Hey There Tuesday Trailies!

Looks like those storms we endured yesterday have ushered in some sweet running weather. Temps and humidity will be low. The trails will be muddy. And we’re going to the Outta the Way Café afterwards for a nosh and mingle! Can’t beat that!

Before I give you the details, here are some announcements:

  • Feeling competitive about your trail running? Here’s a great opportunity to test your trail skills. Come out on Sunday 13 August at 0800 for the Groovin’ Woodstock Trail 7k! The race takes place at the Woodstock Equestrian Center and features a hilly course, circling fields and dashing into the woods single-track on horse and hiking trails.  Whether running or volunteering check out the club link https://mcrrc.org/calendar-event/groovin-woodstock-7k-xc-2023/
  • Muddy Shoes merch is still available Baseball Hats ($15), Buffs – yes, you can run in a buff ($10) or Reusable cups ($5). See Coach Phil.

OK, for tonight’s run –

Location: Lake Needwood

Address: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle (parking lot by the Hiker-Biker Trail head)

Coords: 39.114925, -77.127917

Date: 8 August 2023

Time: Warm Up Mile 6 p.m. Main run 6:15

Course: Counter-Clockwise – Up the East side on the Needwood Trail to Mudcat and out to park entrance. Cross Needwood Road and go out-and-back on Beaver Tale Trail. Continue across lake on Needwood Road and head down West Side Trail (repeats on Adie’s Hill if desired) to Parilla Path on your right. Take that to dam. Go across and back to parking lot.


Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/03L3N

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

Outta the Way Café address: 17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Hope to C U there cuz these trails ain’t gonna run themselves!

Cheers,

Muddy Shoes