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Winter is coming! And recently, it definitely feels like it’s already here. With this in mind, we know that a little chill can’t stop the Steeps from running, so we reached out to our amazing members for recommendations on their favorite cold-weather running gear and bundling-up strategies to stay warm as the temperature drops. Before …

If you would like to share your stories, accomplishments, or anything else, please send them to Barb Meely, barb.meely@staging.steeplechasers.org.Barb Meely had the privilege to see this member grow as a runner and reach some amazing goals. This week’s amazing member spotlight is on Stephanie Harvey.“I started running in 3rd grade for the …

Happy November & Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 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.This week’s member spotlight is on the all-around great guy and motivator on the trails, the incredible John Gardner.“My running …

Happy November & Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 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.This week’s member spotlight is on the wonderful FSRC Coach, Andrea Thompson.“I started running in February 2011, when I decided …

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 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. This week’s member spotlight is on the amazing Jean Marie Heim-Berry.“My running journey began in 1997, when my sister encouraged me to run …

Happy November & Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 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.This member always seems to have a smile on her face and is so friendly. She also is a past Steeps …

Happy Monday! 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. This member is powerhouse and a great guy. This week’s member spotlight is on the incredible Chris Bailey. “Well, I didn’t run a step until I was 39 years old. I …

Happy Monday! 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.I have really enjoyed doing these Member Spotlight Mondays. For me, it’s been fun learning about our fabulous members, sharing our experiences and reaching for new goals. This week is a …

By Oksana LightfieldThe year 2020 has definitely proven to be the epic year of legendary challenges. With official races falling like dominoes, cancelled or becoming virtual, our Steeps ultra tribe did not stop running for one minute. In fact, people have been running farther and faster. Take Chris Bailey and Elaine Griesbach. On October …

5K race goes virtual to empower and benefit local womenFREDERICK, Md. — In August, the 31st Annual Frederick Women’s Distance Festival, hosted by the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, went forward in a virtual format in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. 355 runners and walkers participated from the safety of their own neighborhoods during …