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SATURDAY TRAILS WITH MUDDY SHOES – GOLD MINE LOOP

OK, Gang,

Breakout the sweat rags! It’s gonna be hot! It’s gonna be humid! It’s Summer! We’ll beat some of the heat but hydration and dialing back will be key. When the weather gets like this there is no sense pushing it even though we have become somewhat acclimated to the heat and humidity by now. So, no heroes out there. Kapeesh?!? We’re gonna earn those icey-cold mini-Cokes tomorrow!

OK, first, announcements:

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

NEXT SUNDAY!!! – 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: Gold Mine Loop

Address: 10705 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854

What3words address (IYKYK): fuse.pens.burger

Date: 26 July 2025

Time: 0730

Course: Out on Valley Trail; right on Gold Mine Loop; right on Lock 16 Spur; straight on Overlook Spur; left on Overlook Trail to Tavern; Right on Gold Mine Spur; right on Gold Mine Loop; right on Woodland Trail and back to parking lot. Do it twice…or not.

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/TTD3

Distance: 5-ish miles with other loop options. Suggest 2 loops

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