She finished second to Kangogo and qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials with a time of 2 : 42 : 48 .
Ellie Hess , 32 , of Chesterland , in northeastern Ohio , had a memorable first marathon .
Ellie Hess finished second to Kangogo and qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials with a time of 2 : 42 : 48 .
Ellie Hess , 32 , of Chesterland , in northeastern Ohio , had a memorable first marathon .