Queen City Running, a long-time dream of owner Joe Brinkmann, opened in May of 2016. Joe has worked in the running specialty business for over 20 years, starting as a sales associate and working his way up to shoe buyer and training group coordinator at The Running Spot. In addition, Joe has been a huge part of the local running community, completing his first race in 1996 along with a number of other local & national races, including marathons in Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, San Francisco, San Diego and Columbus.
Joe’s passion for running has led to his coaching thousands of runners over the past 20+ years. In 2013, Joe knew it was time to start his own training group and open his own store. The Queen City Running Club was created in 2014 and drew 280 members in its first season. Since then the group has grown to over 1500 participants annually, topping off at over 600 runners and walkers for 2019’s Flying Pig Marathon training. Playing off of the success of the group, Queen City Running opened to much fan fair in May of 2016, and has been warmly received by local runners, walkers and members of the QCRC family.
Today, Queen City Running offers a variety of running and walking footwear, apparel and accessories from more than 15 different vendors and is the first running specialty store on the West Side of Cincinnati. Customers can expect to have their feet assessed and given proper footwear recommendations by Joe and his seasoned staff.
QCR Staff
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Donna Piatt, Sales Associate & Marathon Training Program Head Coach (West) Donna has been working at QCR since 2019, but she has been a member of the QCR family for 6 years as our lead marathon training coach. In addition to working at the store and leading our group, Donna is a very accomplished ultramarathoner. |
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Adam Noeth, Sales Associate (West) Adam has been with QCR since 2018, and is a recent graduate from Xavier University. Adam is also an alumni of Elder High School and of their cross country and track programs. He was named team captain of both in 2016. |
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Mike Enderly, Sales Associate (West) Mike has been with QCR since 2017, after 18 years at Bob Roncker's Running Spot. Mike is a 20 year veteran triathlete, with a degree in Exercise Physiology |
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Mark Stansbery, Sales Associate (North) Mark started running in his early 40's in order to "get in better shape" and it worked! Running became an important part of his life and is still running, walking, swimming, and cycling nearly 30 years later. He started working at the running store about 7 years ago and likes nothing better than helping runners of all abilities to reach their goals. |
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Pete Dewbury, Sales Associate (West) Pete has been with QCR since 2016, after being with Bob Roncker's Running Spot since 2004. He started running at age 46 and soon after began training and competing in marathons. Pete has been a longtime champion of our walking group and he used to organize the weekly meet-ups. |
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Erin Sterling, Sales Associate (North) Erin started with QCR in May, after over a decade of being a stay-at-home mom with my 4 kids. She began running in 2009, when she registered for the Columbus Half Marathon, and has been hooked ever since. Erin says that she loves the feeling of accomplishment, in addition to the many wonderful friendships that have bloomed out of our fantastic running community! |
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Cindy Register, Sales Associate (North) Cindy joined Queen City Running in March of 2019. She is an avid runner with a passion for triathlons that began at age 50. She has completed 6 full marathons, including Boston, and is a 2x IRONMAN finisher. Cindy is married and loves to eat ice cream every night! |
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Rachel Bradley, Sales Associate (North) Rachel started working at the North Queen City Running Store in 2018. She has been a member of the Queen City Running Club since 2016; and coaches the GetUp'NGo Group and the Half Marathon Group. Rachel's goals are to make sure every customer has a great fitting shoe and positive experience in our stores. |
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Shauna Hastings, Sales Associate (West) Shauna has been a pillar at QCR, joining the crew when the store opened back in 2016. She got started in the running store business back at Bob Roncker's Running Spot in 1998. She's also a certified Pedorthist and Athletic trainer. A runner herself, she has completed 4 marathons including Chicago twice, Columbus, and Dublin, Ireland! |
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Paul Groh, Sales Associate (North)
Meet Paul Groh, our newest member at the West Chester store. Paul is a graduate of Moeller High School and former cross country runner. He enjoys competing in all races from 10Ks to full marathons. He especially loves retirement and filling in with the Queen City team |
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Jeff Clem, Sales Associate (West)
Jeff is a long time West-sider and a proud Colerain High School Alumni. He has been running for over 25 years and one of his favoirte routes is the outer loop at White Water Park. Jeff recently finished his 30th half marathon. |
Come in to one of our two locations and our wonderful associates will be happy to help you with shoe fittings, product recomendations, and answer questions!
