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TUESDAY TRAILS AT NEEDWOOD
TUESDAY TRAILS AT NEEDWOOD
Hey Forest Joggers,
Tuesday is upon us once again and it’s time to run! Weather will cooperate with a small chance of a quick shower but temps will be awesome. Hope you join us.
OK, announcements, then run details:
Muddy Shoes swag is still available! We got Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Cups ($5). See Coach Phil.
Mark your calendars! The 8th Annual Muddy Shoes Summer Fatass is on the books! Join us Saturday July 12th in Seneca Creek State Park for a great trail event and pot-luck after-party hosted by Coach Mike Chau. Muddy Shoes will be supplying beverages, proteins and condiments.https://www.facebook.com/events/1442752650470959/?notif_id=1748314199437866¬if_t=plan_admin_added&ref=notif
Spring/Summer Saturday runs are happening! Coach Audrey and I have teamed up to keep all you trailies occupied on your Saturday mornings throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. Also, will be having the Summer Fat Ass (hosted by Mike Chau), the Stone Mill Course Preview runs in October and the Phantastic Phall Phat Ass (hosted by Coach Robin). Stay tuned for run info!
Now for the run details…
Location: Lake Needwood
Address: 15679 Needwood Lake Cir, Derwood, MD 20855
Date: 27 May 2025
Time: Warm up at 6 p.m. Run starts at 6:15
Course: Clockwise across dam, Parilla Path, Westside Trail (watch for cars!), across lake on Needwood Road, left across road and out-n-back onto Beaver Tale (aka Upper Rock Creek Trail). Cross back into park on Beach Drive and pick up Mudcat Trail on right. Take right onto Needwood Trail and take back to parking lot.
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/0NFMC
Distance: 5.75 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

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