Two months into leading the Steeplechasers, and all I can say is WOW!!! I’ve made a concerted effort to get out in support of our events, our volunteers, and most importantly, you as our members. While getting out, I’ve seen so many inspiring stories that make it worth all the work we all put in. …
Month: March 2019
FASTER IN THE PAST: Tim O’Keefe, A Competitor at Every Distance ()

by Brent Ayer
You may know Tim O’Keefe as the affable director of the Frederick Steeplechasers Summer Decathlon race series or as a past club president and long-serving board member. Less likely is that you are aware of his competitive abilities across almost every racing distance. With the Steeplechasers now boasting over one thousand individuals, …
Phunt 25k/50k Race Report ()

by Angela Papillo
When I registered for the Phunt 25k almost a year in advance, I had no idea whether I could run that far on trails or roads. My longest trail run had been at the half marathon distance, and I only had a couple of those under my belt.
My running friends all …
Racing Team Results December 2018 – February 2019 ()
Date Race Athlete / Results
2019-02-24 | RRCA Club Challenge 10 miler | Ruth Taylor 1:20:29, Art Gregory 1:23:30, Chris VanSant 1:06:49, Claire Heasman 1:04:03 (8th Overall Female, 1st Masters Female) |
2019-02-10 | Bear Run 4 Miler | Mike Geisler 25:36 |
2019-02-03 | Run your Ice Off 5k | Jamie Wisz 19:56 (1st overall female) |
2019-02-02 | Lewis Memorial Race 10 |
FSRC Officers & Key Volunteers ()
President – Robert Hall
Vice President – Josh Roane
Treasurer – Crystal Tressler
Secretary – Heidi Novak
Board of Directors – Jill Cameron, Pam Geernaert, Lou King, Mark Lawrence, Tim O’Keefe, John Stuart
Calendar – Mike Kearney
Competition – Shannon Matthews & Ruth Taylor
Communications, Chair – Louis Schiavone
Communications, Public Relations – Louis Schiavone…
Now Accepting Applications for FSRC Memorial Scholarship ()
The FSRC Memorial Scholarship committee is now accepting applications from Frederick County, Maryland high school seniors who are planning to attend college, join the military, or enter a trade in the fall. All applicants must have participated as a runner in cross country or track, or demonstrated support for running as a team trainer or …
March Happy Hour: As Cool as a Cucumber ()
Thursday, Mar. 28, 5:00 p.m. – Idiom Brewing Co., 340 E. Patrick Street #104, Frederick, MD, 21701
It’s Spring Break time, so what better way to celebrate than with a happy hour. It’s been a while since we’ve gathered, so hopefully you are looking forward to meeting up with your running buddies. If you are …
Forest of Needwood 5 Mile Race Results Posted ()
Results have been posted for the Forest of Needwood 5 Mile Race, held on March 9, 2019. Since this was a Grand Prix Series race, Grand Prix Series standings have been updated accordingly.
Full Results
Steeps-Only Results
Current Grand Prix Standings…
Registration Open for 2019 Spires Spring Program ()
Registration is open and there are still spots available for this fun and foundation-building program with emphasis on learning the benefits of running as a fun and enjoyable means of lifetime fitness! The FSRC Spires Youth Running Program is open to children ages 7-14.
Learn more about the program and register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MD/Frederick/fsrcyouth…