Author: Phil Epstein

***MUDDY SHOES SPRING-IN-2-SUMMER SATURDAY TRAIL SERIES!

IT’S STARTING THIS WEEKEND!!!APRIL 1^st!

Hey Trail Dogs, Root Kickers and Mud Miscreants,

As promised, the Muddy Shoes Spring-In-2-Summer Saturday Trail Series is starting up this weekend April 1^st (no joke!). WOOP-ITY-WOOP-DE-DOO!!! Tell your friends! Alert your family! Notify your co-workers! Gossip about it to your nosy neighbors! In fact, just run up to random people on the street, and tell them that for the foreseeable future you’ll be running on Saturdays with Muddy Shoes. Or maybe running short. It doesn’t matter as long as you’re out in the woods and on the trails with us. No yard work, chores, bed-making, child-rearing, etc. This is YOUR time! Not that any of them would probably give a S@*t but it will make you feel self-important!

Yeah, so, this Summer I am excited to be sharing Saturday long run leadership responsibilities with Coach Audrey from the Winter Trail Program. Her retirement is looming (How many days, minutes, seconds left, Audrey?) and I know she is excited to be out on the trails helping Muddy Shoes and so are the rest of us! In addition to myself and Coach Audrey we will have Mike C. and Mike E. helping as usual. That should cover all the bases!

So, let’s talk about what we have going for ya in the coming weeks. First, let me state, as I have many times before, it is the goal and mission of Muddy Shoes to cater to ALL levels of trail runners. Whether you are running longer or shorter, even walking, these runs are open to all. So, if you are only up for a few miles or the full distance you’ll feel welcome. Likewise, folks can complete the scheduled distance and do more miles on their own. You might have to put up with our slightly uncouth language and very questionable hygiene. So be it! It’s trail running, dang it!

We are still finalizing the schedule, hopefully adding a couple of different runs to change things up a bit. We also have the Muddy Shoes sponsored Farm Park Challenge on May 6^th and Coach Mike’s Summer Phat Ass on 15 July.

Just a heads up for this Saturday, we will be doing the World Famous (not really) Meadowside Eagle Spotting Sight-Seeing Run at0730 at the Meadowside Nature Center in Derwood. Watch here for more details! Loads of fun.

Of course, with your generous donations ($) we will keep providing beverages and snack stuff after runs and aid on the course.

So, we’ll send out an announcement NLT Friday mornings about each upcoming run so stay tuned we’ll see all you Trail Slappers out there!

**Remember – THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!

Cheers,

Coach Phil

Hey Folks,

Should be good running weather tonight. So, no excuse for not coming out and pounding some dirt with us. Trails in great shape and if you run it, you will be in great shape too! First some announcements.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Registration is open for the 12th Annual Farm Park Challenge on May 6th! A great local trail event. This year it is sponsored by Muddy Shoes! C’mon out for the 3-hour, 6-hour, 8-hour challenges or the marathon. Folks are welcome to just sign up for the fun run too! More info at http://farmparkchallenge.com/

– The Muddy Shoes Spring/Summer/Fall Saturday schedule is coming out soon. Join Coach Phil, Coach Audrey and the rest of the Muddy Shoes team out on the trails of MoCo for a darn good time!

– Muddy Shoes Running in the Buff! OK, so that got your attention. And, no, we are not running naked…yet! It’s still too cold! But (or is it butt?) what I’m talking about are the brand-spankin’ new Muddy Shoes Buffs that you wear! Good news for all, a new batch of Muddy Shoes buffs are in and ready for you to spend your hard-earned dollars on to get one of these highly coveted trail running accessories. Make your trail buds jealous! Get one! Get two! Only $10 U.S. dollars each (cheap)!

Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)

OK, details for tonight:

When: Tuesday March 28th

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (Lower Trail first)

Headlamp: Nope

Pets: Dogs OK. Cats – good luck!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Hey Whaddup, Trailies!

Ya know, we are rapidly heading through the calendar towards Springtime! Winter Trails is over (almost!), Greenway – Done, Dark Side – Done, Barkley Marathions – Done (BTW, I sat this one out this year – I was a little under-trained!). We still have the HAT Race coming up on the 25^th for a few of you (taper, taper!), Muddy Shoes Saturday Summer Runs are stating  April 1^st and the Farm Park Challenge is looming on May 6^th! WOW! That’s a lot of reasons to be out on the trails!

But lets not forget that it is Tuesday and that means its time for the weekly Tuesday Trails at Redland event. Its open to everyone! Fast, Slow, and in-between! C’mon out and join us.

Here are the details and some important announcements:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Registration is open for the 12th Annual Farm Park Challenge on May 6th! A great local trail event. This year it is sponsored by Muddy Shoes! C’mon out for the 3-hour, 6-hour, 8-hour challenges or the marathon. Folks are welcome to just sign up for the fun run too! More info at http://farmparkchallenge.com/

– The Muddy Shoes Spring/Summer/Fall Saturday schedule is coming out soon. Join Coach Phil, Coach Audrey and the rest of the Muddy Shoes team out on the trails of MoCo for a darn good time!

– Muddy Shoes Running in the Buff! OK, so that got your attention. And, no, we are not running naked…yet! It’s still too cold! But (or is it butt?) what I’m talking about are the brand-spankin’ new Muddy Shoes Buffs that you wear! Good news for all, a new batch of Muddy Shoes buffs are in and ready for you to spend your hard-earned dollars on to get one of these highly coveted trail running accessories. Make your trail buds jealous! Get one! Get two! Only $10 U.S. dollars each (cheap)!

Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)

OK, details for tonight:

When: Tuesday March 21th

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week CLOCKWISE (Upper Trail first)

Headlamp: Yup, still need them towards the end!

Pets: Dogs OK. Cats – good luck!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Yo Trail Slappers!

Tuesday is upon us again. It’s also the 2nd Tuesday of the month meaning…OUTTA THE WAY CAFÉ!!! Of course, we have to run first. Then we eat!

It’s going to be a tad breezy this evening so we won’t spend too much time in the parking lot. We’ll need to get down into the stram valley as quick as we can to break out of the wind chill. Once we start running we heat up pretty quick.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Registration is open for the 12th Annual Farm Park Challenge on May 6th! A great local trail event. This year it is sponsored by Muddy Shoes! C’mon out for the 3-hour, 6-hour, 8-hour challenges or the marathon. Folks are welcome to just sign up for the fun run too! More info at http://farmparkchallenge.com/

– The Muddy Shoes Spring/Summer/Fall Saturday schedule is coming out soon. Join Coach Phil, Coach Audrey and the rest of the Muddy Shoes team out on the trails of MoCo for a darn good time!

– Muddy Shoes Running in the Buff! OK, so that got your attention. And, no, we are not running naked…yet! It’s still too cold! But (or is it butt?) what I’m talking about are the brand-spankin’ new Muddy Shoes Buffs that you wear! Good news for all, a new batch of Muddy Shoes buffs are in and ready for you to spend your hard-earned dollars on to get one of these highly coveted trail running accessories. Make your trail buds jealous! Get one! Get two! Only $10 U.S. dollars each (cheap)!

Please see Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)

OK, details for tonight:

When: Tuesday March 14th

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (Lower Trail first)

Headlamp: Yup, still need them!

Pets: Dogs OK. Cats – good luck!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Hey Trailies,

Here we go marching into March. So far its coming in like a lamb and not a lion as the saying would have it. Hey, we’ll take it! Weather should be decent but a bit breezy. Very tolerable for a nice evening trouncing through the Forests of Derwood!

Hoping to see a bunch of Winter Trail peeps join us too!

Announcements:

· Muddy Shoes Buffs are back in stock but going fast. Quite a deal at only $10 each! See Coach Phil or Coach Mike C.

· Mark your calendars! That’s right! Saturday May 6th will be the 12th Annual Farm Park Challenge hosted by Muddy Shoes. Registration is open! http://farmparkchallenge.com/ Pick an endurance event, the marathon or just do the fun run! Open to all!

Here are the details for this evening:

When: Tuesday March 7th

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week CLOCKWISE (Upper Trail first)

Headlamp: Yup, still need them!

Pets: Dogs OK. Cats – good luck!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Registration for the 2023 FARM PARK CHALLENGE and MARATHON IS OPEN!!!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=99178

Don’t wait! Sign up today! This is no ordinary trail event! Check it out!

http://farmparkchallenge.com/

This is the 12^th year for this event! Brought to you by MyMuddyShoes – We ARE trails in Montgomery County!

www.mymuddyshoes.org

C U There cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!!!

Hey there Tree Smackers (figurative, not literal)

It’s Trail Tuesday! Woot! Woot! Happens every week right on schedule. We have some nice weather in store for you today. Mild, no precip and a slight breeze. We’ve been getting good crowds this Winter. All paces and all abilities. It’s a run for everyone! Here’s a chance to get in any missing February miles as we close out the month. Details?! I got details.

When: Tuesday 28 February

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (Lower Trail first)

Headlamp: Indeed!

Pets: Dogs OK. Cats – good luck!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Hey Trail Dogs,

Guess what?! Yup! It’s time for Tuesday Trails! But, not only are we going to run, we are also going to eat…afterwards, of course. Since we skipped our regular Second-Tuesday-of-the-Month-Outta-the-Way-Café-Post-Run-Mingle cuz of Valentines Day, we gotta make up for it. Sooooo, get on your stinkin’ trail attire and head on over to the Forests of Redland for a stinkin’ good time and we’ll head out for some tasty grub afterwards.

Details:

When: Tuesday 21 February

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week CLOCKWISE (Upper Trail first)

Headlamp: Indeed!

Pets: Dogs OK. Ferrets – your call!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Hey Trail Lovers,

Well, Happy Valentines Day! What better way to spend this day out loving the trails. Granted that while most might be sharing time with a heart throb some of us, mostly the chronically single or folks married more than 15 or so years, will be out making our hearts throb, literally, by running through the Forests of Derwood.

Heck, just bring your Valentine out on a trail-running date! How romantic can ya get?!

OK, details:

When: Tuesday 14 February

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (Lower Trail first)

Headlamp: Indeed!

Pets: Dogs OK. Small children – not recommended!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil

Hey Trail Crew,

Yes, it’s Tuesday again and we’ll be hitting the Trails of Redland on a near perfect evening weather-wise. Come out and join us. You won’t regret it! We are a fun group of trailies that run at all paces. Everyone is accommodated!

Hope to C U there!

Details:

When: Tuesday 07 February

Time: Warm up – 6:00 Run – 6:15 (If you get there after 6 but before 6:15 just wait. We’ll be back!)

Place: Redland Middle School, 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – go around back to the right

Course: We will alternate each week, clockwise and counterclockwise. This week CLOCKWISE (Upper Trail first)

Headlamp: Indeed!

Pets: Dogs OK. Small children – not recommended!

Distance – 5-ish with the warm-up

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,

Coach Phil