Where are you from and where do you live now?I am originally from Anaheim, California, now living in Truckee! When did you begin running and/or long-distance running, if that applies? Why?I guess in some sense I’ve always been a runner. I grew up playing soccer and ran a little bit in college to stay in […]
Member Highlights
Member Highlight – Rachel Grau
INTRO BY BRUNA BRADFORD:I met Rachel during one of her first times at the Tuesday Social Runs. We called her group “Las Tres Amigas”. They were always coming the three of them together, with a Spanish that was as perfect as their English, and a very happy and positive attitude. From that day on there […]
Member Highlight – Lynn Tsai
Introduction by Aude Hofleitner: “Meet our new board member Lynn Tsai. In my first conversations with Lynn, I was struck with her enthusiasm and curiosity and was excited to see her join the board this year. If you haven’t met Lynn yet, it’s time you join her for a great adventure on the trails.” Do […]
Member Highlight – Dave Cahill
Introduction by Steve Woo: “I got to know Dave as he started showing up for our Tuesday social runs. Growing up in Switzerland with a bit of a Nordic skiing background, and my first impression was that of a solid runner and all around good guy. By that I mean he runs up near the […]
Member Highlight – Linda Powell
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 […]
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 […]
