Hello Donner Party Mountain Runners! In light of the reality that we’re all limited on what training tools we have access to, I wanted to offer a few bodyweight workouts that will help keep our fitness up, elevate our moods a bit, and put us all in a better position to hit the ground running […]
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Looking ahead with 2020 vision… DMPR’s upcoming season
Our mission at DPMR is to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in the region. We hope that you will agree that whether you are looking to hit the trails for a long day, get out for some speedwork, or just socialize with like-minded folks, we have the events to get you out and keep […]
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Fueling in the Time of COVID-19
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash If you are like me, you are taking advantage of the extra hours of free-time and amping up your training. Maybe you are putting in more time on the trails (social distancing!) or you are starting a new … Read More... about Fueling in the Time of COVID-19
30 days of 10 milers
By: Jesse Ellis “the Trailwhisperer” I have been honored to represent the Club at TRT 100 Miler & have been training hard to ensure a healthy solid performance at TRT. My two prep events have been canceled or moved. With the uncertainty of the next … Read More... about 30 days of 10 milers
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Donner Party Mountain Runners: We exist to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe. Let’s take a minute to talk about one of those ideals: To Connect. I think we can all agree that things are pretty rough right now. We’re unsettled, … Read More... about Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Member Highlight – Steve Woo
There’s a funny saying that’s been circulating around our area for awhile now, that I learned by making the mistake of attempting to introduce Steve Woo to an acquaintance of mine. As I started to introduce them, the person immediately responded back at me, … Read More... about Member Highlight – Steve Woo
TO BE RESCHEDULED – DPMR Speaker Series: Finding Happiness in the Mountains – An FKT on the California 14ers
WHEN: Date TBD WHERE: Lift Workspace/Property Radar, 12242 Business Park Drive Suite 20, Truckee, CA Join Renee Elsdon Jacobs for a presentation on what she considers “possibly the happiest period of my life” – preparing for and achieving the Fastest Known … Read More... about TO BE RESCHEDULED – DPMR Speaker Series: Finding Happiness in the Mountains – An FKT on the California 14ers
Member Highlight-Karen Kimble!
I met Karen a couple of years ago when she and her husband Adam attended a Donner Party Mountain Runners kickoff season event. We got to talking about running (of course, what else?) and that she had never run anything further than a marathon and neither had … Read More... about Member Highlight-Karen Kimble!
Racing Gnome 2020: A test for the Unafraid
The Racing Gnome 5k & 10k snowshoe races, put on by the Donner Party Mountain Runners at Auburn Ski Club, took place on a very cold and blustery Sunday, February 9, 2020. The event was organized by Helen Pelster and Peter Fain as co-Race Directors, … Read More... about Racing Gnome 2020: A test for the Unafraid
Update from Truckee Donner Land Trust Trail Ops 2020
From our friends at the Land Trust - Watch for TDLT/DPMR Trail Work Days on the calendar coming soon. It’s shaping up to be another full summer of trail work for the Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT)! Last year we saw the completion of four new miles of … Read More... about Update from Truckee Donner Land Trust Trail Ops 2020
March Audio of the Month – Your Breath
You're busy, everyone around you is busy... There are endless opportunities to find stress in life. Letting yourself get carried away by the stress is easy - it takes work to combat the stress. Meditation is a tactic that many athletes rely on, not … Read More... about March Audio of the Month – Your Breath
Mid-Morning Trails Group Run – Coming Back this Spring
WHEN: Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am, starting May 5th 2020 WHERE: TBD, locations will vary. Check out the DPMR calendar for details and updates. COST: Free Mark your calendars! The Tuesday mid-morning group run is coming back, hosted by Meggie … Read More... about Mid-Morning Trails Group Run – Coming Back this Spring
