My Muddy Shoes

***TUESDAY TRAILS AT NEEDWOOD – Venue Change***

OK, Trail Hounds,

We made it through the Winter and are jumping into warmer, milder weather with longer days. Time to migrate back to our Summer quarters at Lake Needwood. As far as weather goes, temps should be OK but might be a bit breezy. Maybe a sprinkle but otherwise it will be fine for trail running.

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 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: 15 April 2025

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

Course: Clockwise across dam, Parilla Path, Westside Trail, across lake on Needwood Road, left across road and out-n-back onto Beaver Tale (aka Upper Rock Creek Trail). Cross back into park on Beach Drive and pick up Mudcat Trail on right. Take right onto Needwood Trail and take back to parking lot.

Head Lamp: Probably not needed.

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/0NFMC

Distance: 5.75 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