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“I ran my first organized race in 1995, the Garrett 5K, in downtown Frederick. It was soon after that that I became a Steeplechaser. By 1997, I had run numerous 5K races and thought I was ready to try a marathon. I figured, I better do it soon because I was coming up on 30…

“I started running in 2011, when my best friend encouraged me to try the treadmill by just ‘running the straights’. I soon discovered I was better suited to run outside and ran my first 5K that same year. It was the Way Station Turkey Trot and I ran it in just under 30 minutes. A…

“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…

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@staging.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 …

I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share. Please send them to barb.meely@staging.steeplechasers.org. As you might know by now, the Steeplechasers is a 100% volunteer-driven club. We are lucky to have someone new added to our coaching team. This week’s amazing member spotlight is on Megan …

Sometimes (or maybe all the time) a good run starts with a good song. We also know that not all earbuds or headphones will work for running, because us runners bounce and sweat, and many of us like to hear the ambient environment, too. So, what are the best wireless earbuds for running? We …