Author: Vanessa Junkin (She Runs by the Seashore)

Gear Review: The Garmin Forerunner 935 and some of its awesome features

November 25, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received a Garmin Forerunner 935 Multisport GPS Watch from Garmin 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! Five days before the Richmond Marathon, it was exciting to see the “Peaking” … More Gear Review: The Garmin Forerunner 935 and some of its awesome features

Gear Review: Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel great for race travel! Plus, a giveaway

November 17, 2017

Disclaimer: I received an Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel 60L/M to review, along with another one to give away, 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 received the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel through BibRave … More Gear Review: Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel great for race travel! Plus, a giveaway

Fun signs, good advice and a confidence boost at the Anthem Richmond Marathon

November 15, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin As spectators cheered for runners during Saturday’s Anthem Richmond Marathon, there were a few who made comments about how I was smiling during the race. I liked that people noticed that — and I remember smiling as people called out my name, which was listed on my bib, or when I saw some of … More Fun signs, good advice and a confidence boost at the Anthem Richmond Marathon

Sign up for this Thanksgiving’s Turkey Trek 5K

October 31, 2017

What better way to start Thanksgiving than with running and eating pie? Sign up for Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism’s ninth annual Turkey Trek 5K, and you can do just that. I am the assistant director of marketing and public relations for Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, so it’s my job to promote … More Sign up for this Thanksgiving’s Turkey Trek 5K

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

October 26, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin I had a great time at the St. Michaels Running Festival this year, and if you follow me on social media, you may have already seen that I’m returning as an ambassador for the 2018 race. However, I wanted to make it even more official with a blog post. Today, I received a … More I’m returning as a St. Michaels Running Festival ambassador — save $10!

OOFOS OOriginal Project Pink Sandals: Be Comfy, Support a Cause

October 22, 2017

  Disclaimer: I received the OOFOS OOriginal Project Pink Sandals 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!   With the addition of the OOFOS OOriginal Project Pink Sandals to my collection, I now have … More OOFOS OOriginal Project Pink Sandals: Be Comfy, Support a Cause