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Running – Reno-Tahoe Odyssey 2010

DNR (l to r) PETER, CHRIS, JESSICA, SEAN, LISA, SARAH, JOHN, GREG, LAUREL, DAVE, ROSEANN (+ Daniel & Bridget of the DNR Next Generation 2026 – not pictured GENEVIEVE)(photo by Steve Duke) My previous post and my story about the … Continue reading

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Running – Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Eve

WINGFIELD PARK BY THE TRUCKEE RIVER, DOWNTOWN RENO This is what Wingfield Park looks like this afternoon, Thursday, 3 June. Starting tomorrow between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the first runner from each of 153 teams will be leaving here … Continue reading

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Destinations – Downtown Reno: a work in progress

I’ve been in Reno many times over the past 45 years, for fun (as a child, young adult, and middle-aged adult), and for work when I was with Amtrak or AAA. Reno’s downtown area has been on a largely downhill … Continue reading

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Running – Eric Lerude, creator of the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

In my last post I gave a leg-by-leg account of my team’s experience running the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (RTO). This post takes a look at Eric Lerude, the fellow who conceived and brought to life the event. But first a warning. … Continue reading

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Running – Reno-Tahoe Odyssey 2009

How long would it take you to run 178 miles? Could you do it faster with some friends, each of whom ran one portion then tagged another runner to continue the challenge? How about if you had a team of … Continue reading

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