The series of memoirs continues, and may not stop as I have my eyes on Des Linden’s book next! The title of Kara Goucher (@karagoucher)’s book, The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike’s Elite Running Team gives a quick overview of the heavy topics that she discusses in […]
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Ask the Board – “What are your big, audacious goals or exciting plans for this season?”
Almost everyone in this town is tired of snow and daydreaming about dirt, warm weather, and exciting summer adventures. These adventures are what is on the mind of your DPMR board members! Chris Cloyd: “I’d like to take 3 days to travel a high route from Silver Lake to Yosemite Valley, tagging summits along the […]
Passionate About Protein? You Should Be!
By Janel Ferrin Anderson, a Personalized Health and Nutritionist at Mountain Rebalance Of all the macro and micro nutrients I think protein is the one that people feel most passionate about and debate the most- including nutritionists, researchers, athletes, environmentalists and any mindful eater. And I get it. There are a lot of considerations and […]
Book of the Month: Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman
After Running While Black from Alison M. Désir, this month’s book is another must-read memoir. Lauren Fleshman (@fleshmanflyer)’s memoir is both sharp and vulnerable, and got me to keep reading (listening) without missing a beat. I initially thought this book would be similar to How She Did It because they both touch on the challenges […]
Now recruiting- Aid Station volunteers!
Be a hero for a day (and sometimes longer) by lending a hand at one of the Aid Stations that Donner Party Mountain Runners is proud to sponsor in 2023. As if helping out isn’t its own greatest reward, volunteers who participate at a DPMR Aid Station could be the lucky winner of up to […]
Book of the Month: Born to Run 2 by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton
Whether you have read it or not, chances are that you have at least heard about Born to Run, Christopher McDougall’s first book which remains the No. 1 running title of all time (according to his website). The book initiated the revolution of Barefoot running (but also its backlashes such as the class action lawsuit […]
DPMR Summer Picnic
Mark your calendars for the DPMR Summer Picnic on Sunday, June 4th. This is a family-friendly event featuring food, drinks, games, and socializing with other DPMR members. It’s a great way to kick off the summer season and spend time with your trail running friends. Join us for some optional fun on the trails before […]
DPMR Newbies Run Club Co-hosted by Tahoe Mountain Sports
DATES: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, starting April 18th, 2023TIME: 5:15 pm (for demos) 6pm (for run), to 7:15 pm (and stay for socializing after!)WHERE: Locations to vary each week (see below)COST: FreeCONTACT: Steve Buelna (530) 414-4264 We have so much fun every year, so of course we are kicking off yet another series of Newbies runs this year! […]
The Trail Running Film Festival at Alibi Truckee
Where: Alibi Ale Works, Truckee When: April 13th @ 6:00pm doors open (for food and drink and social time), 7pm-9pm film time. Cost: As a benefit of membership this event is free for DPMR members, $20 for non-members at the door (or become a member for $20!) to help us raise funds for local trail […]
Snowshoe Running Under the Full Moon
On Friday evening, January 6th, a group of runners, hikers, and a lone skier gathered at Martis Dam Road to explore the valley around the reservoir by moonlight. Headlamps were worn but hardly needed as the cloud cover thinned. This photo gallery tells a great story… Snowshoe running season continues into February as we look […]
