October Newsletter
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INFORM | INSPIRE | CONNECT
DPMR Members:
One of the favorite questions that we get asked is "I want to get involved – how can I help?" As an all-volunteer organization, everything that we're involved with – from working at aid stations to trail work to group runs, educational and social events, to putting together this newsletter, updating you on social media and serving on the DPMR Board of Directors – is all done by folks volunteering their time.
Getting involved is easy whether you have a few hours or can commit to something longer. Grab a friend and sign up or make new ones along the way- the rewards are real; we almost guarantee you'll get out more than you put in!
Read on and be inspired by all that's happening in our running community. And thank you for joining us in our efforts to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners!
Save The Date for the Annual DPMR Pub Run!
This year’s DPMR Pub Run will be held on Sunday, October 23, from Meeks Bay to Olympic Valley. There are three suggested routes: a 25k from Meeks Bay to Barker Pass, a 25k from Barker Pass to Olympic Valley and the whole enchilada– a 50k from Meeks Bay to Olympic Valley.
Member Highlight – Diana Fitzpatrick
A seasoned veteran of trail and ultra running, a tough competitor and one of the most "giving-est" women in the sport. This barely begins to describe DPMR member Diana Fitzpatrick but read on to learn more about her!
Women who FKT: Helen Mino Faukner, Renee Elsdon Jacobs and Amber Monforte
The ladies of DPMR have been getting after some audacious goals this summer! Aude has a chat with Helen, Renee and Amber about how they picked their adventures, their challenges and highlights as well as the inevitable question of "what's next?" There's so much inspiration here!
Book of the Month: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
"The book relies on both case studies and science to provide a guide and concrete examples to help anyone develop a more resilient and fulfilling life, career and performances."
UTMB-OCC Race Report
Check out Krissi Polentz's race recap for a little taste of the UTMB experience. From the famous fans ("I was smiling inside and out as I tried to high five as many kids as possible"), to the climate and terrain challenges ("I knew what it was going to take and also that I could do it"), to the inevitable stumbles along the way ("I put my right foot down where I thought there was a pad of grass on the trail. But it turned out there was no trail there...") Wow!
DPMR at UTMB
Steve Woo recaps the adventure undertaken by ten DPMR members at the recent UTMB festival in Chamonix, France.
Jack & Dan's Adventure on the Evolution Loop
Jack Macy and Dan Brounstein recently finished a bucket list item - running the "Real Evo Loop", a 65-mile loop in the Sierras that they tackled as a multi-day running adventure.
Connect...
As always, check out our Calendar for weekly group runs, upcoming social events and volunteer opportunities. Keep and eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for updates!
