Month: August 2018

Gear Review: Rockin’ the Knockaround Sunglasses (+ discount code)

August 30, 2018

Disclaimer: I received two pairs of Knockaround sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Follow @vanessajunkin Recently, I’ve been rockin’ the Knockaround sunglasses for runs and everyday wear. I received two pairs of … More Gear Review: Rockin’ the Knockaround Sunglasses (+ discount code)

Chase the Chicken 3K: What it was like to run as a ‘chicken’

August 27, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin I’ve run a lot of races, but before last weekend, I’d never done one in a chicken costume. The Chase the Chicken 3K Fun Run/Walk was held on Saturday, Aug. 18, as part of the Wicomico County Fair at WinterPlace Park. I work for Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, which partnered with … More Chase the Chicken 3K: What it was like to run as a ‘chicken’

Review: Detach great for hot summer days (+code for free case — just pay shipping)

August 26, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received Detach to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! It’s been a hot summer. And it could be that it’s always this hot, and I just forget after each cold … More Review: Detach great for hot summer days (+code for free case — just pay shipping)

Ten rockin’ facts about next weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon

August 25, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! The Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon is next weekend! I’m excited to return … More Ten rockin’ facts about next weekend’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon

Gear Review: Recover with the new OOFOS OOmg Fibre Low shoes

August 18, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received a pair of OOFOS OOmg Fibre Low shoes to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Another pair of OOFOS to test? Sign me up! I love OOFOS, so I was … More Gear Review: Recover with the new OOFOS OOmg Fibre Low shoes

A police chase I signed up for: Foot Pursuit in the Park 5K recap

August 16, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin One of the signs at the Foot Pursuit in the Park 5K read, “Run Like You Stole It! But don’t steal, because that’s bad!” The 5K course, held last Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Salisbury City Park as part of National Night Out, was filled with fun motivational signs. I appreciated them, and … More A police chase I signed up for: Foot Pursuit in the Park 5K recap

Freedom’s Run Marathon Training: Halfway there!

August 14, 2018

Disclaimer: I received free entry to Freedom’s Run as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! I’m halfway to Freedom’s Run! On Sunday, I completed Week 8 of my sixteen-week marathon training plan. I wrote the plan I’m using after taking … More Freedom’s Run Marathon Training: Halfway there!

Del Tech’s Run, White & Blue 5K benefiting scholarships for veterans and first responders is coming up

August 9, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I was offered (and accepted) a free entry to this race in exchange for two blog posts; one in August before the race and one after. Any opinions are my own.  I’m looking forward to returning to Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown for my third year running the Run, … More Del Tech’s Run, White & Blue 5K benefiting scholarships for veterans and first responders is coming up