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TUESDAY TRAILS AT REDLAND AND OUTTA THE WAY CAFÉ!

Hey Trailies,

Well, after three Tuesdays off (two holidays and 1 snow day) we are ready to get  back out there for the first official Muddy Shoes Tuesday evening trail run of 2025! Added bonus, it’s Outta the Way Café night for a post-run brew and chew! That’s the upside.

The downside? It’s going to be butt-ass freezing cold tomorrow. Like ‘Frightened Turtle’ kind of cold (Lets see how many of you get that Seinfeld reference). But, ya know what? If you layer up properly and get moving, you’ll warm up pretty quickly. Plus, once we are down in the stream valley, we are out of the wind. Much more pleasant.

*Just a little side note: I rarely read my horoscope and when I do it’s just for kicks. I mean, it’s printed right there in the paper next to the comics which is where I get most of my news (If Beetle Bailey said it, it must be true!). But I did glance at it today. It said (and this ties in to our run and the Outta the Way mingle afterwards), I quote “This is a lovely day to socialize! Get out and interact with others. Meet friends for…happy hour…dinner or casual get-togethers. Sports events and fun activities…will please you!” So, there you have it. I’m going with my horoscope! It can’t be wrong! Go, Aries!

Looking forward to seeing everyone out there for the New Year!

First announcements then 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! https://ultrasignup.com/racedirectors/rd_blacklist.aspx?did=121223&dtid=59615&eid=3137

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: 14 January 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 counterclockwise (Lower Trail first)

Head Lamp: Most definitely!

Caltopo: [https://caltopo.com/m/ABPQC](https://caltopo.com/m/ABPQC)(includes warm up loop)

Distance: 5 miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)

Pace: Fast, slow and in-between

Vibe: Chill…very chill

Outta The Way Café address: 17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Hope to C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!

Namaste,

Muddy Shoes