Scouts R.C.

Profile of a Runner.

Everything you didn't know you wanted to know about Jes. 

Where are you at this moment? Portland If you weren’t in your city, where would you be? Amsterdam What is your greatest extravagance? Travel and FOOD. I like to make my mouth happy.   Tell me something about yourself that’s surprising. I was never an athlete, not until after college. I am a late bloomer.   I’m blind. Describe your outfit to me. (normal and/or running) Oh man… I just finished climbing but had to come back to my office to wrap some things up… so grey running tights, gladiator sandals, white slouchy tank and a denim jacket… messsy ponytail… #embarrassing   Which piece of SWAG just shoots you over-the-moon? OMG SHOES!   Shoes. What do you wear running? What’s the dopest pair in your closet? My Nike Sky Highs. Black on Black.   What was the last run you went on? (distance / location / pals / time of day) Sunday am , 5.4 miles through Golden Gate Park and up to Strawberry Hill and back with Rob Surrency and Eddie Leffler.   Who / what got you into running? Mentally I always knew that I should be running or some type of workout… It was actually some playlists that a friend made for me that got me motivated enough to be consistent.   People say running changes them. How has it changed you? Well I drink A LOT less and have better posture. Tell us about the craziest adventure you’ve been on. Living in San Francisco. I decided to move here within 48 hours of being here and moved here within 2 weeks of that decision.  It’s been 5.5 years and there is still so much exploring to be done.   If you could escape to anywhere...where would you go and what would you do? New Zealand, everything.

What was your first? What are you dying to run? That’s two questions! you cheater. I think the Color Run 5K was my first race. Ragnar Zion… unless there is a Ragnar New Zealand.

Describe your favorite pre-race and recover meals. Pre-race, a baked sweet potato with coconut oil and chocolate Vega protein powder. Post… this probably isn’t the healthiest but a GIANT veggie burger.

Tell us your proudest moment while on a course. (Take a minute and think this one through. Doesn’t have to be PR or distance related) Completing half of the monkey bars in the Tough Mudder Tahoe…. I’ll get you Monkey Bars…. I’ll get you.

A few adj, to describe yourself as a runner. Day Dreamer, Slow ( Ill get faster eventually) The groups / crews you run with regularly. Scouts R.C.

Go-to artist or tunes for a run. I haven’t been listening to music lately, just au naturale.

Cities you want to visit, specifically to run-explore. Paris, Auckland, NYC etc….. Favorite websites (in general / for inspiration).

 Do Squats to Run Faster.

Running speed is influenced by being able to apply more force into the ground, and the fastest way to improve this is to increase lower body strength.

Profile of a Runner. 

What does Niko eat before a race? Read on and find out. 

Where are you at this moment? At my apartment in San Francisco, CA icing my foot. If you weren’t in your city, where would you be? Boston. I lived there for five years and I still think I’ll be there for a few more. What’s on your bedside table? Photos of friends, a bottle of water, a pack of Clif Shot Bloks, and the book I’m reading, The Defining Decade. What is your greatest extravagance? I tend to spend far too much on traveling. Tell me something about yourself that’s surprising. I graduated from an alternative (and vegetarian) high school with a class of 17 people. Shoes. What do you wear running? What’s the dopest pair in your closet? ASICS Gel-Nimbus 14s. My favorite sneaks I don’t run in are my custom Nike Flyknit Lunar1+. What was the last run you went on? (distance / location / pals / time of day) 12 miles along Embarcadero to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. Started with three friends but we all did different distances so I ended the run solo. Who / what got you into running? I wanted to set a goal for myself so I signed up for a 10k in 2009. I was hooked after that. Are you a morning or nighttime runner? What’s your ideal time of day to hit the pavement? Either, but I love sunrise and sunset.  People say running changes them. How has it changed you? It is my own personal form of therapy and it was shown me what the human body is capable of with some persistence. Who is your adventure buddy? I used to be a solo runner but changed it up this past year. Love my runs with @thejulielogan. Tell us about the craziest adventure you’ve been on. My 18-mile winter run in Boston. Or my nighttime run in Kauai with very few street lights. Or my 10-miler in Rio de Janeiro. I’ve had some great runs. If you could escape to anywhere...where would you go and what would you do? Greece. Run to the top of a cliff and jump off into the ocean. Are you a Racer or a Finisher? Depends on the day but I’m usually racing myself to beat my last time. What was your first? What are you dying to run? Boston’s Marathon Sports 10k. I’d love to do a trip to Italy and squeeze a half in there. Describe your favorite pre-race and recover meals. Pre-race I usually stick with a simple Clif bar, or a bagel. Post-run I make sure I get protein, and post-race I usually crave a burger. What are some of your race-related rituals? Foam roll and stretch before and after every race, start and end the race with one of my favorite songs at the time. Tell us your proudest moment while on a course. (Take a minute and think this one through. Doesn’t have to be PR or distance related) The halfway point because I know if I did it once, I can do it again. A few adj, to describe yourself as a runner.  Dedicated, social, flexible. The groups / crews you run with regularly. Scouts and NRC. Runner(s) that inspire you. All the people I run with. Go-to artist or tunes for a run. Changes all the time, but it’s normally the only time I listen to some standard top 100 songs. Right now I’m loving Ellie Goulding. Cities you want to visit, specifically to run-explore. I’ve been to Florence but I didn’t get to run there. I’d love to go back for a race. Favorite websites (in general / for inspiration). Pinterest is where I get a lot of inspiration.