Mr. Rubio Used To Run

Fresh out of Chanonix, we sit down with Becky to unpack her OCC® experience. From croissants in your running pack to speedrunning local legend titles, we talk about the beauty of the UTMB® World Series and how Becky's race went.     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwareho...

One of the best tools for running further, faster is interval training. This week, Joe and Cameron talk about the benefits of intervals, how they let us increase our total running volume, and where they came from. We also share our thoughts on the New Balance SuperComp Rebel v1, Dynafish, and some secret shoes we can't talk about yet.     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and h...

This week, Joe defends his claim that marathon training plans have a lot in common with Pulp Fiction. We dive into a brief history of classic training techniques and how they've shaped the workouts we know and love. What does this have to do with a Tarantino film? Only Joe can explain.     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the dis...

Joe and Cameron sit down to chat about the rapidly rising popularity of Chinese running shoes and the challenges of bringing them to the Running Warehouse market. Joe shares his experience of importing Chinese spikes back in the day and explains why it's a very different process now. We talk about our favorites, where the market is going, and look to the future of running!     If you enjoyed this...

After a brief hiatus, Joe is back in the studio with lots more to talk about! This week, he sits down with Cameron to talk about PUMA, the London Marathon, Dealer Conferences, and a run-in with Usain Bolt!     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

End of an Era. After 13 years as a Running Warehouse staple, Connor is taking to the road. In this farewell (for now) episode of Mr. Rubio Used to Run, we've got reflections, insights into new shoes, some parting hot takes, and maybe one or two tears getting shed.   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Running Wa...

From Flagstaff to Boston, this week Joe and Connor go into their recent adventures full of fast running and record setting performances. And while the pro runners are important, we also dive into a few of the latest shoe offerings including the ASICS Superblast 3, HOKA Cielo X 1 3.0, and the Skechers Aero Razor.   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtub...

Ultra Marathon Pro Charlie Lawrence joins us this week to talk about his transition from Marathon running, to setting the 50 Mile World Record. With a busy year of racing, Charlie is coming off the Chasing 100 event where he helped play a part in developing the most advanced race shoe ever, the adidas adizero Prime X Evo! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to ou...

This week Mr. Rubio and Connor return to discuss a busy month of travel. From Texas, to Oregon, and Back to California, there is lots of newness to reveal in the running shoe world!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

The top running shoes of 2026 are coming to Running Warehouse and this week Mr. Rubio and Connor discuss some of the shoes they are looking forward to most in the new year! With The Running Event happening all week in San Antonio, we get to take a sneak peak at the coolest and most innovative shoes from every brand. Be sure to keep an eye out on our Youtube channel throughout the week for the late...

The top running shoes of 2025 are here at Running Warehouse and this week Mr. Rubio and Connor go into all of their favorites. From daily trainers, to performance trainers, and even super shoes, we go into all the best running shoes and break down all the latest tech!!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Runni...

This week we take a deep dive into everything foam related. From the early days of EVA to the newest generation ATPU compounds, we go through each and share some industry insider stories never heard before! If you like to geek out on the latest running shoe tech, you wont want to miss this episde! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join...

This week the running worlds top foot doctor, Amol Saxena,  joins us to share his in depth knowledge of running injuries, new age recovery tools, running shoe design, and a whole lot more! Amol has not only has treated some of the top runners in the world (like Olympic medalist Galen Rupp) but is also a runner himself who understands the struggles we all face in the pursuit of getting faster. If y...

Joe returns from Eugene and gives us his full recap of USATF nationals, Connor is back racing, and we go deep into the secret adidas shoe built to break the 100k WR!! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion: Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

Former Footlocker XC / Kinney XC Champs Kira Jorgensen Abercromby And Julia Stamps Mallon join us in the studio this week to chat about their dominant HS cross country careers and the many lessons they've learned along the way. With many successes on the Track, Wall Street, and even in Space, Kira and Julia have had extremely impressive careers filled with some pretty entertaining stories that lef...

Lance Harter joins us this week and shares his experiences as the head Cross Country and Track coach at the University of Arkansas, Cal Poly Slo, and Team USA. As one of the most successful coaches in the sports history, Lance walks us through some of his training secrets and gives us a behind the scenes look at a few of the key issues facing NCAA athletes and recruiting today! If you enjoyed this...

This week on Mr. Rubio used To Run we have LOTS of records. From the stroller mile world record to Faith Kipyegon's Sub 4 mile attempt, we see alot of fast running that continues to blow our minds! If you're a true Track fan, you wont want to miss out on this weeks action packed episode!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the dis...

Pro Runner Brittany Charboneau joins us this week to talk about competing on the trails, coin collecting on the run, and improv comedy. A truly multi-talented person, Brittany brings an extra flare of excitement that you wont want to miss!!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...

Joe and Connor are back from the future in this double header episode of Mr. Rubio Used To Run. From California, to Boston, to Germany, and back to California, the Running Warehouse team has been traveling around the world and creating content. From hanging out with the influencers in Boston, to visiting the archive / athlete lab at adidas HQ in Herzo Germany, a lot has gone down over the past few...

Jordan Hogan (formerly Jordan Hasay) joins us this week to chat about her legendary running career! From setting untouchable junior national records to running world class marathon times, Jordan has excelled at every stage of her running journey and gives us some unique views of what it's like to compete at the professional level. Whether you're an Oregon Track fan or just want to hear about the e...

The spring racing season is in full effect and competition is getting SPICY! From baton attacks on the track to Ultra Marathoners getting DQ'd for illegal shoes, these races are not just seeing fast times but also crazy headlines. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDt-UWZV_fgr...

Nike advertising legend Vince Engel and the mileage king Bill "Mad Dog" Scobey join us on today's podcast to chat about running at Humboldt State in the 70s, racing with track and field legends through the 80s, and creating some of the most well known sports ads of the 90s. Get an exclusive look at the early days of the sport and the unique marketing that helped build it into what it is today! If...

Ultra Marathon veteran and Running Warehouse shoe buyer Erik Dube joins us this week on the pod to chat about the craziest 100 mile races, the top running shoes on the market, and his many experiences over the years in the Footwear Industry. If you are a fan of Running Warehouse history or just want to hear about the early days of Western States, you wont want to miss this episode of Mr. Rubio Use...

Mr. Rubio and Connor are back to chat their New Years goals for 2025, the performance limits for elite athletes as they get older, and some of the top running shoe picks in every category. If you consider yourself a true shoe nerd, this is definitely the episode for you! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!   Shop Run...

2024 has come and gone and we decided to go through all the best shoes from each brand to see what was hot and what was not! Along with the old, we also take a quick glimpse into the future and give some advice to newer runners looking to bump up their mileage in 2025!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!