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, “Oh, I know Steve!” followed by the now commonly repeated joke, […]
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 Time (FKT) for the California 14ers. She ran and climbed all of the California 14ers […]
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 […]
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 only to reduce stress, but also to improve athletic performance. […]
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 Inouye. These will be “no-host unofficial” social runs, usually in the 5-8 mile range, with options for […]
POSTPONED Wilderness First Aid & CPR Course
Date: TBDTime: TBDLocation: LIFT Workspace 12242 Business Park Dr #19, Truckee, CA 96161Cost: $90Register: https://courses.sierrarescue.com/reserve/t1665-wilderness-first-aid/1665/book Taught by Sierra Rescue, this is an 8hr First Aid and CPR course with a wilderness focus. If you have taken a First Aid Course before or if this will be your first experience, this course is ideally suited for […]
2020 Volunteer Opportunities with DPMR
Are you interested in giving back to the community and/or the trail network that we all use and love? Help is always needed at aid stations and on trail work days. We are also looking for group run leaders! Here’s what is going on in 2020: Help at DPMR Aid Stations DPMR will be hosting […]
Member Highlight – Michele Thomas
I am not so sure introductions are needed here since Michele has volunteered or captain’d an Aid Station at nearly every race within a 100 mile radius. For those of you who don’t get out much, meet Michele Thomas, our February Member Highlight. A recent Reno/Tahoe transplant, Michele and her husband Chris are familiar faces […]
DPMR Newbies Run Club co-hosted by Tahoe Mountain Sports
WHEN: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm, May 5th, 2020 WHERE: Legacy Trail East River St Trailhead initially, future locations TBD COST: Free CONTACT: Steve Buelna (530) 414-4264 Have you been wanting to get out and run with other runners, but either feel intimidated by experienced runners or not up for […]
February Audio of the Month – “The Joy of Movement” and “‘Till I Collapse”
Still looking for a New year’s resolution? How about group exercise? If you’re not convinced it’s right for you, try listening / reading the book “The Joy of Movement” by Kelly McGonigal. Not only will you learn why group exercise nearly guarantees a dose of happiness for its participants, but also why a running buddy […]
