My great admiration for mountain running phenom Kilian Jornet is no secret. After all, I’m married to a (slightly slower) Spanish trail runner. So, when our friend and local DPMR runner Adam Kimble said he was aiming to beat Kilian’s Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Tahoe Rim Trail last year, I quietly thought to […]
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Member Highlight – Katie Hawkins
Katie Hawkins is one of DPMR’s newest members. She quickly immersed herself in the club by joining and planning group runs (albeit sidelined by weather and now the coronavirus…) Join Katie and all of us by becoming a member today ! Introduction by Katie’s friend, colleague, and running mentor the legendary ultra-runner Roch Horton. The […]
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Recovering from COVID for athletes
By Dr. Andrew Pasternak, Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab As more people, unfortunately, get infected with COVID-19, the medical community is learning more and more about the disease. Now that we’re over six months into the pandemic, researchers are … Read More... about Recovering from COVID for athletes
A Q&A conversation with Tahoe Rim Trail FKT superstars Adam and Helen
Here's a virtual event you won't want to miss! DPMR's own Chris Cloyd will host an online conversation with Helen Pelster and Adam Kimble, two club members who both set FKTs (Fastest Known Time) on the Tahoe Rim Trail in July. Join us to help celebrate their … Read More... about A Q&A conversation with Tahoe Rim Trail FKT superstars Adam and Helen
New shirts, new online store!
We're excited to announce that starting August 1st you'll be able to shop for DPMR swag anytime- at our new web retail store. We're kicking off the launch of the online store with our new Patagonia short-sleeve tech shirts in cool colors for summer. We're also … Read More... about New shirts, new online store!
Ask the Board – “What’s Your Favorite Running Sock?”
Your socks might very well be the most important thing on your body during a run, other than shoes. Here's the socks that keep our DPMR board members happy! Chris Cloyd: Darn Tough! No stitches/seams and they’ll replace any pair that gets a hole in ‘em. … Read More... about Ask the Board – “What’s Your Favorite Running Sock?”
Member Highlight- Erica Mertens
Erica and I met during a Newbies Run last spring. As the pack of runners settled into a rhythm, we found we had a similar pace and also realized we had similar goals. Erica had run the Tahoe 100K the previous September and qualified for Castle Peak 100K in … Read More... about Member Highlight- Erica Mertens
Will Run for Beer
Photo by Wil Stewart on Unsplash Beer miles, kegs at the finish line, capping the finish of a long training run with a cool beer, even beer consumed during long races… Drinking (especially beer) is pretty deeply engrained in running culture; … Read More... about Will Run for Beer
Book Review-Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero by Christopher McDougall
Ten years ago, Chris McDougall brought us Born to Run, the tale of the Tarahumara of Mexico and the revolution of “bare foot running”. I was so fascinated by his first book that I read it in just 3 days. In the midst of reading, I took a run break with my … Read More... about Book Review-Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero by Christopher McDougall
DPMR July 2020 Virtual Challenge
Flume Trail 20 / 7 / 2020 Virtual Challenge With so many races already cancelled in 2020, many of us are looking for opportunities for solo or small group challenges, and virtual adventures. Clara Castellar and Helen Pelster kicked things off with the … Read More... about DPMR July 2020 Virtual Challenge
Ask the DPMR Board – “What’s your favorite liquid calorie product?”
Margaret Skillicorn: Tailwind Colorado Cola. I just like caffeine and the taste of Cola! It’s like having a special treat while running long distance. I tend to only drink water, coffee and periodically a Diet coke or 7-up! Chris Cloyd: Fairlife … Read More... about Ask the DPMR Board – “What’s your favorite liquid calorie product?”
July Run of the Month – Drunken Deer Loop
Please follow all applicable California, Placer County, and Nevada County coronavirus precautions, including stay-at-home orders (if these runs require you to travel far from home, please reconsider), social distancing, etc. Drunken Deer Loop (8.5 miles and … Read More... about July Run of the Month – Drunken Deer Loop
