Mark Lawrence — Certified Instructor

Avid road and trail runner who has completed over 50 events of marathon distance or longer(most of them since turning 40) including many 50 mile races and two Boston Marathons.  Former military officer who has run for fitness for over 30 years.  Mark specializes in helping people find the joy of running as he did in his 5 years as President of the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club, a 35 year old organization that quadrupled in membership during his tenure. In addition to ChiRunning, Mark is certified as a coach through the Road Runners Club of America, and the United States Association of Track & Field.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Frederick Steeplechasers, and on the Parks & Recreation Commission for the City of Frederick.  He organizes group runs designed to accomodate all levels of runners, conducts youth running programs, helps to orchestrate countless road races throughout Frederick County, conducts monthly Chi Running clinics from the City of Frederick’s Talley Recreation Center and is the running form consultant for the “If the Shoe Fits” running shoe store in Frederick where he does weekly clinics offering advice to runners of all levels.

Motto:  “I run because I can.  I can because I run.”

• Free Talks (1)

	Venue	Location	Date	Time	More Info
	If the Shoe Fits, 1170 W. Patrick Street	Frederick , MD	Dec 28th to Jun 28th Every Friday	4:30 - 6:00pm	More Info Running Form Happy Hour   Venue Location Date Time If the Shoe Fits, 1170 W. Patrick Street Frederick , MD Dec 28th to Jun 28th Every Friday 4:30 - 6:00pm Details: Every Friday at the If the Shoe Fits (Frederick’s only specialty running shoe store), free consultation is available to anyone who wants advice on proper form for running or walking efficiently to improve performance and reduce impact and injury.  Come to If the Shoe Fits to get the shoe that’s right for you and now add expert consultation on the proper form and technique for how to use them! Link for More Info: