Author: Vanessa Junkin (She Runs by the Seashore)

October wrap-up: Started with a marathon, ended with a birthday running week

November 6, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin I would consider October a successful month of running for me! Here’s my breakdown. I ran 94.25 miles. Particularly considering this included an entire week off of running after my marathon, I’m happy with this total mileage for the month. I ran my ninth marathon. I completed the Freedom’s Run Marathon on Oct. 6. I … More October wrap-up: Started with a marathon, ended with a birthday running week

SPIbelt SPIbeams LED hat lights the way for dark runs (+discount code)

November 4, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received a SPIbelt SPIbeams LED hat 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! Colder-weather running generally means more stuff: Lights for seeing and being seen when it’s dark, more layers … More SPIbelt SPIbeams LED hat lights the way for dark runs (+discount code)

Traveling the trails of Washington D.C.’s Theodore Roosevelt Island

October 31, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin I took a half-day of work Monday to go to Peter Sagal’s book tour in Washington, D.C. (more on this in a later post). I wanted to avoid traffic and get there with time to spare. And, since I was making a two-plus hour drive each way, I figured I would get a … More Traveling the trails of Washington D.C.’s Theodore Roosevelt Island

Tested in my sleep: The Bedgear Balance 1.0 performance pillow (+ discount code)

October 15, 2018

Disclaimer: I received a Bedgear Balance 1.0 performance pillow 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! Well, I overslept for work today. First, I fell asleep on the couch, where I had my Bedgear Balance … More Tested in my sleep: The Bedgear Balance 1.0 performance pillow (+ discount code)

Freedom’s Run Marathon: A literal uphill battle among beautiful battlefields

October 13, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin 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 was running up a hill at Murphy Farm in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early in the Freedom’s Run Marathon when I soon … More Freedom’s Run Marathon: A literal uphill battle among beautiful battlefields

Running in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania: The Great Allegheny Passage and more

October 8, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin During the last week of September, I traveled to the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania for work. But I wasn’t going to travel somewhere I’d never been before without getting a run in. I stayed an extra night on my own, and was able to get in three runs during my trip, along with … More Running in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania: The Great Allegheny Passage and more

The 2:30 groove: Pacing the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend Half Marathon

October 2, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin For the fourth time in a row, I paced a successful 2:30 half marathon. The latest of these races was held Saturday, Sept. 22, at the inaugural Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend Half Marathon. I really feel like I’m finding my groove as a pacer. Obviously, I enjoy pacing, or I wouldn’t … More The 2:30 groove: Pacing the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend Half Marathon

I’m back as a St. Michaels Running Festival ambassador — save $10!

September 19, 2018

Follow @vanessajunkin I’m excited to be back for the third year as a St. Michaels Running Festival ambassador! The race isn’t till May, but in my opinion, it’s never too early to start thinking about future races. It’s exciting to plan what and where you’re going to run, and it’s generally more affordable to sign … More I’m back as a St. Michaels Running Festival ambassador — save $10!