OK, Trail Junkies,

Time to test your mettle. Looks like we won’t have a chance to dry out from Saturday. Might be a tad moist out there in the Forests of Derwood but that’s what makes trail running so exhilarating…running in the dark, in the rain! Personally, I love it. After the hot, dry, dusty Summer we had, a cool drizzly night almost sounds appealing. This is where the tough get going!

OK, Announcements then details…

Announcements:

– Upcoming on Saturdays in October – Stone Mill Course Preview runs. More details to come but these will be open to all.

– The Muddy Shoes Phantastic Phall Phat Ass is coming up on Saturday November 2nd. Take your pick – Half Marathon or 10k. All are welcome. It’s a potluck so look for a sign-up sheet soon. Great taper run for Stone Millers!

– Still have 10 year Muddy Shoes commemorative t-shirts (long and short sleeve) ready to order. Sizes run a little big. Buy ‘em here: https://mymuddyshoes.printify.me/products

Now, for the details:

Location: Redland M.S. (around back to the right side of school)

Address: 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Date: 01 October 2024

Time: Warm up at 6 p.m. Run starts at 6:15

Course: The Redland Trails consist of an Upper and Lowwer trail with a .3 mile extension out to Muncaster Road. Each week we will alternate directions around the loop. Great trails! This week we will go counter-clockwise (Lower Trail first)

Head Lamp: Most definitely! Maybe an umbrella too!

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/ABPQC (includes warm up loop)

Distance: 5 miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)

Pace: Fast, slow and in-between

Vibe: Chill…very chill

Hope to C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!

Namaste,

Muddy Shoes