Jessie Rubin wrapped up her collegiate running career at Duke (yes, that Duke) and did what many smart, young runners do: moved to Portland. She recently organized a youth running camp, which incorporates lessons on healthy eating, positive attitudes & self-images, and a chance to make a music video about running … or whatever. This combination of positive thinking, interaction with youth, and just plain goofiness made us want to get to know here a little better. Run Oregon recently got the scoop on what she’s up to now:
RunOregon: Tell me about your coaching business – was that something you have wanted to do for a long time? What was your inspiration?
Rubin:
- trail mix with some sort of chocolate
- peanut butter and banana
- peanut butter in general
- hummus with dipping devices, including but not limited to red peppers, carrots, and pita chips
- fresh summer berries
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I make my own energy bars with oats, bananas, coconut oil, chocolate chips, etc
RunOregon: What’s your favorite route so far in Oregon?
Rubin: With my silly injuries, I haven’t had enough opportunity to get out and explore. I did a run at Punchbowl Falls once and liked the adrenaline I got from scuttling over the cliffside. I recall the footing being too rocky, though. I am very open to suggestions!
RunOregon: Done any races out here yet? What’s on the calendar?
Rubin: Last fall, I ran two of the Stumptown 5ks, which were pretty great. They had an abundance of Dave’s Killer Bread, which is always a plus. With some positive momentum from those meets, I ran with High Performance West at the USATF XC Club Nationals in San Francisco, where we got 2nd place as a team. That was a pretty cool experience, especially being out of college and missing that team element. I ran the USATF 15k Championships (Gate River Run in Florida) in March 2016, but had already been grappling with my foot injury for about a month. I haven’t really run since but am hoping to get healthy and fit for this fall’s XC season.