“My grandfather always said, he was going to make a runner out of someone in the family. I suppose I was his choice as many of my visits with him were spent being timed around a track or up and down the halls of his apartment. Since that was his wish, I decided to try …
As we now know, streaking in running lingo has recently assumed a new meaning. It has nothing to do with running naked in public as a result of a lost dare. Streaking simply means running on consecutive days, for a set period of time, without fail. It is not as easy as you might think. …
“I became interested in running when a coworker was starting to run. He was excited about his new endeavor and encouraged me to try running as well.
Once I got out there and started pounding the pavement, I was hooked! It was my turn then to encourage others in the workplace to come out and …
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, our own Adam Lowe, a member of the Frederick Steeplechasers, ran his first 100-mile race and absolutely crushed it, taking 3rd place and finishing in 15:32:00! The C&O Canal 100 Mile Endurance Race takes places on the scenic C&O Canal each year during the final weekend in April. The race starts …
As a kid, I preferred stick and ball sports to what I felt was the sheer torture of running.
By the time I reached my early 40s, I was overweight, out of shape, and overall, I did not feel healthy. I knew what was wrong, I had been down this road before, but living a …
I hated to run in High School. I went to a military boarding school and running was a form of punishment for too many demerits.
I also tried out for the cross-country team but got bad side stitches and stopped. This was long before the internet and I didn’t know what was causing them or …
Greetings Steeplechasers. As I begin my term as President, I can’t help but think back to my very first Steeplechaser event. After hearing about the Steeplechasers from Mark Lawrence at my school’s 5k race, I signed up with plans to run the Frederick Half Marathon the following year. I can still remember that cold February …
We have recently sparked a friendly discussion about cross-training on our Facebook Group page. How many of us really do it and are consistent with it? What are the benefits of cross-training for runners?
Matt Fitzgerald points out in his Runner’s World article, Eight Benefits Of Cross-Training,
…“If you ask ten other runners to
I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share, please send them to barb.meely@steeplechasers.org.
All Steeplechasers positions are 100% voluntary and we have a wide variety of volunteer positions available. Please make sure you thank those special people who donate their valuable time and if interested in lending a hand, please reach out.
This member was one of my first coaches. He is always friendly, supportive, encouraging to all and has stepped up once again to volunteer lead the Steeps Trail Running Group. This week’s amazing member spotlight is on Billy Clem.
Continue reading “Member Spotlight: Billy Clem”My final thoughts as the Frederick Steeplechasers President, 2019/2020.
Gosh, the time has gone by so fast. But it always does, doesn’t it? I still remember where I was when I accepted this role and how nervous I was saying, “Yes”. The nerves of being the leader of this club still get me, even holding …
