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The Steeplechasers are made up of 100% volunteers. This week’s incredible member spotlight is on new fabulous volunteer Aidan Callery:
I began running in Ireland, where I grew up, about 20 years ago. Wow that makes me feel old! Any running prior to that was mandated by the various educational institutions I attended as part …
The 21st annual Frederick Run Fest was hosted on May 6-7, 2023. The festival consists of three different races, the kids’ fun run, the twilight 5k, and the half marathon. The Steeplechasers had a terrific showing!
Winner! Winner!
The First Female Winner was the Steeplechasers’ very own Claire Heasman! Claire Heasman is a member of …
This week’s awesome member spotlight is on cross country super-star Sophia Driver:
I started running with my Mom in 2014 at 8 years old when my School had a 5K.
When Mom decided to join the Steeplechasers Women’s distance festival training group and she brought me along, I started out running with her but was …
This week’s awesome member spotlight is on one of the Steeplechasers’ brand new members, Thomas Duffy:
Hi, my name is Thomas and I’m a Person With a Disability (PWD) who has a passion for running! I live in the Spring Ridge community of Frederick with my wife and 2-year-old son. Despite my physical setbacks, I …
Greta began her running journey in 2017 when she tried out for her high school track team. She competed in the 55, 100, 200, 300, and 400 meter dashes. She also ran a leg in the team’s 4×100, 4×200, and 4×400 relay races. During her junior year, her 4×200 indoor relay team broke the Brunswick High School relay record and brought home a bronze medal from the Maryland State Track Meet.
Continue reading “Frederick Steeplechasers Member Spotlight: Greta Young”
Highlights: Scenic, flat, abundant water stops/bathrooms, generous premiums, beer stops, after
party
Lowlights: wind/unpredictable weather, crazy ass protestor outside of my hotel room the night
before
Below is a race recap by one of our newest members, Danielle Douglass! Danielle is looking forward to running more races in the future with the Steeplechasers. Ordinarily, she trains for obstacle course races, but she is willing to try new things, such as this fun and local 5k. Continue reading to hear about Danielle’s experience running the YMCA of Frederick County Lucky Leprechaun 5k/10k/1 mile!
Continue reading “Race Recap: YMCA of Frederick County Lucky Leprechaun 5k/10k/1mile”
The Steeplechasers held their 2022 Annual Awards Banquet at the Arc of Frederick County on Saturday January 28, 2023. 108 people were in attendance. The banquet recognizes Steeplechasers who have had an exceptional year of running or service. The Competition Committee solicits nominations for awards each year, and combs through the submissions to select award recipients.
Find out more about this year’s award recipients!
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By Lee Zumbach, Jennifer Odom Memorial Forest of Needwood 5-Mile Race Director
Much 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 have tried to end the event, the sponsors and directors have found a way to keep the tradition alive.
Continue reading “FSRC Grand Prix Race: Forest of Needwood 5-Miler History”
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 …
