elli is dedicated to women becoming strong and fit in the second half of life.
Chris and Jill, after the Turkey Trot in 2017. This is the year we started Becoming Elli.
Who is Elli Anyway?
Elli, the Norse Goddess of “old age”, was underestimated by Thor in a wrestling match. Thor wrestled Elli on a dare and lost the contest. That’s about the extent of our knowledge of Elli and nobody seems to be making a super-hero movie about her. But we’re inspired by Elli and we think we can become like her: surprisingly strong as we age.
We like this graphic of Elli much better than the one on Wikipedia. If you clicked thru on the highlighted text in the above paragraph, try to ignore that image of Elli and keep this one in mind!!
Who are We?
We are Chris and Jill, two women who both hit their fifties, lost weight, became fit, and discovered that running and lifting weights can be a lot of fun.
Our friendship became a great way to have a buddy for running and discussing nutrition and comparing gym workouts. One day we were discussing our future plans and discovered that we both wanted to start a blog and podcast for a community for women like ourselves and from that conversation, Becoming Elli was born. We started this website in September of 2017 and our first podcast was January of 2018. Since then we have created more than 200 podcasts and articles.
Getting ready to record an episode, Jill and Chris showing off their Becoming Elli sweatshirts.
Becoming Elli – Fit Strong Women Over 50
The community of Becoming Elli is dedicated to becoming and staying fit by gaining strength and having fun at the same time. We want to investigate different ideas about fitness, food, and general health.
Chris and Jill after the Firecracker race in 2018
Don’t underestimate your own abilities. You can be strong. And fit. Even when you’re over 50! Maybe especially when you’re over 50. Join us in our quest to become like Elli – fit and strong as we age!
Chris and Jill at a national podcasting convention in August 2024.
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