As I write my President’s message for this quarter, I reflect on yesterday’s Steeplechaser activities. I started my day by running 10 miles with the half marathon training group. Led by their coach, Josh Roane, there were approximately 12 runners who came out to join the group run. The course weaved through the beautiful Frederick …
The Amazing and Adaptable Human Body Part 1: The Damage and Repair Cycle
By S. Nicole Davis, DPT
The first time you do hill work, or run a long distance, it’s pretty hard. But do it consistently for a few weeks and it gets easier. The human body is amazing in its ability to adapt …
Results from the Rick O’Donnell 5.22 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge, held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, have been posted. Grand Prix Series Standings have been updated accordingly.
Full 5.22 Mile Results
Steeps-Only 5.22 Mile Results
Full Ultra Challenge Results
Current Grand Prix Standings…
by Brent Ayer
“I See No Good Reason to Act My Age” – author unknown
In November of 1985, the Frederick News-Post ran a feature on an area runner, 73- year old Don Leatherman. It focused on how Leatherman became a runner at age 55. Here is how the News-Post described the running scene when …
by Kerry McHugh
Alexandra Heminsley was never a runner. She was a bar-goer, a partier, and a fad exerciser. But on something of a whim, she decided to finally believe all of those rumors of the “runner’s high,” and set out for a jog.
That first “jog” did not go well. With humor and candor, …
Welcome to Parkrun – Free, Weekly, Timed 5k Runs in a Park Near You
by Malcolm Senior
Parkrun was started by Paul Sinton-Hewitt when he was injured as a way to keep in touch with his running mates. He timed their 5k, and then they all went for coffee together. Twelve years later there are …
September 23, 2:00-5:00 p.m. – Nothing says Fall like an afternoon at a winery listening to music and visiting with friends.
This month’s happy hour takes us to Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery & Brewery in Thurmont. There is live music from 2-5, but they open at noon if you want to get there early. Outside …
June – August 2017
Date Race Athletes / Results
6/3/2017 – ParkRun College Park 5k: Lokesh Meena 18:19 (3rd overall)
6/3/2017 – Baltimore 10 Miler: Louis Schiavone 59:17 (10th overall)
6/4/2017 – Bel Air Town Run 5k: Art Gregory 23:26 (1st AG)
6/7/2017 – PPTC Al Goldstein Summer Series #2: Lokesh Meena 18:15
6/11/2017 – …
President – Jill Cameron
Vice President – Eric Cameron
Secretary – Nicole Davis
Treasurer – Harriet Langlois
Calendar – Jenny Hallberg
Community Service, Gettysburg Marathon, Jill Cameron
Community Service, JFK 50 Aid Station – Paul Christiansen
Competitions – Shannon Matthews
Communications – Luanne Houck
Happy Hour – Heidi Novak & Syble Roane
Membership – Nikki …
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