Webinar Date: April 21, 2021 DPMR board members Jack Macy and Steve Rowbury sat down to chat with member, runner, emergency medicine physician, and medical race director John Anderson about managing first aid issues while on long trail runs and ultra adventures. John shares insights from his own adventures and also covers off on topics […]
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Mid-Morning Trails Group Run
WHEN: Tuesday Mornings at 9:00am starting May 4th through June 1st (additional sessions TBD) WHERE: Varies COST: Free (as long as you are a DPMR member!) CONTACT: Renee Jacobs and Meggie Inouye Join Renee and Meggie for a 5-week series of trail runs on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am starting on March 9th. This is a “no-host […]
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Seeking Volunteers for the Castle Peak 100km Medical Team
On Saturday, August 14, 300 eager runners will toe the line at the Castle Peak 100K. They will be tackling one of the most beautiful, rugged and remote 100K courses in the country. In order for them to finish this race safely they will need training, crew, aid … Read More... about Seeking Volunteers for the Castle Peak 100km Medical Team
Summer is here and so is Trail Bingo!
DPMR and Reno Running Company have teamed up to bring you a great summer trail challenge and a chance to win some cool prizes. It's simple- here's how it works: Sign up at Reno Running Company's website HERE. They'll email you the rules, routes and that … Read More... about Summer is here and so is Trail Bingo!
Starting June 8th: DPMR Speedwork for Beginners on Mt. Rose co-hosted by Reno Running Company!
Get ready to up your speed game! Did you know that if you want to run faster then you have to practice running faster? Speed workouts train you how to output more effort, maintain a higher cadence, and mentally cope with some physical discomfort while running. … Read More... about Starting June 8th: DPMR Speedwork for Beginners on Mt. Rose co-hosted by Reno Running Company!
June Run of the Month – New Happy Face Loop
The USFS has big plans for the Sawtooth area - constructing new trails, making trails to be more conducive to all users, decommissioning unofficial trails... Trail construction has kicked into full swing now that the forest thinning project is essentially … Read More... about June Run of the Month – New Happy Face Loop
Trailwork is back this June 17th!
Trail stewardship is at the core of what we believe at Donner Party Mountain Runners- to give back to the trails that we all use and love. Join us as we partner with Truckee Donner Land Trust for a trail maintenance day on June 17th, 2021. Space is limited; … Read More... about Trailwork is back this June 17th!
Save-the-Date: DPMR Labor Day Picnic
Date: Monday, September 6th, 2021Location: "Chaz Camp" in Kingvale. Stay for the weekend! Reservations here. Plan to join us- full details to follow! … Read More... about Save-the-Date: DPMR Labor Day Picnic
Book Of the Month: The Happy Runner, by coaches Megan and David Roche
May is Mental Health Awareness Month so I decided to highlight a book which touches upon mental health and encourages joyful daily adventures that lead to long-term health and happiness. Last month's book (Bravey, by Alexi Pappas) also has a lot of discussion … Read More... about Book Of the Month: The Happy Runner, by coaches Megan and David Roche
My first 50 Miler: American River 2021
The Facts Location: Folsom to Auburn, CADistance: 50 miles (watch recorded 49), 4,700ft elevation gainDate: May 8th, 2021Weather: Sunny (low 60F, high 85F), windy (20mph).Course: 75% trail (mostly single track) 25% bike path. Short (sometimes steep and … Read More... about My first 50 Miler: American River 2021
Member Highlight – Tod Vedock
Introduction by Meggie Inouye: I first "met" Tod Vedock in Spring 2020.... just after the COVID pandemic had sent us all into lockdown and there were widespread protests and demonstrations over systemic racism. Feeling called to do something in the midst of … Read More... about Member Highlight – Tod Vedock
Skip the Burger, Save our Trails
The digital publication, Epicurious, announced recently that they will no longer be posting recipes containing beef, stating that they “think of this decision as not anti-beef but rather pro-planet.” This got me thinking… I have never been much of a red … Read More... about Skip the Burger, Save our Trails
