April Newsletter
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INFORM | INSPIRE | CONNECT
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 2024 Trail Running Film Festival: at Alibi, April 11th
- Newbies Club Group Runs: Starts this month! The first session will be on April 9th
- Evening Speedwork with Christie Jackson: starting April 10th
- DPMR Aid Station at Canyons: April 26
- Summer Picnic: Saturday June 8th, 2024
- DPMR Aid Station at Broken Arrow: June 21-23
- DPMR Mountain Running Fest: June 18 – 29
- DPMR Aid Station at TRT Diamond Peak: July 19-21
- Point Mariah Trail Marathon: Aug 3, 2024
- Every Week: Tuesday Social Runs @ Alibi Truckee now at 6pm through fall
2024 Trail Running Film Festival
Join us for an exhilarating evening celebrating the thrill of trail running at the exclusive Trail Running Film Festival, hosted by Donner Party Mountain Runners and Tahoe Mountain Sports.
Newbies Running Club
Join us for what has become a much anticipated annual spring tradition - the Newbies Run Club! We've partnered with Tahoe Mountain Sports again this year, to ensure that we have the great demos and prizes you love!
Evening Speedwork with Christie Jackson
Join Christie Jackson for a 4-week evening speedwork series at the High School Track, with workouts that will work for everyone!
Volunteers Needed at Canyons by UTMB
Aid Station
Canyons by UTMB is right around the corner and we could still use more volunteers! This year we will be in charge of the Deadwood aid station for the 100-mile race on Friday, April 26th. More information and sign-up link below.
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!
Member Highlight: Kevin Lara
Learn more about DPMR member Kevin Lara, originally from Anaheim, now living in Truckee, and currently training for the High Lonesome 100!
Coach's Corner with Martin Benes - Changing Plans
"Training plans are built with intention and purpose, but they also need to be adjusted and adapted to the individual..." Martin dives into how we should strive to “Stick to the plan... but the plan is always changing.”
Book of the Month: Becoming a Sustainable Runner by Tina Muir and Zoe Rom
"This month’s book is from a woman duo, combining road and trail backgrounds around their love for running and sustainability... [and] the content is really relevant to all runners."
Broken Arrow Elite Housing Program
If you have space to share- a house, a room or even a spot in your driveway for a van or RV- Broken Arrow would love to hear from you. These homestays can be a positive experience for you and your guest, and will bond you more closely to the community ethos that Broken Arrow has always sought to foster.
Connect with us at our weekly Group Runs
Our ever popular Newbies run series starts this month! Keep an eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for last minutes changes and new group run opportunities
