“When do you work and sleep?” I finally asked Kevin. We recently shared an easy hike up his favorite backyard training hill (the 700 road at Northstar.) As we climbed, Kevin stopped to check on various plants, hoping to find berries in-season and thinking about wildflower seeds to harvest. He explained that he and his […]
Member Highlights
Member Highlight – Tod Vedock
Introduction by Meggie Inouye: I first “met” Tod Vedock in Spring 2020…. just after the COVID pandemic had sent us all into lockdown and there were widespread protests and demonstrations over systemic racism. Feeling called to do something in the midst of being quarantined at home, my husband and I decided that we wanted to […]
Member Highlight – Eliza Wendel
Introduction by Diane Frederic Fueled by energy and enthusiasm, Eliza is one of DPMR’s newest board members. You can get to know her here and join her and her trail-loving pooch at the upcoming Sunday Fun Runs she’ll be hosting (you can find more info on the runs here). Eliza’s selfie during a snowy run […]
Member Highlight – Tara DelloIacono-Thies
Introduction by Renee Elsdon Jacobs Along with my fellow DPMR Board Member Meggie Inouye, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tara earlier this month for the DMPR webinar series, to discuss “Fueling for Your Next Adventure.” She is an accomplished nutritionist that used to craft food and drink for Clif Bar but now runs her […]
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 […]
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 […]
