Author: Vanessa Junkin (She Runs by the Seashore)

Algonquin 50K: I needed determination and winter gear for this challenge

February 15, 2026

As soon as I started seeing the weather forecast for Saturday, Feb. 7, I started worrying. We’d had some much colder than usual temperatures here on Delmarva, and as race day for the Algonquin 50K got closer, the “feels like” temperatures were predicted to be in the negatives for basically the entire race — with the temperature getting colder after the start instead of warmer. … More Algonquin 50K: I needed determination and winter gear for this challenge

A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

January 6, 2026

For the second year in a row, I paced the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon the weekend after I ran a marathon. Is that the smartest decision? Probably not, but this year, I was thinking, “well, I did it last year.” And, once again, I was able to meet my pace goal of 2:45 for the half marathon, finishing in a time of 2:44:32. … More A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

My 14th Mike Sterling 10K — featuring perfect weather

October 17, 2025

For 14 years, I’ve started Labor Day Weekend with the Mike Sterling 10K in Crisfield. I had plans with family across the bridge later on Saturday, Aug. 30, but I didn’t want to miss this race. So, I headed south from Salisbury before heading back to my house and then continuing north/west. … More My 14th Mike Sterling 10K — featuring perfect weather