My Muddy Shoes

SATURDAY TRAIL THERAPY WITH MUDDY SHOES

Hey Trail Dogs,

Ready for a dose of trail therapy? Just so ya know, none of the Muddy Shoes coaches are actually licensed trail therapists. Nor do they play one on TV! Come to think of it, I don’t think there even is such a thing. But you don’t really need one out there. It’s kind of an individual thing. Ya know, DIY. Often times when you’re out in the woods hittin’ the trails you find your Zen and, in essence, become your own therapists. Or the woods and nature become the therapists. Whether it’s the adrenaline, the physical endurance or just the act of inhaling nature, we all can experience our own form of trail therapy. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone out for a run, full of stress or worry and left all that negative energy out on the trail. But you can experience trail therapy even when you’re not feeling stressed. You’re just enjoying kibbitzing with your inner-trail self and enforcing your positive vibe. Ain’t nothing wrong with that!

OK, enough of that blah-blah stuff.

Here are the announcements:

Muddy Shoes swag is still available! We got Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Re-usable Cups ($5). See Coach Phil.

Also, for your calendars – The Groovin’ Woodstock Trail 7k XC race! Coming up on Sunday August 3rd. This is a righteous race held at the beautiful Woodstock Equestrian Park brought to you by Coach Gretchen (RD) and Coach Phil (Asst. RD and Course designer – blame him!). Lots of space for racers AND volunteers! Wear your tie-dye! Check it out here – https://mcrrc.org/calendar…/groovin-woodstock-7k-xc-2025/

Now for the run details…

Location: Block House Point – Muddy Branch

Address: 14750 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

Date: 19 July 2025

Time: 0730

Course: Easy-peasy!

Distance: 14 miles – 7 out and 7 back

Caltopo: N/A

Pace: Fast, slow and in-between

Vibe: Chill…very chill but getting warmer!

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

Namaste,

Muddy Shoes