by Carol Patterson: I first met Usha Kreaden about 4 years ago; we were both bringing up the rear of one of the Castle Peak 100 practice runs through Euer Valley – Usha, somewhat new to trail running and me, in my usual spot – bringing up the rear. Neither of us have a 100 […]
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: […]
July Run of the Month – Drunken Deer Loop
Please follow all applicable California, Placer County, and Nevada County coronavirus precautions, including stay-at-home orders (if these runs require you to travel far from home, please reconsider), social distancing, etc. Drunken Deer Loop (8.5 miles and with about 1500 feet of vert): Start at the parking area for Drunken Deer/the Old Commemorative Emigrant Trail (heading […]
Recipe of the Month: No-bake Peanut Butter Fudge from South America
While bike touring and mountaineering in South America, a good friend of mine discovered a confection sold in stores under the label Mantecol or Nucrem. It became a significant source of calories on his big days and he brought some back to the states to share with me. I packed some in my bag for […]
Member Highlight – JJ Liston
Introduction by Jenelle Potvin “You’ve got a course marker – permanently!” – JJ to Peter Fain, upon finishing the 2019 Castle Peak 100k. A wrong turn 9 miles in, early-on bonus miles, and a shot stomach led to an incredibly brutal day. JJ, unable to eat or drink without puking from Devil’s Oven to the […]
June Run of the Month – Kings Beach Loop
by Chris Cloyd Please follow all applicable California, Placer County, and Nevada County coronavirus precautions, including stay-at-home orders (if these runs require you to travel far from home, please reconsider), social distancing, etc. Kings Beach Loop (4.5 miles with about 850 feet of vert): Starting at the end of Chipmunk St in Kings beach, this […]
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, “Oh, I know Steve!” followed by the now commonly repeated joke, […]
