Maryland Takes Center Stage

The weather was perfect this weekend for an exciting and eventful array of sports around the state. From horse racing to cycling to extreme races, there was something for everyone to participate in. Here is a snapshot of why Maryland is a growing Sports destination:

Maryland will have another, as the 137^th Preakness featured the largest crowd ever. Over 120,000 people donned their snazziest outfits, partied, jammed and celebrated horse racing at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore City. The horse racing did not disappoint either. I Will Have Another narrowly defeated Bodemeister to put itself in position to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. Stay tuned to see if I Will Have Another attempts to make history at the Belmont Stakes on June 9^th.    

Running Amuck with Frenz and Family

Is it something about spring that releases pent up exuberance?  It seems in recent years the novelty of mud races has caught on in Maryland, with variations to suit every taste.  Last year, we did a feature on the RunAmuck (an event popular with suburban shufflers).

Held at Needwood Park near Rockville, it is convenient to Metro (whose seats are easier to clean than BMWs.) It is also in the neighborhood of MSA’s Executive Director Michael Frenz, so after reading the blog post he was intrigued enough to sign up for 2011.  With three kids under the age of 20, he had a complete team.