http://blog.rockcreek.com/ The Rock Creek Chronicle is the informational counterpart to RockCreek.com, your online source for camping, hiking, climbing, paddling, and travel. We provide an impressive collection of outdoor gear and apparel selected by experts from high-quality vendors such as Chaco, Montrail, Patagonia, Arc'Teryx, Marmot, and Salomon. At RockCreek.com, our goal is to get you on the water, trail, or rock comfortably and safely. en-us rachel@rockcreek.com 2009-10-29T09:40:40-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/dressing_for_the_long_run_preparing_for_an_ultramarathon.html In advance of the upcoming Lookout Mountain 100k, Dee Martin, medical supervisor for the Rock/Creek Trail Series, has prepared a quick guide to dressing for an ultramarathon, with an emphasis on appropriate temperature regulation on cooler days. Please leave a... 84489@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Dee's Physical Therapy Advice 2009-10-29T09:40:40-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreeks_first_ever_stumpjump_50k_film.html For this year's Rock/Creek StumpJump, we wanted to bring the ultra trail running experience as close to you as possible. With the work of Andrew Kornylak from Atlanta, GA, we bring you the sights, scenes, grunts and strains from this... 84474@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-28T10:39:00-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/over_13000_raised_for_trails_at_9th_rockcreek_stumpjump_50k.html Crisp air and Tennessee dirt packed trails welcomed more than 600 determined trail runners the morning of October 3, 2009, for the 9th Annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and 11 miler. Today, Rock/Creek announced that race entries and matching donations... 84358@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-19T13:25:51-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/eric_charettes_rockcreek_stumpjump_50k_report.html Eric Charette from the Huntsville Track Club came up for the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and has compiled a great race report with photography from all over the course. Eric placed well, 5th overall, with a time of 4:44:35. You may... 84297@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-14T10:27:37-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_stumpjump_in_ultra_running_news.html If you had a tough time last weekend at the 9th annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k, you weren't the only one! Check out this race report from Faun Ramey for Ultra Running News: The 8:00 start time finally came and... 84295@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-14T10:17:43-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_stumpjump_results_photos.html Rock/Creek's 9th Annual StumpJump 50k & 11 Mile trail race results are now posted! Check the race page for results. Also, be sure to become a fan of the StumpJump on Facebook and post links to your photos & race... 84175@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-06T14:45:38-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_stumpjump_speaker_dean_karnazes_in_chattanooga_times_free_press.html As the weekend's momentum for the Rock/Creek StumpJump events are about to hit full swing, Rock/Creek is proud to share local coverage our StumpJump guest speaker Dean Karnazes is receiving for his accomplishments and coming arrival.Coming to Chattanooga as part... 84082@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-10-01T11:21:37-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/dean_karnazes_5050_book_available_at_rockcreek_.html New York Times Best Selling Author and Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes is part of the Rock/Creek StumpJump weekend this October 2-3rd weekend. You can purchase a pre-ordered copy of Dean's newest book 50/50- Secrets I learned Running 50 Marathons in... 83928@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-09-30T18:12:09-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreeks_stumpjump50k_rated_top_trail_by_la_sportiva.html La Sportiva, a technical footwear company and sponsor of the 2009 Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k & 11mile Race, mentioned Rock/Creek's Trail Series race, the Rock/Creek StumpJump, as a "Top Trail" in a recent newsletter on La Sportiva LIVE. Their legacy of... 83825@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k Trail Race 2009-09-15T11:24:31-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_donates_1600_after_successful_greenway_5_mile_trail_race.html Locally-owned specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek announces a $1,600 donation from last Saturday's 2nd Annual Greenway 5 Mile Trail Race in Chattanooga, TN. The money will go to benefit local non-profit, The Wilderness Trail Running Association, aka, The Boonies. Rock/Creek's donation... 83342@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Greenway 5 Mile Trail Race 2009-08-14T10:22:38-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_greenway_5_mile-_last_call_for_registration.html Have you signed up for the Greenway 5 Mile Trail Race yet? You know you have been contemplating it every week, every day, every hour, for the past month... but you just have not listened to your curiosity yet...?... 83151@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek Trail Series 2009-08-03T14:15:22-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_challenges_customers_with_5000_matching_grant_to_save_stringers_ridge.html Chattanooga, TN- Thursday July 2, 2009- Rock/Creek today announces another $1,000 gift to help save Stringer's Ridge. This donation serves as the kickoff to The Rock/Creek Challenge. In the Challenge, customers and friends of Rock/Creek are encouraged to donate... 82751@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2009-07-02T10:44:54-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/kris_whortons_chattanooga_mountains_stage_race_pep_talk_.html In preparation for the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race, Rock/Creek Race Team member and 2009 Female Masters 100 Mile champion Kris Whorton takes a few moments to talk participants through a multi-day trail running race from preparation, completion, to recovery. Physical... 82369@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race 2009-06-10T14:53:12-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_scenic_city_race_report_from_coach_lee_simril.html "Coach Lee" Simril, the third place overall finisher of the marathon length in the Scenic City Marathon and Half Marathon, shares his impression of the recent race, presented by Rock/Creek and The Vasque Project. Coach Lee's wife Brenda also won... 82284@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 2009-06-08T17:24:51-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/to_bail_perchance_to_run_better_another_day_-_ay_theres_the_rub.html No one wants to even think about these things in preparation for an upcoming race...but these tips could save your life. (A few notes from our Rock/Creek Trail Series Medical Director in preparation for the upcoming Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race)... 82277@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Dee's Physical Therapy Advice 2009-06-03T13:57:05-05:00