Month: December 2016

My 2016 Running Wrap-Up: Goals met and not met, races completed and highlights

December 31, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin One of my biggest goals for 2016 was reaching 1,200 miles for the year, particularly because I so narrowly missed the goal last year. I also knew that even though I have been slower recently, this goal was reachable even when speed-related goals may not have been. So, I was excited when I … More My 2016 Running Wrap-Up: Goals met and not met, races completed and highlights

My first race ambassadorship! Save $10 on the St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon

December 11, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin So, the hashtag for the half marathon at the St. Michaels Running Festival is #flattestfastest. Have I grabbed your attention yet? Flat, fast courses are great for the runner doing his or her first half marathon or a seasoned runner aiming for a PR. Really, who aren’t they great for? If a flat and fast … More My first race ambassadorship! Save $10 on the St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon

I beat my Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon goal by 33 seconds — and had an awesome experience

December 4, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin The Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon Facebook group, with its excitement, support and fun, is just one thing that keeps me coming back to this race year after year. This was my fourth year participating, and I would totally feel like I missed out if I missed this race. On Wednesday, I saw … More I beat my Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon goal by 33 seconds — and had an awesome experience

November Running Wrap-Up

December 4, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin November was a busy month of running for me, including lots of miles in lots of different locations. I ran 130.31 miles. This was my highest monthly mileage of 2016 and actually my highest monthly mileage since March 2015. I ran one race. I ran the Across the Bay 10K for the third year in … More November Running Wrap-Up