December running wrap-up: A race, a reindeer and a goal met

I started December by hitting my goal of 2,018 kilometers for the year, and I ended it with my highest-ever monthly mileage. So, December was pretty good when it came to running! I ran 97.96 miles. If I hadn’t sprained my ankle (it was minor) at the end of the month, I think I would … More December running wrap-up: A race, a reindeer and a goal met

Running-related stuff to use when you aren’t running

Disclaimer: I received products from Arcanum, Addaday and nuun 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! For all the items us runners use while we’re running — like clothes, socks, shoes, hats, running belts, hydration packs and more — there … More Running-related stuff to use when you aren’t running

Let’s talk about socks

Disclaimer: I received products from Incrediwear and CEP Compression 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! In addition to the shoes I recently blogged about, socks are another necessity when it comes to running — unless you’re running barefoot, which … More Let’s talk about socks

What a (runner) girl needs: Shoes and bags

Disclaimer: I received products from Brooks, Altra and Vooray 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 probably like a lot of female runners in that I would rarely pay more than $50 for a pair of everyday shoes, like … More What a (runner) girl needs: Shoes and bags

Ready to win at laundry? Try WIN Sports Detergent (+ discount code and giveaway)

Disclaimer: I received a bottle of WIN Sports Detergent 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! Stinky, sweaty clothes are an unfortunate side-effect of running. Lots of miles lead to lots of laundry. I’ve … More Ready to win at laundry? Try WIN Sports Detergent (+ discount code and giveaway)

Refresh your running look

Disclaimer: I received products from Handful, Brooks, Vuori and Incrediwear 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! Looking to bring a fresh look to your running outfits? I received numerous items when I attended The Running Event last month as … More Refresh your running look

Staying local for Marathon No. 10: The Salisbury Marathon

I enjoy traveling to other states to explore and run marathons, but this spring, for my 10th marathon, I’ll only be traveling about a half mile to the start line. I have decided to run the Salisbury Marathon in Salisbury, Maryland, on April 6. I knew that I wanted to run the race in some … More Staying local for Marathon No. 10: The Salisbury Marathon

Hate running on the treadmill? Try Zwift

Disclaimer: I received two Zwift RunPods 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! After getting the chance to run using the Zwift platform at The Running Event in Austin, I was actually looking forward to my next opportunity to run … More Hate running on the treadmill? Try Zwift

Consistency and confidence: Pacing the 2018 Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

Follow @vanessajunkin I ran this year’s Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon next to the same person the entire race.  This was the seventh half marathon that I’ve paced, and there have been other races in which I’ve run with people for much of the race, but I was side-by-side with a woman from New Jersey the … More Consistency and confidence: Pacing the 2018 Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon