Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: Meggie and my friendship is a testament to the “connect” element of the Donner Party Mountain Runners mission (“to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe”). I was so very fortunate that both Meggie and I were metaphorically in the same place at the same time last fall, looking […]
July Audio of the Month – Heartbeats and Conor Dwyer
This month’s song of the month is Heartbeats by The Knife. It’s got a quick 176 beats per minute tempo, so for most people, it’s best accompanied by a non-technical descent or flowing single track. It’s also a good one to use if you are experimenting with increasing your pace (many running biomechanics say that […]
June Audio of the Month – “La Grange” by ZZ top and interview with Magdalena Boulet
Want a new tune to liven up your running playlist? Every time this one comes up in the rotation, I’m stoked, especially if it’s on a hill, which compliments the relatively slow tempo (161 beats per minute) and strong driving beat. If you prefer to use your time running to learn about running, check […]
Member Highlight – Benjamin Iles
Our newest member, Benjamin (Ben) Iles, calls Columbus, Ohio home but will soon be moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. He decided to join DPMR to get motivated to do more trail running/exploration in the mountains. Read on to learn what drew him to join DPMR and make sure to say “Hi!” when you […]
May Audio of the Month – Intro to Running with Music, “Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol
Like the idea of running to music but not sure where to start? Selecting music that you consider to be inspirational while sitting on the couch (“Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky, for example*), may not actually be as effective when you’re on the trails. Research has shown that running to music that is slightly […]
April Audio of the Month – “The Concubine” and “The Art of Mental Training: A Guide to Performance Excellence”
You may have heard that reducing your stride length reduces injury risk. Many researchers and running biomechanics will suggest aiming for 180 steps per minute, which is not natural for most runners. If you are prone to injury and want to experiment with changing your stride, running with music is possibly the best way to […]
DPMR Newbies Run Club
WHEN: April 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm 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, but not up for a super long intense session? Come out and join Steve Buelna and crew for 8 weeks […]
Member Highlight – Abigail Drake
(Introduction by Sean Flanagan, Interview by Renee Elsdon Jacobs) I am 97% sure Abbey Drake, our March Member Highlight, has an identical twin. Besides being the backbone and co-race director for all of Epic Endurance Events races, Abbey somehow finds the time to do a bit of running herself. That’s of course after her additional […]
March Audio of the Month – “You’ve Got Time” and “Carbohydrates for Ultra Athletes”
If you’ve tried running with a soundtrack from time to time, you’ve probably discovered that it can help give you a kick in the butt and improve your ability to withstand the grind. Studies show that running with music at a tempo slightly higher than your default cadence will actually speed you up! If you […]
