Transforming Detroit Through Running: An Interview with Joe Robinson of We Run 313

In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, Bryan the Botanist interviews Joe Robinson, a community leader, entrepreneur and running influencer from Detroit, Michigan. Joe shares his journey from growing up on the east side of Detroit to creating a successful music label APX and co-founding the We Run 313 run club. They discuss Joe's background, his initial foray into music, and how he transitioned into running and founded We Run 313. The conversation covers the growth and impact of the run club on the community, the significance of running in Detroit, and Joe's experiences as a running influencer featured on the cover of Runner’s World magazine. Additionally, Joe talks about his collaboration with Sneaker Impact and how they collect and distribute used sneakers to underserved communities. Tune in to learn how Joe Robinson is making a difference through music, running, and community engagement.

We Run 313 Event Links
2nd Annual Juneteenth Run on 6/19
2nd Annual Run The 313 5K on 8/24
RSVP to 2 Mile Tuesdays, 5K or 10K Thursdays and Long Run Sundays on We Run 313’s Strava and Facebook pages below.

Stay Connected
WeRun313.com
Instagram @werun313 and @joerobinsonAPX
We Run 313 on Facebook
We Run 313 on X
We Run 313 on Strava
Email: WeRun313@gmail.com and APXinteractive@gmail.com

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
• 0:43 Joe Robinson's Background and Early Life
• 2:26 Journey into Music and Sneaker Culture
• 4:14 Founding APX and Music Management
• 7:50 Transition to Running and We Run 313
• 14:42 Impact of We Run 313 on Detroit's Community
• 20:08 Upcoming Events and Partnerships
• 21:25 Global Running Day Activation
• 21:35 Crossing the Border for a Run
• 22:13 Detroit's Proximity to Canada
• 22:38 Upcoming Events and 5K Run
• 24:01 Runner's World Magazine Cover Story
• 29:40 Meeting Sneaker Impact
• 32:11 Sustainability and Running
• 35:05 Favorite Running Gear and Nutrition
• 36:30 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts