Member Highlight: Mark and Maggie

This month, we've got some great reading for you from the dynamic DPMR duo Mark and Maggie. They've both got some great stories to tell. Maggie's answer to "What was your most challenging/ character-building experience this past year?" is particularly touching. 

Event Recap - Trail Running Film Fest

Last month, we hosted the 2024 Trail Running Film Festival at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee. It proved to be a great way to kick off the season - with night of great films and socialization. In case you missed it, or want to re-live the fun, check out Aude's Recap: 

Spring Trail Conditions Spreadsheet

The snow is melting fast... Use this spreadsheet to find dirt that's good to go (not muddy!), and report the conditions you find to fellow runners. Please start by reading the "Rules" tab! 

Coach’s Corner with Martin Benes – Race Planning

Here's Coach Martin's advice on how to structure your training around your key events and races. 

DPMR's 10th Anniversary!

Did you know that DPMR was founded 10 years ago? To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we brought a blast from the past out of our archives - a "Welcome Message from Mike Tebbutt"

Trail Work Day

Join us and the Truckee Donner Land Trust on Sat June 15th, getting dirty maintaining our local trails. This will be our first trail work day of the season, with more to come...

Book of the Month: The Science of Stretch by Dr. Leada Malek

"This book is focused on stretches (both passive and dynamic, and if you don't know the difference, that's another reason to read the book!) to ensure that our muscles, joints and nerves enable full range of motion in our daily and athletic lives..."

Speedwork with Martin, Dave, and Peter

This month, we kick-off Tues morning speedwork at the High School Track with Dave and Thurs evening speedwork with Martin at varying locations. We expect Wed morning speedwork at varying locations with Peter to kick off in June. It's time to get your speedwork fix! 

Newbies Running Club

The first four sessions in April have been so much fun. Don't miss the last four sessions of the Newbies Run Club this month! We've partnered with Tahoe Mountain Sports again this year, to ensure that we have the great demos and prizes you love! 

Introducing the Mountain Running Fest

We have a cool, new idea for June that ties together two world-class running events, and we want you to come join in the fun!

Connect with us at our weekly Group Runs

Our ever popular Newbies run series continues this month, and we've got one more session of evening speedwork with Christie. We will also have morning speedwork on Tuesdays as well as evening speedwork on Thursdays starting up this month! Wednesday morning speedwork starts in June. Keep an eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for last minutes changes and new group run opportunities.