079 | Dustin Joubert, Running Shoe Researcher

Does your posture remind you of a shepherd's crook? Do you wonder if heel-striking actually matters? This week's guest, Jay Dicharry, is a biomechanics expert, former director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia, author, and inventor of Mobo Board. In this conversation, we cover all things biomechanics, how to improve posture and running performance in small steps, and how Robbe can stop rolling his ankles so damn much. Here's the exercise we talk about in the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKev6ldntht/ Check out Mobo Board, it's legit: https://www.moboboard.com/ For a deeper dive, pick up Jay's books, Anatomy For Runners, and Running Rewired: https://anathletesbody.com/my-books/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

23 Syys 20222h 3min

There's a huge difference between running sunglasses and premium-quality running sunglasses. As a runner and founder of Article One eyewear, Wes Stoody knows the difference. On this episode, we talk about what it takes to build an eyewear brand, what goes into making quality athletic shades, and what exactly "heirloom" means in the context of sunglasses. This is for all you business nerds out there. Don't forget to enter our Article One giveaway on Instagram! Follow us @believeintherun and enter on the Article One giveaway post. Check out Article One's Active Collection: https://bit.ly/SHOP-ARTICLE-ONE-ACTIVE-COLLECTION This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

16 Syys 20221h 31min

We love shoes, so who better to interview than Joe Rubio, co-founder of Running Warehouse, who literally has a warehouse of running shoes. In this episode we dive into all the shoe talk, how Running Warehouse got started, and more. Running Warehouse is our top spot for all your running needs, so go check them out: http://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

9 Syys 20221h 53min

You know we love versatile running gear, and Path Projects may be the most versatile of all. We talk to co-founder Floris Gierman about carving out a niche within the run industry, hosting The Extramilest podcast, heart rate training for running, how individual sports shaped us, and more. This was such a nice and chill conversation, we hope you enjoy it. Check out Path Projects: https://bit.ly/SHOP-PATH-PROJECTS-2022 Listen to The Extramilest podcast: https://spoti.fi/3pWB273 Learn more about The Extramilest training program: https://extramilest.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

2 Syys 20222h 7min

An absolute legend in the running shoe world, Tony Post has stood at the fork in the road of running trends several times over the last few decades. From bringing Vibram to the forefront in North America to founding Topo Athletic and giving runners a more natural option for their feet, he has some great stories and insights into running. This was a great conversation that you don't want to miss. Check out Topo Athletic: https://www.topoathletic.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

26 Elo 20222h 5min

Not too many people can put you to sleep AND come in second to Des Linden at the Boston Marathon. Well, just one, really: Sarah Sellers, anesthetist, mother, and 2:25 marathoner. After a return to running five years ago, she keeps getting better, as evidenced by her 2nd-place finish to Dakotah Lindwurm at this year's Grandma's Marathon. This was a fun behind-the-scenes episode about that legendary 2018 Boston race and how Sellers manages her time and running goals. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

19 Elo 20221h 27min

Drawing from his experience as an Olympic athlete and Sweden's exceptional legacy of running, Peter Häggström Lindecrantz founded YMR Track Club in an effort to bring vintage design and high-quality, Swedish-made apparel to the run market, all at a reasonable price point. We talk about how he managed that, his history as a runner, and a lot more. Follow YMR Track Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ymrtrackclub/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

12 Elo 20221h 25min

It's long been a dream of ours to interview Steve Magness, author of Do Hard Things, whistleblower of the Nike Oregon Project, and podcast co-host of Coaching With Magness and Marcus, where he dispenses his invaluable knowledge on running and coaching. This was a great conversation that could've gone on for hours, with loads of great insight into the run mentality. Buy "Do Hard Things": http://www.stevemagness.com/do-hard-things/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

5 Elo 20221h 52min