Author: Vanessa Junkin (She Runs by the Seashore)

Twenty-four hours of 5Ks are coming to Wicomico County — join us for another training run this week

July 7, 2019

Through my job at Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, I get to be part of marketing an exciting new event coming to Pemberton Historical Park this September. It’s the Pemberton 24 – Festival of 5Ks, which will consist of 24 5Ks, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The event will continue until the … More Twenty-four hours of 5Ks are coming to Wicomico County — join us for another training run this week

2019 Running Travels: I ran from Pennsylvania to New Jersey on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge

July 5, 2019

While at a social event during the Public Relations Society of America Travel & Tourism Conference in Philadelphia, we could see the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and the topic came up of running across it. Once the topic had been raised, I decided to do that the next morning. The bridge has a pedestrian walkway, which … More 2019 Running Travels: I ran from Pennsylvania to New Jersey on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge

PRSA set the conference bar high by including a group run through Philadelphia

June 29, 2019

I learned about the Public Relations Society of America Travel and Tourism Conference through a Facebook group for another organization I’m part of — the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance. I clicked on the link and looked through the schedule. The sessions, of course, sounded interesting, but there was something else that caught my eye, … More PRSA set the conference bar high by including a group run through Philadelphia

2019 Running Travels: Philadelphia’s John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is beautiful

June 28, 2019

I’ve been wanting to run at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum for years, and I finally made that happen this month. Years ago, I saw the area featured in Runner’s World. There have been many beautiful spots highlighted as part of the Rave Run feature, but usually, they were far away. This … More 2019 Running Travels: Philadelphia’s John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is beautiful

2019 Running Travels: Tough terrain makes for an exciting run on the Oregon Ridge Park trails

June 21, 2019

I grew up less than 30 minutes from Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville and had never run on the trails. That changed Saturday, June 15. After a lunchtime celebration for my mom’s birthday and Father’s Day, I wanted to run somewhere new in the evening. My mom and stepdad live close to Oregon Ridge Park, … More 2019 Running Travels: Tough terrain makes for an exciting run on the Oregon Ridge Park trails

I’m building my running strength with Team Endure Strong and Coach Jared Ward

June 8, 2019

Disclaimer: I received access to Endure Strong training 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! How would you like to have an Olympic athlete as your coach? I’ve gotten that opportunity over the last … More I’m building my running strength with Team Endure Strong and Coach Jared Ward

2019 Running Travels: A Powellville run for a fallen hero

June 2, 2019

With the end of the month approaching, I needed somewhere new-to-me, yet close, to run in May. I’d considered checking out a new-to-me trail with a group, but I decided to stay close to home because I painted the living room last weekend and wanted to finish that project. I decided on Powellville, where I … More 2019 Running Travels: A Powellville run for a fallen hero

St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon: I battled the heat and enjoyed the after party

June 1, 2019

Disclaimer: I am an ambassador for the St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon. During Mile 11 of the St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon, I stopped to use a porta-potty. I probably could have made it to the end of the race without stopping. However, part of me just needed a break — and the … More St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon: I battled the heat and enjoyed the after party