
Your 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 …

“The vibes were just … amazing.” That’s pretty much what I said to anyone who asked me about running the Frederick Women’s Distance Festival. It’s true, though – the vibes were absolutely amazing. And they weren’t confined to just the race itself! See, I needed a reset – I’ve always trained alone, and after a…

Women Can Run the World! Not only can women run the world, but they can superbly run the Women’s Distance Festival (WDF) too and have been doing so for the last 36 years. A little history about the WDF. The Women’s Distance Festival was created by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) because there…

Your 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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