Got kids that like to run? Former Duke runner Jessie Rubin is now in Oregon and is putting on a camp for elementary, middle and high school aged kids in Portland. The two five-week session will include two practices per week; one on Wednesday and one on Friday. The first session runs from June 15-July 15 and has practices from 9a-11a while the second session, running August 10-September 9, will meet in the evening from 4:30p-6:30p.
Along with Jessie, other track and field athletes will providing coaching support and share stories about their training and racing experiences. The camp will also include various other information for young runners, running the gamut from good sportsmanship to keeping a good run/live balance. Rubin’s perspective is that running is a great way for young athletes to learn about goal setting, positive thinking, and a healthy lifestyle no matter their athletic ability.
Campers will also get a chance to let their creativity flow. Rubin, who has a background in video editing and production, will help each sessions’ campers create a music video about sports, running, or “anything they like.” It would be cool to see a music video about how great Run Oregon is, but I won’t hold my breath. I don’t know what is cool anymore! Check out the video at the end of this post to see one that Rubin made with some Duke teammates and friends.
Thanks for the awesome blog post, Kelly!