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 Board of Directors – Brent Ayer, Pam Geernaert, Lou King, Mark Lawrence, Tim O’Keefe & John Stuart Calendar – Jenny Hallberg Competition – Shannon Matthews & Ruth Taylor Communications – Luanne Houck Membership – Nikki Martin & Kerry…
Calling all Steeplechasers! Share your club news or running-related experiences, expertise or interests with us in the next edition of Intervals. Submission guidelines are as follows: 500 word max for articles When possible, please submit a photo or image with your article and include photo credit or image source Send submissions to newsletter@steeplechasers.org The deadline…
Thanks to the hard work of Lou King, Frederick has been named a “Runner Friendly Community” by the Road Runners Club of America. Read more about the significance of this designation and what it means to be a “Runner Friendly Community” here.…
Results from the Frederick Women’s Distance Festival 5K, held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, have been posted. Grand Prix Series Standings have been updated accordingly. Full Results Steeps-Only Results Current Grand Prix Standings…
Although summer doesn’t officially end until September, with school starting in a few weeks, this is a perfect time to come together for some fun, yummy food, and good company. The Social Committee has a fun-filled day for the group planned on Saturday, August 26th from 12:00 – 6:00 at Utica Park in Frederick. For…
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