Hey Muddy Shoes Trail Runners!
Like the meme says, we are a different bunch, aren’t we? We love mud. A spider web in the face is a badge of honor, as are skinned and bloody knees. Roots? No probs! Rocks? Bring ‘em on! A tick here, a tick there. Pesky little bastards! And straying off course for some ‘extra miles’ gets you extra credit, not scorn. What a wonderful sport we have here. And can’t forget the vibe that settles in over the group after each run when we are chowing on watermelon, pickle chips, mini-cokes and kibbitzing amongst ourselves? I dunno…but its sure working for me!
OK, let’s chat about some upcoming stuff before we talk about the run tonight.
Merch! Merch! Merch! – get it while it lasts! We got Muddy Shoes Baseball Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Reusable, collapsible cups ($5). Do your holiday shopping early…or just treat yourself! See Coach Phil or Coach Mike C.
Donations! – yeah, I hate to ask but it does cost a bit to put on all of our activities and bring refreshments and stuff. Any amount appreciated! I humbly thank you for all we receive!
Events – Aside from our three regularly scheduled weekly runs (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays) we have a big October/ November planned. In association with The Stone Mill 50 race, Muddy Shoes sponsors the ever-popular Stone Mill Course Preview runs. Each Saturday in October (7th, 14th, 21st 28th) we will hold a run that will preview a part of the Stone Mill course. Each run is an out-and-back on a section of the course ranging in distance from ~18-22 miles. You don’t have to be signed up for the race to join us. Come on out and just do a few miles. All are welcome. We ask folks to provide a donation to help with costs. All are welcome!
Phall Phat Ass – Continuing the tradition started by Coach Robin we hold the Phall Phat ass Trail Half Marathon and 10k the Saturday before Stone Mill. Great taper run! More details to come!
OK, thanks for reading through. Now for this evening’s details:
Location: Lake Needwood
Address: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle (parking lot by the Hiker-Biker Trail head)
Coords: 39.114925, -77.127917
Date: 29 August 2023
Time: Warm Up Mile 6 p.m. Main run 6:15
Course: Counter-Clockwise Go up East side and cutover to Blue Jay Loop. Back past Archery Range and down Needwood Trail onto Mudcat Trail. Take to Park Road and head down to Needwood Road. Cross Lake on causeway. At the other end go right and cut across Needwood Road and out-n-back on troll Trail. Then down Westside Trail (Hill repeats on Adie’s Hill) and back across dam to lot. Easy Peazy!
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/LF2HG
Distance: 6.75-ish miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)
Pace: Slow, Fast and In-between; all are welcome!
Vibe: Chill, but slightly humid!
Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes