Author: Vanessa Junkin (She Runs by the Seashore)

Gear Review: Shady Rays Allure sunglasses great for running, the beach and more (+ discount code)

July 27, 2019

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Shady Rays Allure 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! I tested a pair of Shady Rays Signature Series sunglasses last summer, and I think the coolest … More Gear Review: Shady Rays Allure sunglasses great for running, the beach and more (+ discount code)

2019 Running Travels: The trails of Tuckahoe State Park really are a treasure

July 17, 2019

The trails of Tuckahoe State Park seem to have it all — single track trails, a wider stretch of trail, hills and a water crossing. I went to the Tuckahoe State Park trails for the first time on Saturday, July 13, for a Tuckahoe 25K training run. This new race, set for Nov. 2, sold … More 2019 Running Travels: The trails of Tuckahoe State Park really are a treasure

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