Hey There, Forest Joggers!
Well, looks like we’re in for a scorcher! The heat advisory goes until 8 p.m. Part of the NOAA statement says things like “Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.” Or “IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.” And a bunch of other stuff. We need to heed the warnings and not do anything stupid so…here’s what we are going to do. We will still meet at the usual place and time, but we will be doing an abbreviated activity this evening. After all the run time ‘feels like’ temp will still be at 96 degrees and we shouldn’t mess around with that. Of course, as trail runners we are not stupid…we might lack common sense but that’s another story. Our activity tonight will be a stroll/hike/slow run around the lake. No side trails, no hill repeats, no competition. We might even skip the warm up! If folks are up to it go around the lake twice. Just take it easy. We don’t need any heat heroes. Sit tight and next week we will be back to Fall temps and you can rev it up again. Right now they (the weather peeps) are saying next Tuesday’s high will be 76. Sweeeeet!
So, hang in there! The trails aren’t going anywhere.
OK, announcements, then details:
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, 21st28th) 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: 5 September 2023
Time: Warm Up 6 p.m. Main event 6:15
Course: Clockwise Go over dam and continue up west side of lake. Cross Lake on causeway. At the other end go right back into park and right on Mudcat Trail at top of hill. Go right on Needwood trail and head back down the east side of lake to parking lot.
Distance: Loop around lake is approximately 2 ½ miles.
Pace: Slooooow. Don’t mess with the heat!
Vibe: Chill
Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes