Needwood! Needwood! Needwood! Not a question (and I’m not going there!) but a lake…and our new Tuesday night trail run venue. Yup, time to move back to our Summer quarters until the light fades again in the Fall. But that’s waaaaay down the road.
So, for the unfamiliar the Tuesday Needwood runs are slightly longer than Redland but we get more trail variety. We also get everyone’s favorite activity – Hill Repeats <crowd roars>! Yeah, I knew you’d like that.
OK, so as usual announcements, then details:
- HEY!!!! Registration is open for the 14th 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/
- Did I mention that 2024 marks the 10 year anniversary of Muddy Shoes? Yup, ten years ago we had our first run. To mark the occasion we will be getting some commemorative swag to celebrate. Stay tuned. Save your money! T-shirts are coming?!
- Muddy Shoes Saturday Trail Runs have started! We pick up where the Winter Trail Program left 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 sent out each Friday.
- 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: Lake Needwood (Hiker/Biker Trail parking Lot)
Address: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Derwood, MD 20855
Date: 23 April 2024
Time: Warm Up 6 p.m. Main event 6:15
Course: Clockwise. Go across dam, then left up Parilla Path, loop back down to Westside Trail, go left, then out to Needwood Road. Cross over lake and do out-and-back on Beaver Tale Trail (aka Upper Rock Creek trail). Then head back into Park and pick up Mudcat Trail on your right. At the intersection with Needwood Trail go right and come down East side of lake and back to parking lot. Repeats on Potty Hill. Voila! You’re done!
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/0NFMC
Distance: 5.75-ish miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)
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