Maria Dalzot - She's #Unstoppable!
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Partners/Sponsors: La Sportiva, Native Eyewear, Trail Butter, BioSkin
All About Me...
What 3 words best describe your typical race strategy: Patient, intuitive, consistent.
What’s on your running playlist? A lot of podcasts: This American Life, Radiolab, WTF with Marc Maron, Rich Roll
If you could choose anyone to run with, who would it be? My husband, because he’s my best friend.
What’s your go-to pre-run meal? Eggs with toast or sweet potatoes, a banana with Trail Butter and coffee
Favorite post-run treat/meal/drink? Sushi
What do you do to overcome mental/physical challenges while running? Experience is priceless; I keep learning from my mistakes and remind myself that race results do not dictate my self worth.
Favorite quote: Be who you are and say what you mean, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. - the lovely Dr. Suess.
Why Lily Trotters?
What do you like about Lily Trotters compression socks? l love the fit of Lily Trotters Compression socks and how they are easy to put on and take off. The unique designs make them stand out in the crowd and add an extra pep to my step on a day when the weather is gloomy or my motivation is low.
Sponsorships and Ambassadorships
La Sportiva
Bioskin
Native Eyewear
Running Accomplishments
1st Place North American Mountain Running Championships (Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, 2011)
3rd Place North American Mountain Running Championships (Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, Canada, 2012)
2nd Place North American Mountain Running Championships (Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, 2014)
1st Place USA Trail 1/2 Marathon Championships (Bellingham, WA, 2014)
18th Place World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships (Zermatt, Switzerland, 2015)
1st Place & CR Fragrance Lake 1/2 Marathon (Bellingham, WA, 2015, 2016 & 2017)
1st Place & CR Yakima Skyline Rim 25k (Yakima, Washington, 2016 & 2017)
1st Place Orcas Island 25k (Orcas Island, WA, 2018)