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Travel with Running Warehouse Co-Founder Joe Rubio and YouTube running shoe sensation Connor Blalock into a new dimension of running. This is a dimension of running gear, training, industry vets, coaches, athletes and stories of past successes and failures. A podcast journey into the wondrous world of every and all things running. Your next epic running adventure awaits at: “Mr Rubio Used to Run”.

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    33 | Indoor Track Marathons, 100 Year Old Running Shoes, and Testing The adidas Evo 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 71:29


    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 weeks!   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_fgrrKYe88a1vD0vurpXMqnGw Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

    32 | Jordan (Hasay) Hogan: Proto Vaporflys, Cryosaunas, and National Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 55:34


    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 early fays of the Nike Vaporfly, you wont to miss this episode!   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_fgrrKYe88a1vD0vurpXMqnGw Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

    31 | Track Attacks, 100 Mile DQs, And New ASICS Super Shoes??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 79:53


    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_fgrrKYe88a1vD0vurpXMqnGw Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com  

    30 | Vince Engel: Nike Ads with Michael Jordan And Humboldt Running With Bill Scobey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 67:48


    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 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_fgrrKYe88a1vD0vurpXMqnGw Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

    29 | Erik Dube: RW Shoe Buyer And Ultra Marathon Veteran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 60:59


    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 Used To Run!   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

    28 | 2025 Goals, Performance Limits, And Mr. Rubio's Top Shoe Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 76:33


    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 Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

    27 | Best Running Shoes, Races, And Athletes Of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 68:52


    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!

    26 | Hobbs Kessler and Bryce Hoppel: The Electric Mid Distance Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 47:41


    Olympians Hobbs Kessler and Bryce Hoppel join us on this weeks episode to chat about their experiences training in Flagstaff, preparing for the Olympics, and racing against the 800m and 1500m against some of the top pros in the world. Get a behind the scenes look at what it's like to live and train like an Elite mid distance runner!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    25 | TRE Chaos, NCAA Nationals, And Sound Running XC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 45:18


    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 Running Event (TRE), to the fast paced performances of NCAAs/ Sound Running Champs, we give you the inside scoop on some of the most important running festivities of the year!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    24 | 2025 Shoe Sneak Preview, Old School Training Logs And Race Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 61:27


    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, we also have take a look back at old school training logs and go into some recent Race Wins!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    23 | Comeback Seasons, Super Shoe Studies, and Double Threshold Runs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 53:54


    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 technology and different training methods are in achieving success at your goal race!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    22 | Gary Tuttle: Racing In The 70s Against Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, And The USSR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 62:25


    This week we met up with the Former American Record holder and Ventura county legend, Gary Tuttle. From racing Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, and even the top USSR athletes, Gary had a prolific racing career on both the roads and track that spanned decades!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    21 | Secret Shoes, Run Clubs, And Historic Track Auctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 54:44


    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 secret shoes, meet up with some run clubs, and catch up with some old friends!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    20 | The Mad Shoe Scientist Behind Heeluxe Lab: Geoffrey Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 58:52


    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 durability, and even V02 max efficiencies, Geoff gives a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating all of your favorite running shoes.   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    19 | The Doctors And Influencers Of Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 58:29


    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 they share with us their immense knowledge of running shoes, training, and injuries. Whether you're an injured runner looking for a fix or a super fan of running shoes, we get some in-depth answers from the smartest runners in the space! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    18 | Believe In The Run - The OG Shoe Reviewers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 77:08


    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 days of running shoe reviews, to the rise of Run Clubs, and even some throwbacks to old school running shoe ads, this conversation is one 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!  

    17 | Olympic Trials Chaos, Super Shoe Injuries, And The Best Supplements!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 53:06


    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 the pros at the Wild Duck, there was no shortage of stories during this weeks episode! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!  

    16 | Bill "Mad Dog" Scobey: The Man Who Ran 200 Mile Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 56:59


    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 Team. A true legend of the sport, Bill brings out the raw running history that get us excited! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    15 | New Age Track Meets, Old School Racing Flats, and Sports Betting!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 41:31


    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 meets and leagues and the potential for sports betting, there are many changes that will shake up the sport in the coming months. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    14 | Designer Foams, Aerodynamic Shoes, And The Boston Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 44:37


    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 that are tuned at the molecular level, to the intricacies of aerodynamics, every brand is pushing the limits to make shoes faster and more efficient than ever!   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    13 | Todd Falker: The Man Reinventing Puma Running

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 56:42


    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 successful as an athlete, as well as in the shoe industry. With over 20 years of experience, Todd offers an innovative approach that leaves us excited for what's to come!   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    12 | The Future Of New Balance Running With Tom Carleo And Danny Orr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 61:31


    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 Danny is the GM of Performance Running. With diverse backgrounds and immense knowledge, both Tom and Danny have played a huge role at New Balance and have continued to help lift the Performance Running side to new heights.   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    11 | Olympic Runners, Dennis Rodman, And Fast Secret Service Agents!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 50:17


    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, Mr. Rubio brings back many great stories that will not disappoint! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    10 | Red-Line Workouts, Retro Shoes, And Longer Life Cycles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 38:45


    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 shoe life cycles. We also go into our thoughts on who we thought would make the Olympic marathon team (we were some-what right with our picks!)   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    9 | Carbon Plates, Shoe Reviews, And Crazy Running Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 58:45


    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 sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    8 | The Biggest Running Party Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 53:45


    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 space! We also had Sports Warehouse Marketing manager and HOKA Aggie Sean Davidson join in on the conversation to add in his own take on the city of Austin!   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    7 | Josh Kerr - Olympic Medalist and 1500m World Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 31:31


    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 taking bronze at the 2020 Olympics, and finally defeating Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the 2023 World Championships, Josh has proven to be one of the most dominant 1500m runners in the world.   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    6 | Keith Kelly - NCAA XC Champ, Cat 1 Cyclist, New Balance Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 42:50


    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 early age, to winning an NCAA XC title, and then finally ending up at New Balance selling shoes, Keith is a veteran in the space and brings the energy and passion that we love to be around.   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    5 | 2024 Running Shoe Sneak Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 52:40


    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 Alphafly 3 to secret mystery shoes, we breakdown everything launching over the next year.   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    4 | Craig Engels: Your Mother's Favorite Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 58:00


    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 the highschool XC bus, to joining the Nike Oregon Project, and now living and training in San Luis Obispo CA (the New Distance Hub), Craig brings so much energy that we don't see enough in the sport.  To see more of Craig be sure to give him a follow on IG: craigathor

    3 | Silly Running Shoe Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 43:48


    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 discuss the current marathon records, the Fick equation, speed golfing, and a whole lot more!   If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion!

    2 | Midsole Technology Breakdown - Running Shoe Foam Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 44:23


    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 influencers. From traditional EVA, to TPU's, and even Supercritical PEBA compounds, we go into each foam type as well as share many more running stories from over the years!   Shop all of Your Favorite Running Shoes: RunningWarehouse.com

    1 | The History Of Running Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 45:29


    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 sensation Connor Blalock into a new dimension of running. In this episode Joe and Connor dive deep into the progression of running shoes over the years and go into some of the key models that revolutionized each decade. From the early days of Running Warehouse to a sneak peak at the future, this episode is a true history lesson that provides a behind the scenes looks of what goes on behind closed doors at the Warehouse! Whether your a super fan of all things running or just looking for some fun stories to get you through your long run, "Mr. Rubio Used To Run" has got you covered!

    Mr. Rubio Used To Run Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 0:33


    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 chat running gear, training, coaches and much more. Stay Tuned for our full official release of Episode 1 coming very soon on all of your favorite streaming platforms!

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