Results have been posted for the Summer Decathlon 1600m race, held on May 31st, 2023. This is the first in our Summer Decathlon series, which will run for the next 9 Wednesdays, until August 2. Meet at the Frederick High School track for this event free for all Steeplechaser members. Races start at 6:30. Show …
Frederick Steeplechasers Member Spotlight: Mary Bellamy ()
This week’s incredible member spotlight is on someone who has stepped up many times to volunteer at races and has recently stepped up to help our Volunteer Committee! Thank you for all you do to support the Steeps Mary Bellamy!
I may be the only member of the Steeplechasers who has never run anywhere. I …
RESULTS POSTED FOR THE FREDERICK HALF MARATHON ()
Results have been posted for the Frederick Half Marathon, held on May 7th 2023. As this event is part of the FSRC Grand Prix Series and Equalizer Series both series standings have been updated accordingly.
RESULTS POSTED FOR THE MAKIN’ HAY 10k ()
Results have been posted for the Makin’ Hay 10k, held on April 22nd 2023. As this race is part of the FSRC Grand Prix Series, the Grand Prix Series standings have been updated accordingly.
RESULTS POSTED FOR THE WILD TRAIL 5K ()
Results have been posted for the Wild Trail 5k, held on April 16th 2023. As this event is part of the FSRC Grand Prix Series, the series standings have been updated accordingly.
RESULTS POSTED FOR FOREST OF NEEDWOOD 5 MILER ()
Results have been posted for the Forest of Needwood 5 Miler, which was held on March 11th 2023. As this event is part of the Frederick Steeplechasers Grand Prix Series, the series standings have been updated accordingly.
President’s Message ()
If you’re a member of the Steeplechasers, you can help promote the Club and be an ambassador for running in the Frederick Community. Last weekend I happened to be at Walkersville High School just when the track team was meeting for their morning practice. I introduced myself to their fantastic coach and asked if I …
Frederick Steeplechasers 2022 Annual Awards ()
The Steeplechasers held their 2022 Annual Awards Banquet at the Arc of Frederick County on Saturday January 28, 2023. 108 people were in attendance. The banquet recognizes Steeplechasers who have had an exceptional year of running or service. The Competition Committee solicits nominations for awards each year, and combs through the submissions to select award recipients.
Find out more about this year’s award recipients!
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Results have been posted for the RRCA Club Challenge 10 Miler, held on February 26th 2023. As this race is part of both the FSRC Grand Prix Series and Equalizer Series, both series standings have been updated accordingly.
President’s Message ()
In the Beginning
When I joined the club at the end of 2014, I never saw myself becoming the president of the club. In actuality, I never saw myself becoming a runner. I was one of those kids who would try to get out of PE class and would avoid physical activities, such as yard work. I started working out in college and briefly played on the women’s rugby team. I kept up with aerobic classes after college, but it wasn’t until the school I was working at started planning a 5K that I started getting interested in running. I can still remember my dad’s Facebook post after my first half marathon, sharing about his daughter who was a “late bloomer”. While I didn’t meet my overly ambitious goal of a 2-hour half marathon (my time was 2:02:40), I had caught the running bug and had found a running club to help me with my goals.
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