February 2023

By Lee Zumbach, Jennifer Odom Memorial Forest of Needwood 5-Mile Race DirectorMuch in life has transpired over the past 40 years, but one constant has been the Forest of Needwood 5 mile road race, in Petersville, Maryland. Needwood is the oldest continuous road race in Frederick County. While the pandemic and several snow storms …

Growing up, I always loved running, but I never found my way to cross country or track and field. Around the age of 19, I started running more routinely but never exceeding six miles. My love for running was always there, but with competing priorities, it was always the first thing to drop off my…

This amazing member has done so much for the Steeplechasers over the years! She has been on the Steeps Racing Team, was a Spires Coach in 2021 and 2022, is serving on the Volunteer Appreciation Committee and the Competition Committee reporting Scoretility, volunteers at races, and always has a smile on her face! She also …

Meet the newest Steeplechasers 2022 Rising Star Award recipient, Johanna Homon.…