Intervals Blog
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4 Topsy Turns That Made the 2025 Berlin Marathon One to Remember – by Johanna Schick
Read more: 4 Topsy Turns That Made the 2025 Berlin Marathon One to Remember – by Johanna SchickIf you missed the action on September 21—here’s what made 2025 special. You train for months planning to make race day orderly and predictable. Berlin 2025 laughed in our faces and gave us chaos instead—for all the right and ridiculous reasons. From record-breaking heat to surprise celebrity sightings, Berlin delivered a marathon that had it…
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Chicago Marathon Congratulations!
Read more: Chicago Marathon Congratulations!🏃♂️ Congratulations to all our Steeplechasers who conquered the Chicago Marathon! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of our Racing Team members for their outstanding performances on one of the world’s biggest marathon stages: 🔥 Chris Burgenson – 2:37:19🔥 Andrew Spangenberg – 2:40:38🔥 Joe Marks – 2:42:39🔥 Jesse Henderson – 2:46:22🔥 J. Adrian Morales…
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October Member Spotlight: Lisa Lebo
Read more: October Member Spotlight: Lisa LeboYour name and role in the Steeplechasers. Lisa Lebo, RRCA running coach How long have you been a member? How long have you been in this role? I’ve been a proud Steep for over twelve years—long enough to have seen fashion trends, hydration strategies, and running shoes come full circle. I have been a coach …
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September Member Spotlight: Brigitte Farrell
Read more: September Member Spotlight: Brigitte FarrellYour name and role in the Steeplechasers. Brigitte Farrell; just finished up as a 5K training coach for the Women’s Distance Festival, and now starting as a 10K pacer for the co-ed program! How long have you been a member? How long have you been in this role? I joined the Steeps in 2015 I …
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Summer Decathlon 2025
Read more: Summer Decathlon 2025By Tim O’Keefe Welcome to the awards ceremony for the 35th running of the Summer Decathlon Series. For 10 Wednesday evenings over the summer a large group of Steeplechaser runners gathered at the Frederick High School track and joined in the fun of racing distances from 200 meters up to 2 miles. 110 different runners…
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Race Recap: Run for the Pie 10K by H.A. Zimmerman
Read more: Race Recap: Run for the Pie 10K by H.A. ZimmermanI was confused. Staring at the sign-up page for the Run for the Pie 10K, I was confused – why a July race? Pi(e) Day is March 14! And why a 10K? Why not a 3.14-mile race? Despite these questions, it looked like so much fun! I mean, a race where your entry fee was…
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July Member Spotlight: Wendy Rollison
Read more: July Member Spotlight: Wendy RollisonYour name and role in the Steeplechasers: Wendy Allyn Rollison. I’m currently a coach for [the Frederick Women’s Festival 5K training] Group A. Group A is the group that brings everyone in and helps you find your pace. Group A is designed for people new to running or returning after a break or injury. We…
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June Member Spotlight: Billy Clem
Read more: June Member Spotlight: Billy ClemYour name and role in the Steeplechasers: Billy Clem. I was a past Marathon Training and Half Marathon Training coach and then a Training Program lead for a few years. Now I’m the committee co-chair of the Steeps Trail Running group with Michele Jacoby. I also started and continue to organize the weekly Wednesday Pub Run and Happy …
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History of the Summer Decathalon Series – Barb Cosgrove
Read more: History of the Summer Decathalon Series – Barb CosgroveThe Summer Decathalon Series is two races deep and things will continue to heat up – literally and figuratively – as this yearly tradition continues! For now, sit back and enjoy a little history written by Barb Cosgrove of this amazing and long-running series that kicks off the Summer season. The Summer Decathlon Series was…
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Coach’s Corner with Coach Lisa
Read more: Coach’s Corner with Coach LisaWelcome to our first Coach’s Corner! Our wonderful Steeps coaches will be providing various tips and tricks ranging from warm-ups, strength training, speed work, or anything that might help you in your running journey. This first post comes from Coach Lisa Lebo and features some great dynamic stretches to help you warm up for your…
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- 4 Topsy Turns That Made the 2025 Berlin Marathon One to Remember – by Johanna Schick