Intervals Blog

by Lou KingIt was August 2017 and I was considering what it would take to have the Frederick Steeplechasers put on a new marathon in the Frederick area. I did a lot of research and planning and took the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Race Director Certification course. Luckily, I came to my …

by Barb MeelyPatapsco Valley 50K on October 27 was not the trail race we all signed up and were hoping for. Late Thursday afternoon rumors were circulating that the race could be cancelled or might be moved due to the heavy rain that was headed our way for the weekend.  Mid-morning Friday, it was …

by Brent Ayer“I couldn’t imagine, Frederick was little, Frederick having such a major meet. It showed the importance and how much the track community trusted this man.” – Stan Goldberg, long-time Sports Editor of the Frederick News-Post.The year was 1972 and Governor Thomas Johnson High School was hosting the U.S. Olympic Team selection …

by Malcolm SeniorOur vacation in October gave me the opportunity to run two races I had enjoyed racing before – Freedoms Run half marathon and Spook Hill Cider and Wine 4 Mile Run.Freedoms Run – ‘An event for health and heritage” Saturday 6th October with a full marathon; half marathon; 10k and …

by Joe KellyI found the following during an archaeological dig through my digital media. I’m not really sure who Joe Kelly is, but I’m guessing he is someone who used to post on one of the online forums I frequented when I started running (coolrunning.com boomers or runningahead.com masters and beyond).Sharing here for …

2019 FSRC members and their guest(s) are cordially invited to attend this year’s Annual Running Celebration and Banquet at the Delaplaine Fine Arts Center in downtown Frederick.  This is an opportunity for you to meet up with members of the FSRC running community, enjoy dinner and drinks, and participate in our annual awards program. We …

  Date                                           Race                                              Athlete/Results 2018-11-24 NCR Trail Marathon Ruth Taylor 3:44:19 …

President – Jill CameronVice President – Eric CameronSecretary – Nicole DavisTreasurer – Harriet Langlois Board of Directors – Brent Ayer, Pam Geernaert, Lou King, Mark Lawrence, Tim O’Keefe, John StuartCalendar – Mike KearneyCompetition – Shannon Matthews & Ruth TaylorCommunications, Bimonthly News Blast – Anne ShubertCommunications, Intervals Blog – …

Even with our crazy, rainy season, our FSRC family has been able to run numerous miles on the roads and the trails this summer. The social media posts have been filled with all the different places our members have run, and it has been a joy to see the accomplishments and adventures of so many.…

by Ruth Taylor Who hasn’t ever dreamed of competing at the Olympic Games? Having reached the milestone birthday of 50 this year, I knew that my Olympic dream was well beyond me. Or so I thought. Then I realized the Senior Olympics, also known as the National Senior Games, may be an opportunity both for…