In the winter of 2021, while there was still snow on the ground, I decided I needed a new challenge. I stumbled on the Castle Peak 100K website while looking for spring/summer ultras in California. I thought it was an auspicious sign when I saw the event was being held on my birthday and I […]
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Member Highlight – Aude Hofleitner
Introduction by Briana Jaskot: “I met Aude in a very traditional, yet modern way during the thick of the COVID pandemic. I was doing an out & back workout on the Rubicon trail and passed her and her man twice (they were out on a hike). Both times she was all smiles and gave me […]
Virtual Chat: First Aid When You’re Out on the Trails
Webinar Date: April 21, 2021 DPMR board members Jack Macy and Steve Rowbury sat down to chat with member, runner, emergency medicine physician, and medical race director John Anderson about managing first aid issues while on long trail runs and ultra adventures. John shares insights from his own adventures and also covers off on topics […]
Video Webinar: Fueling for Your Next Adventure
Recorded Sunday, March 14, 2021 Confused about how, when and what to eat while planning your days running on the trails? Us too. DPMR Board members Renee Elsdon Jacobs and Meggie Inouye sat down in conversation with active-lifestyle nutritional advisor Tara DelloIacono Thies, and dug into planning and problem-solving your way to eating with purpose […]
DPMR Kids: Caring for our Fur-Baby Running Companions
This month I am taking a little different approach focusing on our four-legged family members. For many of us, our dogs are our fur-babies and beloved running companions. We enjoy miles with them out on the trails and want to make sure they are well taken care of. My family welcomed a puppy just about […]
Member Highlight – Kelly Barber
It’s embarrassing that I don’t recall the first time I met Kelly Barber (see “What led you to join DPMR?”) But I clearly remember when I really met him, and I’m so grateful for the start of an enduring friendship with one of the most generous, fun, and geeky runners I know. As I was […]
Missing Lucas
The DPMR family lost one of our own on Christmas Eve. Lucas Horan (39) was taken from this life far too soon and has left a deep void in our hearts and on the trails. We send our deepest condolences to Lucas’s family and loved ones in the wake of this devastating loss. Lucas embodied […]
DPMR Kids: Sports Injury Prevention
I had planned to publish this post a month ago but took a break from writing because, like most parents, I was busy creating the magic of the holidays. It truly was a beautiful time even despite the weirdness of not being with our whole family. I am finally finding time to sit down and […]
Castle Peak 100K Registration is now open!
Mark your calendar and start training for one of the most epic races out there- the Castle Peak 100K. Proudly produced by Donner Party Mountain Runners; race date is set for August 14th, 2021. Your finish will earn you 4 UTMB Points and a WSER qualifier for 2022! There’s a new course for 2021, more […]
New in the DPMR Store- Winter Gear
There’s new winter DPMR gear in stock! Check out the Men’s and Women’s long-sleeve Rabbit shirts or the new fleece-lined beanie that are guaranteed to keep you cozy on your next chilly adventure. Click your way over to the online store and check out the new goods or grab yourself a deal on last season’s […]
