Hey Trail Dogs,
Spring has sprung! Time to hit the trails of MoCo with Muddy Shoes! As you know, we ARE trail running in Montgomery County. So come join us!
This week we kick off the Spring/Summer Trail Series with one of my favorite runs at one of my favorite trail venues – Meadowside Nature Center. We will hit several trails that your feetsies might not have touched yet. Not to mention the historical and natural points of interest which include a covered bridge, a hidden abandoned cemetery, the abandoned race car, and best of all, an active bald eagle nest!
On this run we stay together for the first 1.5 miles to see the sights then you are free to take off (or drop back) and do the rest of the run at your own pace. We will have snacks and fluids back at the parking lot and, also out on the course (water).
A couple of quick announcements before I give you the details.
· Registration is open for the 12th Annual Farm Park Challenge on May 6th! A great local trail event. This year it is sponsored by Muddy Shoes! C’mon out for the 3-hour, 6-hour, 8-hour challenges or the marathon. Folks are welcome to just sign up for the fun run too! More info at http://farmparkchallenge.com/
· Running in the Buff! OK, so that got your attention. And, no, we are not running naked…yet! It’s still too cold! But (or is it butt?) what I’m talking about are the brand-spankin’ new Muddy Shoes Buffs that you wear! Good news for all, a new batch of Muddy Shoes buffs are in and ready for you to spend your hard-earned dollars on to get one of these highly-coveted trail running accessories. Make your trail buds jealous! Get one! Get two! Only $10 U.S. dollars each (cheap)!
Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)
OK, now for the details on the run:
Place: Meadowside Nature Center
Address: 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 – paring lot all the way back
Coords: 39.113694, -77.106480
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/1CBPL
Date: 01 April Saturday
Time: 0730
Full Distance: Almost 13 miles but feel free to go shorter or longer.
Cost: Free but donations are greatly appreciated (No crypto, please)
OK, that’s pretty much what you need to know. Now you just need to drag yer sorry ass outta bed, tie on your mud-encrusted trailies and head on over!
Hope to C U out there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!
Cheers,
Coach Phil