Intervals Blog

We really do have the most diverse and amazing members! I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share. Please send them to barb.meely@sandbox.steeplechasers.org.This week’s incredible member spotlight is on Josh Roane.“You’ve seen me post random things from time to time, and you’ve seen my …

By Barb Meely, Membership ChairpersonWe really do have the most diverse and amazing members! I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share. Please send them to barb.meely@sandbox.steeplechasers.org.I recently saw that a Steep had commented on having a long run streak, and I asked her …

We really do have the most diverse and amazing members! I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share. Please send them to barb.meely@sandbox.steeplechasers.org.Today’s spotlight is from longtime Steep Brent Ayer with a little Steeplechasers history and some running advice.“So, the club was formally established …

We really do have the most diverse and amazing members! I would love to share your stories, accomplishments or anything else you would like to share. Please send them to barb.meely@sandbox.steeplechasers.org.This week, we’re hearing from Tim O’Keefe.“I’ve been a Steeplechasers member for 41 years…I’m pretty sure I’m the oldest active Steep!I …

Two months into leading the Steeplechasers, and all I can say is WOW!!!  I’ve made a concerted effort to get out in support of our events, our volunteers, and most importantly, you as our members.  While getting out, I’ve seen so many inspiring stories that make it worth all the work we all put in. …

by Brent AyerYou may know Tim O’Keefe as the affable director of the Frederick Steeplechasers Summer Decathlon race series or as a past club president and long-serving board member. Less likely is that you are aware of his competitive abilities across almost every racing distance. With the Steeplechasers now boasting over one thousand individuals, …

by Angela PapilloWhen I registered for the Phunt 25k almost a year in advance, I had no idea whether I could run that far on trails or roads. My longest trail run had been at the half marathon distance, and I only had a couple of those under my belt.My running friends all …

Date               Race                                                  Athlete / Results 2019-02-24 RRCA Club Challenge 10 miler Ruth Taylor 1:20:29, Art Gregory 1:23:30, Chris VanSant 1:06:49, Claire Heasman 1:04:03 (8th Overall Female, 1st Masters Female) 2019-02-10 Bear Run 4 Miler Mike Geisler 25:36 2019-02-03 Run your Ice Off 5k Jamie Wisz 19:56 (1st overall female) 2019-02-02 Lewis Memorial Race 10…

President – Robert HallVice President – Josh RoaneTreasurer – Crystal TresslerSecretary – Heidi NovakBoard of Directors – Jill Cameron, Pam Geernaert, Lou King, Mark Lawrence, Tim O’Keefe, John StuartCalendar – Mike KearneyCompetition – Shannon Matthews & Ruth TaylorCommunications, Chair – Louis SchiavoneCommunications, Public Relations – Louis Schiavone…

When Eric and I first moved to Frederick, what we wanted most from our community was a fun running club. I know it sounds silly, but we had come from such a strong running family we wanted the same here. I will never forget the day we were moving into our small rental house on…