My Muddy Shoes

Hey Mud Shuckers,

Spring is heading our way fast. We’re still in March but days are getting longer, temps are moderating and there’s a whole bunch of pollen headin’ our way. Just like the meme says ‘April showers bring May flowers’, right. I don’t expect to see any Puritans out on the trail but I’m sure to see you sweaty, hard workin’ trail dogs pounding the single track.

Pretty soon we’ll also be moving Tuesday runs to our Summer venue at Lake Needwood. Not quite yet but soon. Stay tuned!

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 https://ultrasignup.com/ Search for: Farm Park Challenge

Muddy Shoes Swag still available! Hey, if Santa didn’t bring you that coveted Muddy Shoes cap, buff or reusable cup then Coach Phil can hook you up. He’s got Hats ($15), Buffs ($10) and Cups ($5)

The Summer Saturday run schedule is in the works! 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: Redland M.S. (around back to the right side of school)

Address: 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Date: 25 March 2025

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

Course: The Redland Trails consist of an Upper and Lower trail with a .3 mile extension out to Muncaster Road. Each week we will alternate directions around the loop. Great trails! This week we will go Clockwise (Upper Trail first)

Head Lamp: Probably not needed.

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

Distance: 5 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