Podcast
Mr. Rubio Used To Run
Travel with Running Warehouse Co-Founder Joe Rubio 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”.
- Episodes
- 54
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 56 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
54 episodes, newest first
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30 min
S2E7 | Monica DeVreese, rabbit Co-Founder
Season 2, Episode 7
Show notes
This week, we sat down with rabbit co-founder Monica DeVreese to talk about her journey through the running industry. An experienced runner, store owner, consumer, and brand builder herself, Monica brings experience-inspired passion to her apparel, footwear, and business. Joe and Monica talk about her start in the industry, ultramarathon successes, and share stories from memory lane.
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29 min
S2E6 | Berlin Marathon and Adios Pro 5
Episode 52
Show notes
After a busy trip to Berlin, Joe sits down with Cameron and Erik to chat about racing, athletes, shoes, and exciting new projects from adidas. We discuss our thoughts on the Adios Pro 5, unpack some controversy, and unpack Erik’s experience after racing the Berlin Marathon with them on his feet. Stick around until the end for an adidas merchandise giveaway opportunity!
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29 min
S2E5 | Tales from UTMB® with Becky Winicki
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
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.
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21 min
S2E4 | Benefits of Interval Training
Season 2, Episode 4
Show notes
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.
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27 min
S2E3 | Why Marathon Training is Like Pulp Fiction
Season 2, Episode 3
Show notes
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.
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24 min
S2E2 | Chinese Running Shoes
Episode 51
Show notes
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!
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19 min
S2E1 | Mr. Rubio is Back!!
Season 2, Episode 1
Show notes
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!
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28 min
46 | Goodbye, Connor!
Episode 50
Show notes
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.
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56 min
45 | Track Records and The Distance Of Hub Of America
Episode 49
Show notes
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.
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1 hr 18 min
44 | Charlie Lawrence - 50 Mile WR Holder And adidas Prime X Evo Tester
Episode 48
Show notes
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!
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1 hr 27 min
43 | Mr. Rubio's Shoe Adventures - TRE And USATF XC Nationals
Episode 47
Show notes
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!
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1 hr 6 min
42 | NEW 2026 Running Shoes!!! Sneak Peak Of The Top Upcoming Shoes
Episode 46
Show notes
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 latest updates!
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1 hr 12 min
41 | Mr. Rubio's Top Running Shoe Picks 2025
Episode 45
Show notes
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!!
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51 min
40 | The Ultimate Guide To Midsole Foams | Deep Dive Into EVA, PEBA, ATPU, TPEE
Episode 44
Show notes
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!
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56 min
39 | Amol Saxena: The #1 Doctor Of The Track Stars
Episode 43
Show notes
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.
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1 hr 11 min
38 | Track Nationals Recap, Illegal Ultramarathon Shoes, And New Training Techniques!!!
Episode 42
Show notes
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!!
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54 min
37 | The Original HS XC National Champions: Kira Jorgensen Abercromby And Julia Stamps Mallon
Episode 41
Show notes
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 left us truly inspired!
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1 hr 32 min
36 | Lance Harter: Legendary NCAA Track And XC Coach
Episode 40
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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!
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1 hr 12 min
35 | Stroller Mile World Record, Women's Sub 4 Mile, And Grand Slam Track News
Episode 39
Show notes
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!
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1 hr
34 | Brittany Charboneau: Pro Runner, Amateur Comedian, Full Time Mother!
Episode 38
Show notes
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!!
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