RockCreek Race Team Wins
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mark McKnight or Ryan Ivey
mark/at/rockcreek.com
423.266.8200 ext. 1113
Chattanooga, TN, March 24th, 2008 ?- Rock/Creek celebrates continued success for the 2008 race season, as well as four new additions to the team. The season started off strong with team member Kris Whorton as she took the win at the Black Warrior 50K Trail Race. This race takes place in the Brushy Lake Recreational Area, a part of Alabama’s William B. Bankhead National Forest. Kris also had the #7 fastest 100 mile time on UltraRunning magazine’s recently released 2007 North American Ultra List. Her Umstead 100 miler time of 18:13 was the fastest trail 100 miler time for a female over 40, as well as the 4th fastest for any female in the world. In addition, Kris won the female masters’ division of the Mountain Mist 50k back in January, where she also set a new course record for her division. “I am hoping that some of that talent can start rubbing off on me,” her husband and running partner Randy quips.
The Cheaha 50k trail race, held on February 27,2008 continued the winning streak for Team Rock/Creek. Husband and wife team members Jamie Dial and Wendi Parker-Dial, of Nashville, took first place in the mens and women’s divisions, respectively. Jamie’s time broke the course record by 20 minutes. Another husband and wife team, Matt and Natalie Sims, both placed 5th in their respective categories. Kathy Johns finished 9th in her division.
On March 8th, Josh Wheeler won Chattanooga’s Scenic City Half Marathon. Josh is a returning Rock/Creek team member, cancer survivor, long time resident of Signal Mountain and former student of The McCallie School. Josh’s time of 1:14:56 put him on the podium with another inspiring victory.
“We’re excited to sponsor such a talented group of athletes,” explains Dawson Wheeler, co-owner and President of Rock/Creek: “Our Race Team represents us in everything from 5 mile to 100+ mile races across the world. The Whortons are running stage races in Europe while Josh is winning a half marathon right here in downtown Chattanooga….”
More Info: Rock/Creek Race Team Page…