Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: Robert has been increasingly involved with DPMR over the past couple of years, so if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him yet on a group run, at a DPMR social event, or in a race, it probably will not be long before you do. Although his love affair […]
Workshop – Backcountry Navigation with Caltopo
Get your GPS skills dialed with DPMR Board Member Renee Elsdon Jacobs of Caltopo.com! Generously hosted at Lift Workspace.
October Audio of the Month – “FloriDada” and “Good to Go”
The right tune can really bring some spunk into your step. While running down Shepherd’s Pass trail at dusk after a long day, “FloriDada” by Animal Collective (169 beats per minute) made me forget my fatigue and literally start dancing down the trail. It’s got a reasonably fast tempo and a strong, driving beat delivered […]
Member Highlight – Lauren Snead
Meet your Group Stroller Run leader, introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs If you spend much time on the local bike paths, you probably have seen Lauren and her adorable toddler Killian, as they spend a lot of time running together! The next time you do, make sure to introduce yourself, particularly if you are another […]
September Audio of the Month – “Fast All the Time” and “Training for the New Alpinism”
Sometimes you don’t know what you need and the same is true for music… During a recent 34-hour push in the mountains, I used a playlist complied by a number of friends to help me stay upbeat in the middle of the night while navigating some obnoxious terrain. My playlist ended up including a lot […]
Audio of the Month – “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson
Sometimes it’s nice to listen to an audio book on a run – not only can it help distract you from the pain/monotony you might be going through, it’s an opportunity to learn something new! Who doesn’t like to multi-task, after all? “Endure” by Alex Hutchinson is worth being on your reading list, whether you […]
Member Highlight – Meggie Inouye
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 […]
