Jessica Rushton
QT: 2:43:12
Residence: Tucson, AZ
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
College: The University of Arizona
Age on Race Day: 29
Affiliation: Run Tucson
Qualifying Race: Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:43:12
Social Handles: Instagram - @Jessica__Rushton
Favorite inspirational quote: "The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is looking." - Anson Dorrance
Favorite movie: Rudy
Favorite book: Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
Favorite vacation spot: Mammoth Lakes in California
Of Note:
- Personal Trainer at Fit at La Paloma
- Played soccer for 16 years including Division I at the University of Arizona (2008-2012)
- Soccer career included two ACL surgeries and a broken tibia; mindset from those recoveries has served her well in embracing the pain of a marathon and enjoying the privilege of being able to run
- Started running in 2014 when she joined a local running group for fun, and ran BQ at her first marathon, in 2015
