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SATURDAY TRAIL RUN AND FOREST THERAPY

Hey Saturday Trail Toads,

Saturday is looking to be a mighty fine day for forest jogging. Weather will be about 73 degrees and clear skies. Quite a change from what we’ve been seeing round these parts. We’ll be running around Lake Frank and out and back on the Kengla/North Branch trails with a little side trip to Sunfish Pond. All told the mileage will be just over 12. There’ll be water at the Muncaster Mill underpass and usual post-run fare back at the cars.

I hope to see you all there! Last run of June!

OK, announcements then details:

Muddy Shoes swag is still available! We got Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Re-usable 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. It’s free (maybe shove a couple of bucks in the donation box if you can). Please sign up here so we can plan: [https://www.facebook.com/events/1442752650470959/?notif_id=1748314199437866&notif_t=plan_admin_added&ref=notif](https://www.facebook.com/events/1442752650470959/?notif_id=1748314199437866&notif_t=plan_admin_added&ref=notif)

Also for your calendars – The Groovin’ Woodstock Trail 7k XC race! Coming up on Sunday August 3^rd. 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! Where your tie-dye! Check it out here – https://mcrrc.org/calendar-event/groovin-woodstock-7k-xc-2025/

Now for the run details:

Location: Lake Frank at Avery Road (Not Meadowside!)

Address: 15212-15184 Avery Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Date: 28 June 2025

Time: 0730

Course: Counter-clockwise around Lake Frank (side trip up to Sunfish Pond) then out under Muncaster Mill Road to ICC. Cross creek and head out to Bowie Mill Road. Head back the way you came except go down other side of Lake Frank

Caltopo for Lake Frank: https://caltopo.com/m/N6UQ5

Caltopo for North Branch/Kengla: https://caltopo.com/m/801V0MG

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