This month we highlight a runner that has and continues to impact the lives of many in the Frederick running community. A runner, like many, that has experienced his own challenges when first starting in this crazy sport. A runner that truly caught “the bug” and can’t stop, or shall I say won’t stop. 

This month's Runner of the Month happens to be a good friend and an idol of mine. I have been running with this guy since moving to Frederick a little over 3 years ago. Better yet,
I’ve been trying to keep up with him! I was hooked up with “Dobson” for my first trip out in
the “Shed.” I informed him that I was looking for good 16 mile run. As any good respectable ultrarunner would, he tried to kill me with all that the “Dark side” had to offer in 16 miles.
On that day, 13 miles was all I could take.

Our Runner of the Month is a women that truly could not have been more of a "perfect fit" for the month of February. The month of love. A women that spreads her love for running and life with one of the the biggest hearts (literally.) A mother, wife and friend to many who had a vision to run some day (just shy of a year and half ago) and did exactly that. Shawn is a runner who has certainly surpassed her "newbie" runner status by completely over 30 races in her first year of running!
 

This month we have a very special guest to highlight as our Runner of the Month. A mother, runner and friend to many shares her heart with the community in a really big way.

Anne Light, Founder of the Panther Running Club effortlessly makes a daily impact on so many young minds in our community today. She is a true gift to the community and we are ever so grateful to share her love and compassion. This runner truly is a“perfect fit” to showcase this holiday season, it was obvious for ITSF to showcase Anne’s story as December ROTM. 

This month we chose a very special runner as November's Runner of the Month. A local and Steeplechaser who is not only pushing to run her longest distance nearly every weekend but a women who practices a vegan lifestyle while doing it. She is a true delight to share your miles and smiles with on or off the trail. The Steep has embarked on running her first 50K this year, currently training for her first 50 mile race and has had the opportunity to be a pacer at this year's Grindstone 100. (Have a good feeling there is so much more to come from this Steep!)

Many of you that visit our store are lucky to have met the friendly, charismatic and caring man that manages ITSF, Johnny B (or other refer to as JJ.)

As most of you have heard through the social media grape vine - JJ finished his 3rd 100 mile race this weekend at the Grindstone 100 in Swoope, VA. This race consists of 23,000 ft of elevation gain with a 6pm start on Friday night  and a 38 hour cut-off.

A couple weeks ago several of us local runners gathered together at the Frederick Steeplechasers Annual Membership meeting. This meeting was an opportunity for members and non-club members to learn more about FSRC. Many of us were really looking forward to hearing from the guest speakers that evening, Ryan and Lori Cooper. 

This months local runner is a man of many smiles and literally runs endless miles. You could only be so lucky to spend time with this energetic personality on your next run. ITSF proudly presents John Godinet as your ROTM. 

Well if you don’t know this special lady you’re about to be introduced to a fantastic runner, friend, and President of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club. Pam recently finished her second 100k distance at Vermont 100 this past July, with an impeccable time of 13 hours 30 minutes and a 4th female finish. Pam is also chipping away at the Lynchburg Ultra Series, all while making her appearance at the many local Frederick races. If she is not running at an event, you will most likely find her cheering you on into the finish. Pam's passion does not only stop at running she is a friend to many, wife, mom and Sociology Professor at UMBC.