Running in winter in the Truckee-Tahoe area is… complicated. Many people stick to the plowed bike paths in the Truckee Area (which gets old after all those months), run on roads (which can get really dangerous in icy/stormy conditions), transition to other winter sports, and/or drive down the hill to Auburn or Reno to get […]
November Run of the Month – Ellis Peak Loop via Barker Pass
For this month, Chris Cloyd takes us on a 12.5 mile loop up to Ellis Peak from Barker Pass, dropping down into the Miller Creek drainage before heading back to your car (for a total of 2,400 feet of climbing). According to SummitPost.org, “The peak provides fantastic views of the Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, and […]
Ask the Board – “What’s Your Favorite Sports Bra?”
When I asked the female board members about their favorite sports bra, I heard crickets… For most of us, our sports bra is possibly the least-enjoyed piece of gear we own. They don’t fit right, they aren’t comfortable, they cause chaffing, we don’t have the time to find a good/new one so we just keep […]
Member Highlight – Chris Inouye
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: “Chris is one of those people that will make you feel like you’ve been friends forever, even if you’ve just met, because of his welcoming smile and comforting demeanor (if he were a doctor, he would have a great bedside manner!) If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him […]
October Run of the Month – Great Options Off USFS Land
By Renee Jacobs The recent USFS closures in California had us all wondering where to go – it seems like most of our favorite places to run are on forest service land! So for this month, we wanted to highlight some of the great options that we have elsewhere. As always, please follow all applicable California, Placer […]
Ask the Board – “What are you reading?”
Diane Frederic: As a book club selection I’m reading “Humankind” by Rutger Bregman who makes “a revolutionary argument that the innate goodness and cooperation of human beings has been the greatest factor in our success”. I’ll admit that I have fallen recently into the trap of cynicism— especially during our current global pandemic, unprecedented fallout from […]
September Run of the Month – Tahoe Rim Trail Segments from our FKTers
by Chris Cloyd We’re taking some space in our September 2020 “Run of the Month” post to congratulate two of our DPMR members on setting new FKTs on our very own TRT this summer! Helen Pelster improved on the previous unsupported female FKT (and inspired a new FKT days later!) and Adam Kimble bested Kilian Jornet’s […]
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 […]
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. Sock warranties! Who knew. Renee Elsdon Jacobs: I’ve got […]
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 Chocolate Milk is the best liquid nutrition, period (after your run). Diane Frederic: […]
