Hey Root Kickers,
Get ready for some glorious wetness! As much as the weather prognosticators are often wrong, we stand a good chance of a wet (and muddy!) run on Saturday. Hey, we need the rain. And, as you know, April showers bring May flowers. But what do Mayflowers bring? …class? Anyone know?…<crickets chirping>… They bring pilgrims!, ya Knuckleheads. See attached meme. Ha, not quitting my day job yet (oh, wait! I’m retired!).
Anyway, running in adverse conditions just makes you tougher and more bad-ass than any of your neighbors, coworkers or loved ones. Yeah, it does! Especially, if you are training for an upcoming event. You never know what Mother Nature will throw at you on race day so best be prepared!
OK, details to follow our public service announcements:
· Don’t forget to register 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. More info at http://farmparkchallenge.com/
· Running in the Buff! OK, so that got your attention. And, no, we are not running naked…yet! 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)! We also have official Muddy Shoes hats for $15!
Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)
OK, details for Saturday:
Location: Wheaton Regional Park (by the carousel and mini-train)
Address: 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Coords: 39.052142, -77.043750
Date: 29 April 2023
Time: 0730
Course: Through Wheaton Regional Park and onto Northwest Branch down to Colesville Road then back up the other side.
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/FT0H
Distance: 12.5-ish miles
Pace: Slow, Fast and In-between; all are welcome!
Vibe: Chill
Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes