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Come run the Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race!There's still time to sign up! Join us on Sunday, February 12, 2023 for our annual snowshoe race. There will be two events – a 5K and a 10K distance race. All experience levels are encouraged to race! Signup now for the Pt Mariah Trail MarathonLast year was a ton of fun, so we're making it happen again. We hope you will join us this year at the second annual Point Mariah Trail Marathon on Saturday, August 5, 2023, either as a runner or volunteer! The Trail Running Film Festival is Coming to Truckee!DPMR and Tahoe Mountain Sports are excited to be bringing the Trail Running Festival to Alibi in Truckee on Thursday, April 13th. This event is free for members so save the date to come out and get inspired! Broken Arrow Elite Housing Program Do you have extra housing space you are willing to share June 16-18? The Broken Arrow Elite Housing Program pairs elite athletes with local families who have generously offered up space in their homes. This is a great community effort- find out how you can host an athlete on race weekend! Book of the Month: "Running While Black""This month’s highlight is for Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us, by Alison M. Désir. This is an essential read, and I would recommend it not just to runners, but to anyone..." Member Highlight: Martin BenesIf you missed Martin's evening speedwork series 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. Full Moon Snowshoe Run RecapIn January, we enjoyed a magical night in the Martis Valley during the full moon. The photo gallery tells a great story… Weather Briefing by Chris Smallcomb Chris Smallcomb, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Reno, recorded a snowpack and weather outlook briefing. He covers the winter-so-far and puts it in a historical context. He also gives an outlook for the spring-summer weather and what that means for the running season. Also, he's giving you all the info you need to stay weather informed. History Expeditions Update- Part 2What is a history expedition, what goes on behind the scenes to discover, prepare and complete one of these journeys? And why has it provided as much, if not more, impact to our lives than our prior ultrarunning experiences? Bob Crowley pulls back the curtain to reveal what goes on behind the scenes of an expedition. Connect with us at Winter Group RunsWe're still strapping on the traction devices and headlamps for our runs on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting! Keep an eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for updates on weekly group runs times and locations! |