She Runs by the Seashore

From scenic runs to race prep to good food to fun with running buddies, Vanessa Junkin blogs about it all here at She Runs by the Seashore. The three latest posts are below; for more, scroll to the bottom.

Ben Layton 5K: Sub-30, team fun and a door prize

June 21, 2026

I always like to be able to run a 5K in less than 30 minutes. While I did do it this year on a solo run on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the time had eluded me so far for 2026 in an official race. On May 16 at the Ben Layton 5K at the Salisbury City Park, I was able to run that sub-30 time. … More Ben Layton 5K: Sub-30, team fun and a door prize

I ran for an important cause at the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation 5K

May 31, 2026

After we ran a story about encouraging people to learn CPR that also mentioned the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation 5K on Get Well Delmarva, I decided I wanted to run the race this year and support the cause. I’d seen that several others who work for TidalHealth (like I do) had signed up. The race began … More I ran for an important cause at the Salisbury Paramedic Foundation 5K

Exploring Kent Island’s other trail: The South Island Trail

May 29, 2026

I’ve run on the Cross Island Trail on Kent Island several times, and it’s great! But more recently, I learned of another several-miles-long trail on Kent Island — the South Island Trail. On my way home from Baltimore in April, I stopped for a run on the new-to-me trail. … More Exploring Kent Island’s other trail: The South Island Trail