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 […]
Member Highlights
Member Highlight – Bri Jaskot
What is an “ogul?” Just read on about our featured Member of the Month, Bri Jaskot, as she shares more about this experience and many others. It was one of her big goals and highlights of 2020, and an aspirational goal for anyone who enjoys making their way to the top of peaks. Even though […]
Member Highlight- Kathy Slocum
I had no idea what my new friend looked like. I met her somewhere between the Cal2 and Cal1 Aid Stations as the climbing becomes relentless on the way back out of the Canyon. She was chipper and chatty I was just thankful for someone else to do the talking and keep my mind off […]
Member Highlight- Jeff Reifers
Introduction by Steve Rowbury:“I first met Jeff running with DPMR about 5 years ago, and since then he has quickly become a great friend, and also someone I often look up to for guidance…both in ultra running and life in general. Affectionately known as Quadzilla (if you know him, you know why!), over the years […]
Member Highlight – Chris Inouye
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs: “Chris is one of those people that will make you feel like you’ve been friends forever, even if you’ve just met, because of his welcoming smile and comforting demeanor (if he were a doctor, he would have a great bedside manner!) If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him […]
Member Highlight – Usha Kreaden
by Carol Patterson: I first met Usha Kreaden about 4 years ago; we were both bringing up the rear of one of the Castle Peak 100 practice runs through Euer Valley – Usha, somewhat new to trail running and me, in my usual spot – bringing up the rear. Neither of us have a 100 […]
Member Highlight – Conor Drewes
A select rare one who can claim “Native to this Place”, meet Incline Village local Conor Drewes. One of DPMR’s young guns, Conor ran his first 100-miler at age 20, has finished our own Castle Peak 100K twice and last month placed first overall at the Marlette 50K. A fan of French Toast, neon shirts […]
Member Highlight – Katie Hawkins
Katie Hawkins is one of DPMR’s newest members. She quickly immersed herself in the club by joining and planning group runs (albeit sidelined by weather and now the coronavirus…) Join Katie and all of us by becoming a member today ! Introduction by Katie’s friend, colleague, and running mentor the legendary ultra-runner Roch Horton. The […]
Member Highlight- Erica Mertens
Erica and I met during a Newbies Run last spring. As the pack of runners settled into a rhythm, we found we had a similar pace and also realized we had similar goals. Erica had run the Tahoe 100K the previous September and qualified for Castle Peak 100K in August. I had just signed up […]
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 […]
