Elisa Melilli
Origins and Background
I’m Elisa, Italian by birth, but I’ve been living in Barcelona for 18 years. I was born in a small town in northern Italy and moved here for the great weather and the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world. I graduated in Foreign Languages at the University of Turin and I speak Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Catalan. Languages and running have always been my great passions, allowing me to connect with people from different cultures and places.
Passion for Running
I started athletics at just 9 years old and, since then, I haven’t stopped running, except for a few breaks related to my university studies. In the last ten years, I have become a passionate long-distance runner, participating in many 5k, 10k, and 21k races in Barcelona and around the world, fulfilling my dream of running the Seville and Paris marathons.
Professional Transition
In July 2022, I decided to leave my job as a customer service manager at an American company to dedicate myself professionally to running. After two years of training and study, I obtained the title of Athletics Sports Technician. During this time, I have helped hundreds of runners from all over the world improve their performance and lifestyle. Seeing them achieve their goals and dreams is what brings me the greatest satisfaction.
Lucky Runners
In 2024, I founded Lucky Runners, my own running club in Sant Cugat. My goal was to create a community where people can train together, motivate one another, and enjoy every kilometer. Since I started training with the club members, we have grown closer every day and have become a Family. We run, train hard, and above all, we have a lot of fun.
If you want to train with me or run with us, I’m here to support you in this new sporting journey!
Interviews and Articles
Sports Experiences in #LanzaroteESD
The Italian runner won the 21 km of the Lanzarote Marathon and what is clear to her is that she is captivated: “I love the island’s wild beauty.”
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Antena 3 News - Sports
Elisa Melilli leaves everything behind to fully dedicate herself to her dream: running
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I want to create the first running club in Sant Cugat
The Italian athlete, living in Sant Cugat, sets the goal of running her first marathon at 43
Read interview →16 Changes, with Elisa Melilli - We Also Run
In this episode we talk with Elisa Melilli, an Italian runner who came to Barcelona for a summer and has stayed for 19 years...
Elisa Melilli: Courage Was Always Her Engine
'You Inspire Me' by Gema Payá brings us the story of Elisa Melilli...
Episode #42 - Elisa Melilli: 'Fortunate'
Elisa Melilli started running at 9. She is Italian but lives in Barcelona...