One of our favorite fall events is back and scheduled for 3 days of running fun on Oct 1-3!Come lend a hand at the Broken Arrow Skyrace- we have 2 unique volunteering opportunities to choose from. New this year is a pancake breakfast and DPMR will be flipping flapjacks and earning tips. Or head on […]
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Race Report by Angela Stark: Castle Peak 100K
In the winter of 2021, while there was still snow on the ground, I decided I needed a new challenge. I stumbled on the Castle Peak 100K website while looking for spring/summer ultras in California. I thought it was an auspicious sign when I saw the event was being held on my birthday and I […]
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Ask the Board – “What is your most salient running memory?”
Fall is right around the corner, which means that for most of us in Truckee, our big summer events are now behind us and the end of the running season is coming to an end. It's perhaps the time that a lot of us reflect on the season and highlights begin to … Read More... about Ask the Board – “What is your most salient running memory?”
Hardrock 100 Interview with Betsy Nye
Congratulations on finishing your 17th Hardrock 100 mile Endurance Run! What has driven you to participate in the race so many times? I fell in love with the race and the San Juan mountains my first Hardrock (HR) in 1999. Driving up and over Red Mountain … Read More... about Hardrock 100 Interview with Betsy Nye
There’s new gear in the DPMR store!
You can keep your lid cool and show off your club pride in a new bigtruck hat- 3 colors and 2 sizes to choose from! There's also a great selection of 2021 Castle Peak 100k gear to remind you of this year's epic event. Head on over to the store and stock up … Read More... about There’s new gear in the DPMR store!
Book of the Month – Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor
With the Olympics last month and the inspiring Bronze medal from Molly Seidel, I thought it would be appropriate to pick a book from the previous US Marathon Olympic medalist, Deena Kastor. Not growing up in the US, and not having athletics as part of my … Read More... about Book of the Month – Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor
Member Highlight – Dia Davis
Introduction by Meggie Inouye I can't remember the specific Newbies run that I met Dia, but I soon found out that she too was planning to run Castle Peak 100K. I also gathered pretty quickly that she is an incredibly strong and adventurous woman and yet … Read More... about Member Highlight – Dia Davis
CANCELED: Castle Peak Shakeout Run & Preview- Saturday, Aug 7th
DPMR is excited to partner with the Lake Sonoma Race Series and Tahoe Mountain Sports to bring you a day on the trails! Whether you are doing a final shakeout run before the Castle Peak 100K or just wanting to log a long Saturday run with new friends- join us … Read More... about CANCELED: Castle Peak Shakeout Run & Preview- Saturday, Aug 7th
Race Report: Western States 2021, by Steve Rowbury
June 27, 3:50am This is it. The culmination of more than 18 months of anticipation and preparation. I can’t quite believe it but I’m climbing out from Robie Point and feeling strong. 18 days earlier I had run this section, visualizing this moment with 3 … Read More... about Race Report: Western States 2021, by Steve Rowbury
My First Ultra – TRT 55K
One of my earliest memories is of my mom yelling at me “ Carol, don’t run in the house!!” At some point, I took it out to the streets, and eventually to the trails, and have been out there ever since. It’s almost religious although I prefer to … Read More... about My First Ultra – TRT 55K
Member Highlight – Kevin Sawchuk
"When do you work and sleep?" I finally asked Kevin. We recently shared an easy hike up his favorite backyard training hill (the 700 road at Northstar.) As we climbed, Kevin stopped to check on various plants, hoping to find berries in-season and thinking … Read More... about Member Highlight – Kevin Sawchuk
Ask the Board: “What food(s) are you most excited to pull out of your running pack?”
Fuel for running - our best friend and the bane of our existence at the same time. Finding the food that works best for you in all circumstances is the holy grail. I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't actually exist, it takes a lot of trial and error, … Read More... about Ask the Board: “What food(s) are you most excited to pull out of your running pack?”
