Beer miles, kegs at the finish line, capping the finish of a long training run with a cool beer, even beer consumed during long races… Drinking (especially beer) is pretty deeply engrained in running culture; but how is it affecting your training? We are generally a group of runners that pride ourselves on both not […]
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Book Review-Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero by Christopher McDougall
Ten years ago, Chris McDougall brought us Born to Run, the tale of the Tarahumara of Mexico and the revolution of “bare foot running”. I was so fascinated by his first book that I read it in just 3 days. In the midst of reading, I took a run break with my husband (who also […]
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: […]
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 […]
Avoiding Bonk City
The other day, I went out for a run that wasn’t particularly long or hard, but I started tired, having had a busy and somewhat stressful workday the day prior. Plus, it was the warmest day of the season so far. By mile 5, I was hitting a wall. I felt like my legs couldn’t […]
Donner Summit Challenge
Save the Date: October 10, 2020 Donner Party Mountain Runners is happy to announce a new fall event- the Donner Summit Challenge! We’re planning a full day of events at Donner Ski Ranch including a 1/2 marathon, hill climb, 10K and kid’s fun run. The new Donner Summit Challenge will be open to anyone who’d […]
COVID Thoughts
By Dr. Andrew Pasternak, Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab One of the biggest questions I’ve been getting in the past few weeks is what ultrarunning is going to look like once we start racing. My short answer: I have no idea. We still have way more questions about COVID 19 than we have answers. We […]
2020 Truckee Tahoe Peak Project
Explore our local trails and summit new peaks with the 2020 Truckee Tahoe Peak Project. Challenge yourself to visit 10, 15, or 20 peaks from our curated list between June 1 and September 20, 2020. This project is designed for Truckee Tahoe locals of all ages who can walk or run uphill at altitude. Most […]
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 […]
