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A podcast about my races and training, and just about anything else, email me at justarunner65@gmail.com

Bruce McIntosh


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 286 EPISODES


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    A Tale of 2 Half's! Ep. 250

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:58


    Bruce talks with Amy Rossler-Johnson about the Glass City Half Marathon, his time there and at the Pittsburgh Half. Then Erin Burns shows up (just a few days late) to show her running of the Pittsburgh Half. McIntoshruncoaching.comemail Bruce@McIntoshruncoaching.com

    Boston Marathon Recaps! Ep. 249

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 38:46


    Bruce talks with Kristie Schumaker, Chad Strong and Amanda and Gary Ford about their experiences at the 2025 Boston Marathon.Email Bruce at Justarunner65@gmail.comBruce@Mcintoshruncoaching.comMcIntoshruncoaching.com

    Justa Book Club April - Becoming a Sustainable Runner Ep. 248

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 38:19


    April's Book Club is Becoming a Sustainable Runner by Tina Muir and Zoe Rom. In the discussion Bruce is joined by Amy Johnson, Dawn Gregory and Patrick Leber.If interested in coaching email Bruce@Mcintoshruncoaching.com or go to McIntoshruncoaching.com

    Glass City Preview! Ep. 247

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 39:49


    A discussion about upcoming Glass City Marathon and Half. Clint McCormick , Glass Cisty race director , joins Bruce, Amy, James Gina and Joshua.podcast is sponsored by McIntosh Run Coaching. Check it out at McIntoshruncoaching.com

    April Run Community Ep. 246

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 29:41


    Bruce and Candace discuss upcoming run events in the Youngstown area! Wednesday Group runs! The Y-Town 10 and 5 Miler! Youngstown Sole to City Half marathon! and more!! Need help preparing for any event? Going for a PR? BQ? Contact Bruce at Justarunner65@gmail.com for a coaching consultation to see how a coach can help you!

    Candace Madden Ep. 245

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 34:47


    Candace Madden joins Bruce to discuss her role organizing the Boardman Second Sole Group Run, her upcoming trip to the Rome Marathon and more. You can find Candace every Wednesday at 6 at Second Sole 755 Boardman-Canfield rd. if you are looking for someone to run with, You can email with suggestions or if your interested in Coaching at Justarunner65@gmail.com https://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh

    Steel Valley Triathlon Club Ep. 244

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 50:02


    Bruce is joined by Kim Ruble SVTC President and Angie Pettitt Vice President, they discuss everything you want to know about the Steel Valley Triathlon Club. Join them for a pancake breakfast March 9, 2025. You can join their Facebook group to learn more or go to www.steelvalleytriclub.com you can email Bruce at justarunner65@gmail.comhttps://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh

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    Justa Book Club: Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes Ep. 243

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:51


    Justa Runners podcast Book Club discusses Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karanazes. Bruce McIntosh hosts the discusion with Amy Rossler-Johnson, Dawn Gregory and Patrick Leber. email Bruce for run coaching at Justarunner65@gmail.comhttps://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh

    injury and Illness Ep. 242

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 39:56


    Bruce and Dawn talk about recent ailments.Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.comhttps://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh

    Clint McCormick: Glass City Race Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 41:02


    Clint McCormick returns to discuss the upcoming races, Amy has a quiz! And first time on Pod Gina Kearns joins in! A fun conversation even with technical difficulties! Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com https://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh

    December Book Club: Faster, Faster, Farther by Maggie Mertens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 31:45


    December Book Club we discuss Better, Faster, Farther by Maggie Mertens. It goes over the history over of womens running and more. email Bruce at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Looking towards 2025 Ep. 239

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 35:05


    Bruce, Amy, James, Greg and Chad discuss what's ahead for 2025! Well sort of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Pacer Tom Perri Ep. 238

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 35:49


    Tom Perri talks about his life of running and over 700 marathons, more then 200 since being diagnosed with cancer. We discuss the book he wrote, Running, M y Salvation From Stage 4 Cancer. For coaching email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Sandy Manley: A Monumental Review. Ep. 237

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 32:24


    Sandy Manley is on to discuss her 25th marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    November Book Club: DNF: Rising from the Ashes by Amy Mower Ep. 236

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 39:14


    The Justa Runners Book club discusses DNF: Rising From the Ashes with the author Amy Mower. This is the third book we have reviewed this month meeting has host Bruce McIntosh with Amy Rossler -Johnson, Patrick Leber and Dawn Gregory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Charlotte Marathon Race Report Ep. 235

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 41:39


    Bruce McIntosh with Amy Rossler-Johnson about his experience at the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on November 16th. Email Bruce at Justarunner65@Gmail.com for more information on McIntosh Run Coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Dawn at Berlin Marathon Ep. 234

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 38:55


    Dawn Gregory shares about her time at the Berlin Marathon. And idle chit chat. Email Bruce at Justarunner65@gmail.com to inquire about coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Chad Strong takes on Columbus Marathon Ep. 233

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 37:37


    Bruce McIntosh and Erin Burns chat with Chad Strong about his Columbus Marathon! email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Book Club: Running the Dream by Matt Fitzgerald EP. 232

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 55:05


    October Book Club: Discussion about Running the Dream with Bruce McIntosh, Erin Burns, Amy Rossler-Johnson and Patrick Leber are joined by the author Matt Fitzgerald. A really fun discussion about living has a pro runner. Email for questions or coaching inquiries at justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Peace Race 25K! Ep. 231

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 30:11


    Bruce, Erin, Amy and Chad discuss running the Peace Race 25K on October 6. A fun day! Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    A Coach at the Akron Marathon & Half Ep. 230

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 27:59


    Bruce is joined by Emily Pounds and Kaytlin Felger, 2 of the 3 runnners Bruce coaches that were participating in the Akron Marathon or Half. Emily was running the marathon and Kaytlin ran her first half marathon. Reach me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

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    A Most Unlikely Runner Ep229

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 47:36


    Mary McManus shares her story of going thru Post polio syndrome to running the Boston Marathon. Mary shared her story in “A Most Unlikely Runner: Inspiration From the Heart of a Warrior”, Mary takes you through her magnificent journey of transformation with poetry and narrative that will uplift and inspire you. After a setback in 2021/2022 and, after a 6 year hiatus from participating in events, Mary set her sights on tackling the Bermuda hills in the 2024 10K celebrating 17 years of healing, and her 70th birthday intent on sharing her powerful message of healing, hope and possibilities! Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Book Club: Choosing to Run by Des Linden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 38:32


    Monthly Book Club! Bruce McIntosh is Joined by Erin Burns and Amy Rossler-Johnson to discuss this months book.... umm give me a second I know this! Choosing to Run: A Memoir by Des Linden. Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

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    The FrontRunner -Brad Fawley Ep. 227

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 47:05


    Bruce speaks with Brad Fawley who recently released the book the Frontrunner. Learn about Brad, his book and the writing/publishing process. please excuse a few technical glitches. Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Patrick Leber - Why Run When.. Ep. 226

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 49:46


    Bruce talks with Patrick Leber about his book, Why Run When You Can Drive and Smoke at the Same Time, his long running career and going into self publishing. Be sure to leave a rating and review! email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Peace Race Preview III

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 45:30


    Joe Lucci, Al George and Joe Sliman join Bruce at Rachels Restaurant in Austintown to discuss the upcoming Peace Race! Have a group signing up? use Code TEAM5OFF to save $5 Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com for more information on coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Erin Burns at the Lighthouse Triathlon Ep. 224

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 44:29


    Erin Burns Joins Bruce to discuss her time in Michigan at The Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon. For Coaching inquiries email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Run with the Rams s5K EP. 223

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 27:05


    Bruce is joined by Amy Rossler-Johnson and Kyrsti Davis to discuss the recent Run with the Rams 5K! For Run Coaching inquiries email me at justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Coaching Call with Emily Ep. 222

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 29:09


    Emily Pounds joins Bruce with a discussion of MS Bike ride, her training for the Akron Marathon and advantages of a running coach. Email me at Justarunner65@gmail for any coaching inqueries. Use code BRUCE10 to save when you sign up for the Charlotte Marathon, Charlottemarathon.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

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    Presque Isle Half Race Report EP. 221

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 43:04


    Bruce McIntosh, Dawn and Scott Gregory, Greg Gamble, and Amy Rossler-Johnson while James naps, get together to discuss their Presque Isle Half Marathon experiences. Email me at justarunner65@gmail.com for coaching inqueries or questions, comments or suggestions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    DC Lucchesi and the Charlotte Marathon! Ep. 220

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 28:41


    DC Lucchessi of the Running Around Charlotte Podcast joins Bruce to talk about running the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon! Great Chat! DC's enthusiasm will make you want to run Charlotte Marathon or Half on November. If you decide to sign up use my code BRUCE10 to save when you register! thecharlottemarathon.comruncharlotte.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Wedding Run and Lighthouse Half Ep. 219

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 31:11


    Bruce chats with Amy Rossler-Johnson about her and James Johnsons Wedding Day Run and Bruce's Lighthouse Half marathon the next day. Looking for a running coach? contact me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Technical Difficulties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 39:35


    Bruce has technical difficulties has he joined by Amy, Dawn Gregory, Chad Strong and the Ghost of Greg Gamble. If you are interested in working with a running coach please in email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com so we can discuss a plan for you... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    The upcoming Spring Classic Sprint Triathlon Ep. 217

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 33:38


    Bruce meets with Tom Grantonic and Sandy Manley about the upcoming Spring Classic Sprint Triathlon at the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman on June 9, 2024 7:30 AM. Listen for all you could want to know about the race. Sign up/volunteer below. www.springclassicsprint.com Email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com Run coaching information here ⁠Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Peace Race part 2. Ep. 216

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 45:27


    Bruce talk with Peace Race board members Joe Vanek, Jason Kotarski and Paul Gerhardstein to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary Peace Race on October 6. When they can stay on topic. Thanks for listening. Please like, review and share the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

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    Pittsburgh Marathon Recap! Ep. 215

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 35:13


    Amy Rossler, Brenda Ford, David Edwards, Amanda and Gary Ford joins Bruce to share their experience at the Pittsburgh Marathon and half. Email any questions or comments to Justarunner65@gmail.com Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City Race Reports! Ep. 214

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 45:52


    Bruce is joined by Greg Gamble, Jennifer Perkins and Chad Strong to talk about our experiences at the Glass City Marathon and Half! Please excuse the technical difficulties im still learning Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Dawn's Boston Marathon Recap Ep. 213

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 44:16


    Dawn discusses her experience at the 2024 Boston Marathon, with a few technical difficulties. https://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City Training Update part 2 Ep. 212

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 32:12


    Clint McCormick, Glass City Marathon Ra discusses how Glass City preparations are going. And he gets quizzed by Amy about the race. Reach me at Justarunner65@gmail.com. Please Share, like. Subscribe and leave a rating/review to help promote the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City training update Part 1. Ep. 211

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 36:53


    Bruce, Dawn, Greg, Chad, Amy and James have a discussion about the upcoming Glass City Marathon and Half. Plus Amy gives a quiz! Email me at Justarunner65@hmail.com. For coaching https://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    The 50th Youngstown Peace Race Ep. 210

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 38:24


    a conversation with 4board members of the Youngstown Peace Race, Sandy Manley, Becky Rudzik, Chris Russo and Kathy Hickman. Come learn everything you want to know about the race and more! Email me questions or comments to Justarunner65@gmail.com Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    20 Years and Running Ep. 209

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 40:50


    Bruce talks with Dawn about reaching 20 years of running, how to celebrate it, some highlights Help support the podcast by sharing or leaving a rating and review. Email Justarunner65@gmail.com for coaching. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City March Training and Update and more Ep. 208

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 40:00


    Bruce, Dawn, Erin and Amy talk about training for upcoming Glass City Marathon and Half, the Mill Creek Distance Classic Half race recap and more! https://coaches.vdoto2.com/bruce-mcintosh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City Race Director Clint McCormick Ep. 207

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 53:04


    Clint McCormick the race Director of the Glass City marathon joins a group chat answering questions about race from host Bruce McIntosh with Erin Burns, Greg Gamble, Chad Strong, Amy Rossler, James Johnson and Glass City Influencer Jennifer Perkins. Sign up for race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/GlassCityMarathon?raceRefCode=h12NwNpG&utm_source=RunSignUp&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=h12NwNpG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Mill Creek Distance Classic Ep. 206

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 32:38


    Bruce and Dawn have a discussion about the Mill Creek Distance Classic with Youngstown Road Runners Club president Michelle Hirschl and Emily Huston-Pounds. Sign up for race below https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Youngstown/34thMillCreekDistanceClassicHalfMarathon5Mile. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Kayla Aluise Ep. 205

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 37:57


    A chat with Nutrition coach Kayla Aluise about running and nutrition. You can learn more at https://www.wellnesswithkayla.com/ or on Instagram @wellwithkay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Glass City Marathon: training begins Ep. 204

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 45:15


    A group discussion about the upcoming Glass City Marathon and half led by Amy Rossler with Bruce McIntosh, Dawn Gregory, Scott Gregory, Erin Burns, Chad Strong, and James Johnson. Reach me @Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    2023 a Quick Recap Ep. 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 35:34


    Bruce and Dawn discuss how 2023 went and preliminary goals for 2024. Reach me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Emily Pounds EP. 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 35:26


    Bruce and Dawn talk with Emily Pounds about her Boston Qualifying attempt at the St. George Marathon, running was coached by Bruce and had a nutrition coach Kayla Aluise, found her at wellnesswithkayla.com to help her reach her goals. check here for run coaching Bruce MCINTOSH | VDOT Coach Marketplace (vdoto2.com) or email me at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    Dannete Lyden Ep. 201

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 51:01


    Bruce and Dawn get to know Dannete Lyden and her reasons for running and her adventure at the New York City Marathon. Email comments or get a coach at Justarunner65@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

    THE 200th Episode and Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 61:19


    A celebration of reaching 200 episodes with a long waited interview with Bruce McIntosh by Dawn Gregory, Scott Gregory, Amy Rossler, James Johnson, Greg Gamble and Chad Strong. Email questions or comments to Justarunner65@gmail.com. Please leave or 5 star rating. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justarunner/support

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