Mr. Rubio Used To Run
Episodes
46 | Goodbye, Connor!
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
45 | Track Records and The Distance Of Hub Of America
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
44 | Charlie Lawrence - 50 Mile WR Holder And adidas Prime X Evo Tester
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
43 | Mr. Rubio's Shoe Adventures - TRE And USATF XC Nationals
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
42 | NEW 2026 Running Shoes!!! Sneak Peak Of The Top Upcoming Shoes
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
41 | Mr. Rubio's Top Running Shoe Picks 2025
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
40 | The Ultimate Guide To Midsole Foams | Deep Dive Into EVA, PEBA, ATPU, TPEE
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
39 | Amol Saxena: The #1 Doctor Of The Track Stars
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, r...
38 | Track Nationals Recap, Illegal Ultramarathon Shoes, And New Training Techniques!!!
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
37 | The Original HS XC National Champions: Kira Jorgensen Abercromby And Julia Stamps Mallon
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
36 | Lance Harter: Legendary NCAA Track And XC Coach
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
35 | Stroller Mile World Record, Women's Sub 4 Mile, And Grand Slam Track News
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
34 | Brittany Charboneau: Pro Runner, Amateur Comedian, Full Time Mother!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
33 | Indoor Track Marathons, 100 Year Old Running Shoes, and Testing The adidas Evo 2
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ca...
32 | Jordan (Hasay) Hogan: Proto Vaporflys, Cryosaunas, and National Records
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Hogan (formerly Jordan Hasay) joins us this week to chat about her legendary running career! From setting untouchable junior national records t...
31 | Track Attacks, 100 Mile DQs, And New ASICS Super Shoes??
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ill...
30 | Vince Engel: Nike Ads with Michael Jordan And Humboldt Running With Bill Scobey
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
29 | Erik Dube: RW Shoe Buyer And Ultra Marathon Veteran
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 run...
28 | 2025 Goals, Performance Limits, And Mr. Rubio's Top Shoe Picks
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
27 | Best Running Shoes, Races, And Athletes Of 2024
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
26 | Hobbs Kessler and Bryce Hoppel: The Electric Mid Distance Duo
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olympians Hobbs Kessler and Bryce Hoppel join us on this weeks episode to chat about their experiences training in Flagstaff, preparing for the Olympi...
25 | TRE Chaos, NCAA Nationals, And Sound Running XC
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Running Warehouse Team has been busy traveling around the country and checking out the latest shoes and fastest races. From the chaos of The Runni...
24 | 2025 Shoe Sneak Preview, Old School Training Logs And Race Wins
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Running Event is almost here and we give you an early sneak preview of some of the best new running shoes coming out in 2025! Along with new shoes...
23 | Comeback Seasons, Super Shoe Studies, and Double Threshold Runs
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The racing season is in full swing and here at Running Warehouse, it's Comeback Season! This week we go in deep on just how important new super shoe t...
22 | Gary Tuttle: Racing In The 70s Against Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, And The USSR
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we met up with the Former American Record holder and Ventura county legend, Gary Tuttle. From racing Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, and e...
21 | Secret Shoes, Run Clubs, And Historic Track Auctions
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From UTMB to San Diego, Mr. Rubio and Connor have been traveling around the world for some top tier racing action! Along the way they spot some new se...
20 | The Mad Shoe Scientist Behind Heeluxe Lab: Geoffrey Gray
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Geoffrey Gray of Heeluxe Lab joins us this week to chat about everything that goes into testing running shoes. From cushioning, to traction, to du...
19 | The Doctors And Influencers Of Running
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we our joined by Matt Klein from Doctors of Running and Dr. Lisa Mitro DPT. Both Doctors are accomplished in the Physical Therapy space and ...
18 | Believe In The Run - The OG Shoe Reviewers
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Rubio and Connor are joined this week by some of the biggest shoe reviewers in the game, Thomas and Robbe from Believe In The Run. From the early ...
17 | Olympic Trials Chaos, Super Shoe Injuries, And The Best Supplements!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Rubio and Connor return from a busy summer of travels to recap the chaos that was the 2024 Olympic trials. From amazing races, to partying with th...
16 | Bill "Mad Dog" Scobey: The Man Who Ran 200 Mile Weeks
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Scobey joins us this week to talk about his many years of high mileage running, encounters with Steve Prefontaine, and his World Record Relay Tea...
15 | New Age Track Meets, Old School Racing Flats, and Sports Betting!!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Rubio and Connor are back and this week they tackle the pressing issue of saving the sport of track and field! With the addition of new track meet...
14 | Designer Foams, Aerodynamic Shoes, And The Boston Marathon
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Rubio and Connor have been traveling the world, getting a behind the scenes look at the latest and greatest running shoes. From designer foams tha...
13 | Todd Falker: The Man Reinventing Puma Running
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet up with Todd Falker who is the Product Line Manager at Puma Running. Todd shares his story and lays out what it takes to be successf...
12 | The Future Of New Balance Running With Tom Carleo And Danny Orr
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet up with two legends in the running shoe space, Tom Carleo and Danny Orr. Tom is the VP of North America Running at New Balance and D...
11 | Olympic Runners, Dennis Rodman, And Fast Secret Service Agents!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Connor return from a busy few weeks to recap all the amazing races and crazy people met along the way. From the Olympic Trials, to Millrose, M...
10 | Red-Line Workouts, Retro Shoes, And Longer Life Cycles
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe and Connor discuss their thoughts on workouts that push you to the red line, throwback retro shoes, and the common trend of increasing s...
9 | Carbon Plates, Shoe Reviews, And Crazy Running Labs
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joe and Connor dive into unique carbon plates, running shoe reviews, crazy running labs, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode be su...
8 | The Biggest Running Party Of The Year
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are back and chatting about the craziness of Austin Texas during TRE, what could just be the biggest week of the year in the running spac...
7 | Josh Kerr - Olympic Medalist and 1500m World Champion
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kerr joins us this week to talk about his rise to fame in the running world. From his early days running with the Edinburgh athletic club, to tak...
6 | Keith Kelly - NCAA XC Champ, Cat 1 Cyclist, New Balance Sales
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long time friend and XC beast Keith Kelly joins us this week to talk about his impressive career in the sport of running. From club running at an earl...
5 | 2024 Running Shoe Sneak Previews
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is looking to be a big year for running shoes and we go into all the best super shoes, daily trainers, and trail options. From the new Nike Alpha...
4 | Craig Engels: Your Mother’s Favorite Runner
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Engels, one of the biggest names in track and field, joins us for episode 4 to share with us his running story. From the early days hiding on th...
3 | Silly Running Shoe Names
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running shoe names can make or break a shoe and in 2023 there have been lots of silly name choices. We go into all of our favorite names as well as di...
2 | Midsole Technology Breakdown - Running Shoe Foam Guide
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Rubio is back and this week breaks down all of the confusing foam compounds and names that get thrown around by your favorite brands and influence...
1 | The History Of Running Shoes
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate running podcast that you've been waiting for is finally here! Travel with Running Warehouse Co-Founder Joe Rubio and YouTube running shoe...
Mr. Rubio Used To Run Trailer
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel with Running Warehouse Co-Founder Joe Rubio and YouTube running shoe sensation Connor Blalock into a new dimension of running. Come along as we...