Howdy, Trail Pilgrims!
Welcome to the first muddy trail run of April! And we do have April showers around the area. Good news about that is not only does the rain knock down the pollen but it gives us some glorious mud to run through! I mean, we are called ‘Muddy Shoes’, right? Time to come out and prove it!
This will be our next-to-last run at Redland before we move locations. Staying light enough now that we don’t need head lamps. Umbrellas will be optional.
Ok, announcements first, then details about tonight’s forest jogging activity.
- HEY YOU!!!! Registration is open for the 13th Annual Farm Park Challenge Endurance Event and Marathon. Mark your calendars for May 4th (go ahead and say it, you Star Wars freaks – May the 4th be with you!)! Located in the center of Montgomery County at the Agricultural Farm Park in the budding metropolis of Derwood! Pick your poison – 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour trail challenges or the marathon. Race day volunteers are also needed. It’s always been a great day to come run and hang out at a beautiful venue with some of your filthiest trails buds. More info on registering to run or volunteer here http://farmparkchallenge.com/
- Hey, did I mention that this March is the 10 year anniversary of Muddy Shoes? Yup, ten years ago we had our first run. Can anybody guess where it was? Free Muddy Shoes sticker for the correct answer. It was on Tuesday March 25th and it was 5.02 miles long. Attendees were myself and 7 other folks. See if you can guess.Anyway, we will be getting some commemorative swag to celebrate. Stay tuned. T-shirts maybe?!
- Mark your calendars! Muddy Shoes Saturday Trail Series starts April 6th! We pick up where the Winter Trail Program leaves off. Regular Saturday runs that take us to trails and venues that you might not have seen in a larger group. We also provide after-run refreshments (remember ice cold mini-Cokes and pickle chips?) and chit-chat. Mingle with your trail besties! Keep an eye out for details as we get closer to the date.
- We have swag! Muddy Shoes Baseball caps (a mere $15), Buffs ($10) and Reusable Cups ($5). See Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)
Ok, details:
Location: Redland Middle School (Around back on right side of school)
Address: 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855
Date: 02 April 2024
Time: Warm Up 6 p.m. Main event 6:15
Course: Clockwise. Upper Trail first
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/ABPQC
Distance: 5 miles with warm up, 4.3 without
Pace: You pick. We have all paces, including walkers.
Vibe: M-e-l-l-o-w. This is not a race.
C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes