Elizabeth Orvis Two For Two For Two The understanding that this pain will end- that it is mostly finite, at least to the extent that we’re all experiencing- is probably flashing in the minds of most runners entered in the Black Mountain Marathon and concurrent 40 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge. When I signed up for […]
Race Team Reports
Nathan Holland’s report from the Mt Cheaha 50k
Mount Cheaha 50K – “The Race to the Top of Alabama” Report by Nathan Holland http://www.pinhotitrailseries.com/category/cheaha/ February 22, 2014 Gear: Marmot Windridge Short Sleeve Shirt, Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts, Smartwool PhD Run Graduated Compression Socks, Salomon Sense Ultra Shoes, Suunto Ambit 2 (HR) Watch, Camelbak Handheld Bottle, Hammer Gel Flask(s) Quick & Dirty: Woke up […]
Patagonia trail running shorts: a review
The following gear review is by Rock/Creek Race Team member Daniel Lucas. Visit our site to browse our selection of Patagonia trail running clothing. — Summary: The Patagonia Strider Pro shorts strike a great balance between value, performance and functionality. Appearance: I was happy with the length of the shorts. I felt as though the […]
Rock/Creek Race Team member Sheridan Ames on the Hog Pen Hill Climb
Hog Pen Hill Climb Helen, GA January 11, 2014 The internet is full of lists of races claiming to be the “toughest”, “steepest”, “hardest”, “muddiest” and other adjectives to entice the uninitiated entrant to open their wallet and sign up. For 34 years the Hog Pen Hill Climb has been claiming to be the “One […]
Rock/Creek racer Sheridan Ames reports from the 2013 Big South Fork 17.5 Trail Race
BREAKING NEWS: Scandal at Big South Fork Trail Run Rocks Racers & Community by Sheridan Ames Oneida, TN // September 28th, 2013 The three-hour hour drive from Chattanooga to the Big South Fork 17.5 Mile and 10K Trail races is well worth the effort. This year was the 20th Anniversary and in keeping with most […]
Elizabeth Callaway’s 2013 Ruffner Crusher Ridge Trail Run race report
Birmingham, Alabama: a city with numerous trail systems both surrounding and squeezed next to a busy downtown. The Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (RMNP) is one of the numerous trail systems inside city limits, encompassing 1000+ acres. Inside of RMNP are the remains of an iron ore mine standing in stark contrast to the green hills. […]