Intro by Diane Frederic: There was a time when you wouldn’t want to be caught speeding by Linda [see below for her Highway Patrol background], but now as a Race Director in neighboring Susanville she will likely encourage you if you feel a need for speed. Linda is host to some amazing trail races and […]
Member Highlights
Couple highlight – Casey Strong and Matt Cunha-Rigby
Have you ever had the chance to meet this power couple? Have you seen their dog, Sonora, go nuts from hearing the start of their sports watch because she’s so excited about the adventure ahead? Whether you already have shared miles, smiles or stories with them or not, you’ll enjoy learning more about their adventures, […]
Member Highlight – Geoff Quine
He’s one of the OG members of DPMR and has been with us since 2014 when the club first started. Likely you’ve met him in a classroom, on the trail, at Broken Arrow or skiing in the back country (but hopefully not in a Search and Rescue kind of way). One of the nicest humans […]
Member Highlight – Jay Vacca
Like a setup to a joke, “What do you call a guy who is always wearing a brightly colored hoodie and goes by the name of a bird?”… meet this month’s DPMR member Jaybird Vacca! Where are you from and where do you live now?I’m originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and I currently live in […]
Member Highlight – Raeleigh Harris
Intro by Sean Flanagan:“Coach,” as I know Raeleigh, trained me in 2021 for what I dubbed the Silver State 50/508, where I ran the Silver State 50 miler and biked the Silver State 508—but I’ll save that story for another race report. In my eyes, Raeleigh goes beyond what a coach can offer. In a […]
Member Highlight– Karen Bonnett-Natraj
If you’ve never had the pleasure of meeting or running with Karen I’d suggest you start with a Google search of her name and “Western States finish 2017”. Grab a stack of Kleenex and settle in for one of the most amazing final finishes on record and a testament to the amazing determination that this […]
Member Highlight – Marcy Dolan
Introduction by DPMR board member Kathy Hess-Slocum: “I met Marcy Dolan over 25 years ago when she owned one of the best sunglass stores in Tahoe City and instantly liked her enthusiastic energy. Marcy is an inspiration to those around her. She is a skilled athlete, a dedicated community member, and a true lover of […]
Member Highlight – Julie McGee
Introduction by Steve Woo: “It was nearly 10yrs ago when I started dropping in to do SF Tri Club track workouts at Kesar. Coach Tom McGlynn had me running in his fastest group, and within it was this unassuming woman who ran just as fast, and sometimes faster, but more effortlessly than me. We had […]
Member Highlight – Martin Benes
If you missed Martin’s evening speedwork series towards the end of last year, don’t fear – he is planning on leading more this spring! Until then, here’s your chance to get to know this local coach and accomplished endurance athlete a bit more. Introduction by Bruna Gusmao: “I have been running since 2016 and have […]
Member Highlight – Bruna Gusmao
Intro by Steve Woo If DPMR gave out a Spirit Award or Rookie of the Year Award, the first person that comes to my mind would be Bruna Bradford. It was only May of this year that I first met her when she showed up for our first Tuesday Social Run but it seems like […]
