March Newsletter
INFORM | INSPIRE | CONNECT
Member Highlight – Angela Stark
With the new year, DPMR welcomes a new round of board members. We are really excited about our crew this year, which is a mix of some new and some old. Angela is one of the former, one of three board members from outside of the Tahoe area. We are thrilled to have her with us and loved having a chance to get to know her better with a Member Highlight.
New DPMR Marathon This Summer
Mark your calendars for our inaugural Point Mariah Trail Marathon on August 6th! We're planning a very unique event, with a centralized aid station and a team option to make it accessible to all.
Ask the Board - "What's your favorite traction device for winter running?"
Running around Tahoe in the winter generally means that you'll want something to help combat the ice and/or snow. But how to choose? There are a lot of options out there. Our board members weigh in on their favorites to help you wade through the options.
Newbies Group Runs Returning this Spring
We are excited to announce that the popular Newbies group runs will be back this spring, with all of the usual stoke, free food and bevs, demos, and shoe giveaways.
Speedwork with Christie
Join Christie Jackson for early season, early morning weekday speedwork starting in March. Christie brings a strong history of track and speed work competing in collegiate cross country and steeplechase. She will offer a speed and pace work plan that can be modified for any level… All are welcome!
Book of the Month - Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
If running is in fact "90% mental and the rest is physical,” this book addresses a substantial (and often overlooked) component of training and performance. If you are interested in improving your mental game (who isn't?), this book might be right for you...
DPMR Kids - Backpacking Edition
Looking for a fun adventure to do with the kids this summer? How about backpacking? Two of our DPMR board members that have a lot of experience backpacking with their kids offer their best tips and tricks, to help you confidently hit the trails with your littles for an overnight adventure.
Race Report: Racing Gnome 2022
Running gnomes from all over came together for a fun, social event on February 13th - the annual DPMR Snowshoe Racing Gnome event!
Now Recruiting Aid Station Volunteers!
Be a hero for a day at a DPMR aid station. Not only will you get an opportunity to support runners in need, you might win a free race entry, and we can almost guarantee that your mental outlook will improve after lending a helpful hand. When asked what their favorite DPMR experience was the previous year, many members enthusiastically report aid station volunteering!
