Follow @vanessajunkin A few days into February, it’s past time for the January running wrap-up! The most exciting running-related thing I did during January was run a marathon, but here’s the rundown. I ran 90.66 miles. Even with taking some days off after the marathon and with a light week beforehand, I ran 90.66 miles … More January running wrap-up
Follow @vanessajunkin After years of thinking yoga wasn’t really for me, I now find myself looking forward to my next yoga session. When I did yoga early in my college career, I wasn’t fully invested in the idea. It’s now been probably almost 8 years since then, so I’m now also at a different stage in my life, which could … More She Runs by the Seashore starts her yoga journey
Follow @vanessajunkin On Sunday at The Louisiana Marathon, I ran 26.2 miles in the city where I was born 26.2 years ago. I was originally hoping to earn a new personal record at the Jan. 15 race in Baton Rouge, but my finish time turned out to be more perfect: 4:53. I was born at … More The Louisiana Marathon: 26.2 miles at age 26.2
Only a little more than a month remains before I’ll be running my first 50K — the Algonquin 50K on Feb. 11 — and today, Jan. 8, I went on my first run with a hydration pack. Although I have run marathons before, I have never really felt a hydration pack was necessary because marathons have so … More Gear Review: Camden Gear Sports Hydration Pack
Follow @vanessajunkin Happy 2017! It’s that time of the year to be setting goals, so here are my running goals for the year. Two of them are holdovers from last year — and the goal to run a 10K in less than 50 minutes has been a goal since 2014, so hopefully that will actually … More 2017 Running Goals
Follow @vanessajunkin Today, New Year’s Day, was the last day of the Runner’s World winter run streak from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. I wasn’t planning on participating, but I decided to, kind of on a whim, when some members of Delmarva Moms Run This Town were taking part. I’m glad I did — it … More #VJRunStreak by the numbers
Follow @vanessajunkin One of my biggest goals for 2016 was reaching 1,200 miles for the year, particularly because I so narrowly missed the goal last year. I also knew that even though I have been slower recently, this goal was reachable even when speed-related goals may not have been. So, I was excited when I … More My 2016 Running Wrap-Up: Goals met and not met, races completed and highlights
Follow @vanessajunkin Before wrapping up the entire year of 2016 running, I’m going to take a look at just the month of December, like I usually do each month. Although I didn’t blog a lot, it was a successful month of running for me. I ran 138.88 miles. This is my highest-ever mileage month! I started … More December Running Wrap-Up
Follow @vanessajunkin So, the hashtag for the half marathon at the St. Michaels Running Festival is #flattestfastest. Have I grabbed your attention yet? Flat, fast courses are great for the runner doing his or her first half marathon or a seasoned runner aiming for a PR. Really, who aren’t they great for? If a flat and fast … More My first race ambassadorship! Save $10 on the St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon
Follow @vanessajunkin The Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon Facebook group, with its excitement, support and fun, is just one thing that keeps me coming back to this race year after year. This was my fourth year participating, and I would totally feel like I missed out if I missed this race. On Wednesday, I saw … More I beat my Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon goal by 33 seconds — and had an awesome experience
