By Karen Bonnett-Natraj When was the last time you planned a DNF? What strategies did you draft to ensure a “Did Not Finish”? Your probable responses are “Never” and “None”. Nobody begins a race anticipating they won’t cross the finish line, especially after extensive preparation. However, DNFs happen, raising the question: “What now? “DNFs occur […]
TRT 50-mile Race Report
By Bri Jaskot I’m someone who likes to go somewhere new to race. My logic – if I’m going to be putting my body through some pain & suffering, I may as well see some new and beautiful things along the way. Having quit my job last October, I decided to keep some of my […]
TRT 60K Race Report
By Angela Stark I arrived in Carson City just past 5 am, missing the send-off for the 100-mile runners by a whisker. The atmosphere at the start area was serene, with only a few runners trickling in for the commencement of the 60k race. Accompanied by my husband Dane, we cherished some peaceful moments until […]
California International Marathon 2021: A Return to Racing
Race Report by Christie Jackson CIM was a wonderful reminder that I really love racing. Unfortunately, I have only felt mildly prepared for the few races I have entered during the past 6 years. Between starting a business, growing and giving birth to two babies, Covid and poor air quality, running has been more of […]
Run to the Sun Race Report
By Bri Jaskot I first heard of Run to the Sun, back in 2011, when I was in college, at the University of Hawaii, on O’ahu. My co-worker at Starbucks told me about it and then proceeded to tell me that he had won the race a couple of years in a row. At the […]
Carol Patterson- a few thoughts on “trail aging”
My mom had a little saying that she would use from time to time when seeing someone she thought was out of sync with reality – generally an older woman, for example, dressed in a mini skirt and go-go boots or an older guy with open Hawaiian shirt, gold chains around his neck and driving […]
At your service- the DPMR Board of Directors
By Steve Rowbury Over the last 18 months, despite a global pandemic and all the lockdown and social distancing restrictions that went with it, DPMR has hosted and supported a wide range of events and activities, both virtually and in-person. Group runs for Newbies, advanced speedwork sessions, and a wide variety in between. Competitive events […]
The story behind the wolf sticker
by: Naomi Plasterer Maybe you’ve seen this sticker around town. On the back of cars. On water bottles. On laptops. To some people, it’s a nice sticker of local Castle Peak or their favorite animal the wolf. I’ve had strangers at trailheads ask about the sticker. I’ve given strangers at trailheads stickers. But to me […]
Race Report: Leadville Trail 100 Run – My First Hundred Miler
By Rebekah McWin Running a hundred miler had been on my bucket list since getting into trail running back in 2018, but living in the flatlands of Memphis with only 3 or 4 trail running options left me with feelings of inadequacy in regards to distance, vert and terrain. Even with the limitations I felt, […]
Broken Arrow Skyrace: Pancake Breakfast & Aid Station Volunteers Needed!
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 […]
