Track & Field and Cross Country Guides
Best Distance Spikes of 2026
Joe Rubio
Joe Rubio is the owner of Running Warehouse. He has been on the running scene since 1977 and has had various roles including as athlete, coach, race director, author, and shoe expert. Joe is a USATF Level II certified coach and has coached athletes at the highest levels (National Championships, Olympic Trials, and World Championships). He runs three times a week focusing on recovery and fitness as he's "hoping to stay on the planet a few more rotations around the Sun."
Joe's Personal Stats
Shoe Size: 11
Foot Shape: Average
Personal Accomplishments:
800: 1:57 ('83),
1500: 3:50 ('87),
5,000: 14:23 ('87),
10,000 29:44 ('89),
1/2 Marathon: 1:05:37 ('89),
Marathon: 2:18:06 ('89)
Awards: Track and Field News High School All American (5,000m, '81),
DII Track All American (5,000m, '87),
Olympic Marathon Trials competitor: '92, '96
Foot Shape: Average
Personal Accomplishments:
800: 1:57 ('83),
1500: 3:50 ('87),
5,000: 14:23 ('87),
10,000 29:44 ('89),
1/2 Marathon: 1:05:37 ('89),
Marathon: 2:18:06 ('89)
Awards: Track and Field News High School All American (5,000m, '81),
DII Track All American (5,000m, '87),
Olympic Marathon Trials competitor: '92, '96
