Work Hard, Play Harder We think that spending time together in the outdoors is the best form of team building. Here’s how Rock/Creek staff got outside together this summer. Dawn Patrol Once a month, our Wednesday morning managers’ meeting is replaced by a crack-of-dawn staff adventure. Each store manager is responsible for organizing a sunrise […]
Field Journal Entries
A Morning in the Woods at Rock/Creek’s Oldest Race
River Gorge Race 10.2 Mile Trail Race It’s 8:25 on a chilly March morning and well over 200 men and women are milling around a gravel parking lot in Prentice Cooper State Forest. Some stand in line for the porta-john, while others stretch or huddle with friends sipping coffee. Despite the crisp air, most wear […]
All Mountain Spotlight: John Dorough
The All Mountain Team (sponsored byThe North Face) is a group of athlete ambassadors who exemplify Rock/Creek’s passion for adventure, challenge and the outdoor community. They’re ultra runners, whitewater kayakers, trail builders, big wall climbers, conservationists, volunteers and more. Ambassador John Dorough has been a major player in developing Chattanooga’s climbing access, and his ongoing […]
Climber’s Guide to Injury Prevention
Simple exercises to reduce and prevent climbing-related injuries Meet the Expert Allison Youngblood Stowers earned her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Georgia State University. A love of climbing and the rehabilitation of common injuries seen among climbers are what ultimately led Allison down her professional path. At Peak Fitness and Physical Therapy, she provides […]
Trail Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention, Part 1
Body Positioning and Posture Some runners just seem to be born with good form, achieving a straight back, raised chin and light footsteps without even trying. For many of us, though, cultivating good running form is a challenge that involves intense concentration and gradual adjustments. And while trail running allows for more fluidity of motion […]
Q&A with Salomon Athlete Darren Thomas
After entering the trail running scene while in college at Virginia Tech, Darren Thomas quickly became a standout competitor at races across the country. In the past five years, Darren has won or placed in nearly thirty trail races (according to Ultrasignup) including Pikes Peak Marathon, Grindstone 100, Hellgate 100k and dozens more. Next weekend, […]