DPMR May Newsletter No Images? Click here Inform. Inspire. Connect. 5th Annual Memorial Day Group Runs and Picnic: Monday, May 27, 2019Donner Party Mountain Runners Memorial Day Picnic and Group Runs Season Kickoff Party - Monday, May 13Rumors abound that there’s actual dirt to be had out there, and all of us at Donner Party Mountain Runners are fired up to kick off the season with you all! We’re hosting a social for all of our members at Truckee Philosophy to celebrate the start of trail running season here in Truckee/Tahoe. We’ll be providing appetizers/snacks for everyone and Philosophy will have some drink specials for DPMR members (of course, they’ve got great dinner options if you’d like to eat a proper meal there!) Read more Benjamin Iles - Interview by Renee Elsdon JacobsOur newest member, Benjamin (Ben) Iles, calls Columbus, Ohio home but will soon be moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. He decided to join DPMR to get motivated to do more trail running/exploration in the mountains. Read on to learn what drew him to join DPMR and make sure to say “Hi!” when you see him and his dog Layla on the trails! .... Read more Audio of the Month - By Renee Elsdon JacobsLike the idea of running to music but not sure where to start? Selecting music that you consider to be inspirational while sitting on the couch (“Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky, for example*), may not actually be as effective when you’re on the trails. Research has shown that running to music that is slightly higher than your natural pace will tend to speed you up. Songs with an obvious beat are especially helpful – they will help you find resonance without much effort on your part... Read more Divine Death Valley by Helen PelsterExhilarated, if tired, following my stunning solo desert trail adventure, I half-heartedly looked for the dirt road turnoff to camp for the night. Death Valley is one of the few National Parks that allows some limited “dispersed camping.” But before I knew it, I had driven past the unmarked road and was soon exiting Death Valley National Park and the State of California. Read more
ONGOING: Tuesday morning stroller run - 9:30am - details on calendar MAY JUNE |