My Muddy Shoes

TUESDAY TRAILS AT NEEDWOOD

Trail Doggies!

We’ve got a great evening of trail running waiting for us! Weather will be cooperative and the trails should be in good shape. Hard to think of a reason not to join us.

Couple of announcements first then run details:

Registration for FARM PARK CHALLENGE 2025 is OPEN! The race date is Saturday, May 3, 2025. This is one of the premier local Springtime trail events and we are excited to add a traditionally timed 25K this year! Register today! Go to http://www.ultrasignup.com/ Search for: Farm Park Challenge

Muddy Shoes Swag still available! Hey, Muddy Shoes swag looks great in your Easter basket! We got Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Cups ($5). See Coach Phil.

Spring/Summer Saturday runs started last weekend! Coach Audrey and I will be teaming 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!

Now for the run details…

Location: Lake Needwood

Address: 15679 Needwood Lake Cir, Derwood, MD 20855

Date: 22 April 2025

Time: Warm up at 6 p.m. Run starts at 6:15

Course: Counter-clockwise up East side of lake and cross bridge by canoe storage (where we turn around for warm up) up hill and turn right to cut over to Blue Jay Loop. Pick up Needwood Trail across from archery range and take that to a right on Mudcat Trail and out onto Needwood Road. Cross lake and cross road at end of guardrail. Go out and back on Troll Trail (unmarked) and turn around at Redland Road. Head down West Side of lake. Hill repeats at Adie’s Hill (if desired), cross dam and back to lot.

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

Distance: 6.75 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