December Newsletter

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INFORM | INSPIRE | CONNECT

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Every Week: Tuesday Social Runs @ Alibi Truckee
  • Racing Gnome: Sunday February 11th, 2024 Registration opens Jan 1st, 2024
  • Summer Picnic: June 9th, 2024
  • DPMR Aid Station at Canyons:  April 26,27
  • DPMR Aid Station at Broken Arrow: June 21-23 
  • DPMR Aid Station at TRT Diamond Peak: July 19-21
  • Point Mariah Trail Marathon: Aug 3. Registration opens Jan 1st, 2024
 

A Call to Renew your DPMR Membership!

We need your support! If you aren't sure whether your membership has lapsed, you can check the status and renew HERE

 

Ask the Board: "Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners"

Naughty? Nice? Other than the obvious (a DPMR membership or club swag!), we asked the DPMR board for gifting suggestions for the runner's on their holiday shopping list. 

Gift Ideas
 

Nutrition Tips for Winter Adventures

This month we sat down with Sports Nutritionist Vic Johnson to get the lowdown on how to fuel when the temperatures drop. So get cozy and read on for some great advice for your upcoming winter adventures.

Winter Fueling
 

Coach's Corner – 3 Strength Training Tips for Runners

"The winter time is a great time to build strength as runners." Here are three tips from Coach Martin Benes to get you inspired and building strength.

Strength Tips
 

Book of the Month – Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett and Glen Cordoza

"The book covers the foundations of how the body moves, how energy is transferred through the kinetic chain, the importance of range of motion (not flexibility) and will give you the tools to think about how to engage your body as you move (in sport and daily life). "

Read On!
 

Shoe Recycling Tips

Not sure what to do with your worn out running shoes? Don't throw them away! There are many opportunities for recycling in and around the Tahoe area.

Shoe Recycling
 

Thank you Volunt(HERO)s !

This past year, we had 104 volunt(HERO)s join us to help with race aid stations, trail stewardship, and various club events. 

Check out the top 10 volunt(HERO)s who logged the most hours in 2023 and learn about opportunities to volunteer in 2024.

Volunt(hero) Program Update
 

Connect with us at our weekly Group Runs

Join social runs from Alibi Truckee on Tuesday nights continuing through winter. Keep an eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for last minutes changes and new running opportunities! 

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