What: Speedwork When: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning 3/13/19 Where: The Legacy Trail in Truckee. Meet at the East River St. bridge. Bring: a watch, possibly traction devices for your shoes Who: YOU! It’s hard to believe with all this white stuff around, but it’s time to start your speed training for the summer racing […]
2018 with the Donner Party People!
Whether you are looking to hit the trails for a long day, get out for some speedwork, or just socialize with like-minded folks, DPMR has plans all year long to get you out and keep you inspired. Here’s a peek at some of the opportunities we can all look forward to this year! Group Training […]
Spring Speed Sessions
It’s early season, and sometimes when you get up in the morning, your motivation stays in bed. For me, that seems to be most days, lately. That makes it pretty tough to get back in shape after a winter where most workouts consisted of a whole lot of shoveling. Fear not; I have the perfect […]
The Inaugural Castle Peak 100k
The Castle Peak 100k was the brain child of Truckee ultrarunner Peter Fain. Last Saturday, after years of planning, and with the help of co-Race Director Helen Pelster and an entire team of volunteers, the inaugural event came off without a hitch. The course, designed by Fain, covers 62.5 miles of trail, gains over 11,000 […]
Member Highlight – Paul Sweeney
If you’ve been around the Truckee running scene for any length of time, you’ve probably crossed paths with Paul Sweeney at some point. He was out here cruising the trails long before there even was such a thing as a Truckee running scene! Kind, steadfast, and happy in the mountains, you will recognize Paul by […]
Member Highlight: Andy Pasternak
I first met Andy Pasternak back in 2009 when his wife, JoAnn, and I were the only two women at the inaugural Burton Creek Trail Marathon. Immediately the enthusiasm of these two runners struck me, and I have loved seeing them at most of the local races over the years and getting the opportunity to […]
A Great Night for Our Ed. Series #5: TRT 172 “Glam Trail Running”
Last week, I had the honor and the pleasure of giving a talk about a 4-day running trip on the Tahoe Rim Trail that I did last summer with Chris Perillo, Curt Casazza, Tyler Lopez, and Joe Van De Water. The slideshow was part of our ongoing educational series, and I hope I’m not bragging […]
A Stormy and Awesome 2015 Memorial Day Picnic
Wild weather could not dampen the spirits of the many people who showed up for our second annual Memorial Day Picnic and fun runs. All of the group runs went off without a hitch, with the point-to-point group starting from Stampede at 8:30 and making their way to the Donner Picnic Grounds in plenty of […]
Member Highlight – Tina Hyde
I am excited to share this month’s member highlight with you – Tina Hyde! Many of you know her as “Sparky,” and if you don’t know her, you’ll understand the nickname once you do. All the smiley photos here might also be a clue. Tina is a fun person to share the trails with, and […]
Running the Tahoe Rim Trail – Educational Series Event #5
Please join me next week, Tuesday, May 19 at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City for my slideshow presentation on running the Tahoe Rim Trail. Last July, four friends and I set out for four days to cover the entire trail. My talk will include the story of our adventure, as well as information on training, logistics, […]