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TUESDAY TRAILS AT NEEDWOOD

Folks, I’m beginning to think Mother Nature is going to be sending us a big bill to pay for all this nice weather she keeps sending our way. Hoping our ‘Nice Weather’ subscription doesn’t run out too soon. But we all know the heat and humidity will get here in the coming months. Simple course of action is to get out and enjoy it NOW!
Sooooo, as usual, announcements then details:
- As many of you know, we lost Kevin Ruppel, a great friend and runner, this past Winter to ALS. There will be a KEVIN RUPPEL MEMORIAL FUN RUN on Sunday, June 9th. Please come out to run and/or share memories. https://fb.me/1X7o7IMoUlBptoX
- 2024 marks the 10-year anniversary of Muddy Shoes? Yup, ten years ago we had our first run. To mark the occasion, we will be getting commemorative swag to celebrate. Stay tuned. Save your money! T-shirts are coming?!
- Muddy Shoes Saturday Trail Runs are ongoing! Regular Saturday runs that take us to trails and venues that you might not have seen in a larger group. We also provide after-run refreshments (remember ice cold mini-Cokes and pickle chips?) and chit-chat. Mingle with your trail besties! Keep an eye out for details sent out each Friday.
- We have swag! Muddy Shoes Baseball caps (a mere $15), Buffs ($10) and Reusable Cups ($5). See Coach Phil or Coach Mike (Chau)
Ok, details for this evening:
Location: Lake Needwood (Hiker/Biker Trail parking Lot)
Address: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Derwood, MD 20855
Date: 04 June 2024
Time: Warm Up 6 p.m. Main event 6:15
Course: Clockwise. Over dam and up onto Parilla Path, up to Needwood Road and cross lake. At far end, go left across road and head out and back on Beaver Tale (aka Upper Rock Creek) then back into park and down East side of lake on Mudcat and Needwood Trail. Easy-peazy!
Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/0NFMC
Distance: 5.7-ish miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)
Pace: Slow, Fast and In-between; all are welcome!
Vibe: Chill
Hope to C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!
Cheers,
Muddy Shoes

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