Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
Pete Rubish is an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a competitive powerlifter he boasted a 772 pound squat, 485 bench and 920 pound deadlift. More recently, he’s transitioned out of PED use, transformed his body, and has his eyes set on other fitness feats. In our conversation, we discussed the highs and lows of his competitive career, finding identity beyond powerlifting, and what excites him about ultra running.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Pure, Early Days of Lifting
7:03 - Competitive Career & PED Use
10:11 - Deaths in the Industry
13:13 - Memories from "The Cage"
20:19 - How Powerlifting Has Changed
26:19 - The Perils of Redefining Yourself
30:54 - Why The Transition to Ultrarunning
32:25 - Bonking in a 50-Mile Race
36:56 - Rise of the Hybrid Athlete
38:31 - Current Training Program
42:34 - Less is More / Finding Balance
47:36 - Why I Sold My Gym
56:24 - Importance of Diversifying Your Interests
For More:
Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/Brockcovington
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
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Follow Pete on Instagram: instagram.com/pete.rubish
#powerlifting #hybridathlete
Pete Rubish is an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a competitive powerlifter he boasted a 772 pound squat, 485 bench and 920 pound deadlift. More recently, he’s transitioned out of PED use, transformed his body, and has his eyes set on other fitness feats. In our conversation, we discussed the highs and lows of his competitive career, finding identity beyond powerlifting, and what excites him about ultra running.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Pure, Early Days of Lifting
7:03 - Competitive Career & PED Use
10:11 - Deaths in the Industry
13:13 - Memories from "The Cage"
20:19 - How Powerlifting Has Changed
26:19 - The Perils of Redefining Yourself
30:54 - Why The Transition to Ultrarunning
32:25 - Bonking in a 50-Mile Race
36:56 - Rise of the Hybrid Athlete
38:31 - Current Training Program
42:34 - Less is More / Finding Balance
47:36 - Why I Sold My Gym
56:24 - Importance of Diversifying Your Interests
For More:
Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/Brockcovington
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Pete on Instagram: instagram.com/pete.rubish
#powerlifting #hybridathlete
