It’s April Fools’ Day, but this post has nothing to do with April Fools. Really. It also happens to be the day after the last day of March, so I’m wrapping up my March running. I ran 79.21 miles. While less than January and February, I expected March’s total to be less because I did take … More Nine facts about my March running
Follow @vanessajunkin I already bought the finisher jacket. I had to finish. Although not finishing the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon wasn’t really an option for me, I was having a harder-than-expected time during the second half, and I kept thinking about the nice jacket I’d spent $69 on the day before. I spoiled it for you in … More Shamrock Marathon Part 2: Running the Marathon
Follow @VanessaJunkin A couple of green wristbands got my friend Veronica and I some amazing experiences as VIPs during Shamrock Marathon Weekend in Virginia Beach. Actually, my weekend was so awesome and I have so much to write about and so many pictures to share that I’m breaking my Shamrock Marathon post into two. Part … More Shamrock Marathon Part 1: The VIP Experience
Follow @VanessaJunkin Marathon training doesn’t stop just because of vacation. And since I love running in new places anyway, it was a no-brainer to get my eight miler done while on vacation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. My boyfriend, Mike, and I stayed at a beautiful place in Dutch Country called The Hertzog Homestead Bed and Breakfast … More A quiet, hilly run in Dutch Country, Pa.
Follow @VanessaJunkin Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day race? I will be heading to the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach — which is only nine days away — but these are races that are happening closer to home. Since they’re spread across two weekends, maybe you can even run in more than one. It would … More Find your perfect local St. Patrick’s Day race
Follow @VanessaJunkin The Tim Kennard River Run was a great kick-off to my 2016 racing year. It’s a race I always want to make part of my running calendar. I always see so many people I know there, and it’s a fun way to start the spring racing season. I also am friends with the organizers and … More Tim Kennard River Run: Great friends, fans and weather
Follow @VanessaJunkin It’s the last day of a longer February than normal. I wasn’t planning on running today, because I already had sore calves, but I figured I probably should because the next time I’ll get this rare opportunity is in 2020! So, here are some takeaways from my February running. I ran 110.21 miles. This … More Eleven facts about my February running
Follow @VanessaJunkin I had noticed the sign for the Foster Public Recreation Area on Snow Hill Road while driving from Salisbury to Snow Hill for some court cases I was covering for the newspaper. I was curious. One day a while ago, I drove over there in my running clothes and made my way down … More Beautiful 12.5-mile trail is probably closer than you think
Follow @VanessaJunkin Given the choice between a beautiful trail on a 60-degree day and the treadmill, I’d still choose to run on the trail. I love running outdoors. But after running on a treadmill twice in the past week — on Saturday and on Thursday — it’s starting to grow on me a little bit. … More Why I don’t hate the treadmill as much as I used to
Follow @VanessaJunkin Eighteen miles. Three pairs of socks. Two phone charging breaks. After what ended up being pretty much an all-day affair, I had finished running 18 miles in the snow. I generally plan my long runs for Sundays, but I knew the weekend was going to be colder than normal, and I saw the high … More How social media made my solo 18-miler in the snow better
She Runs by the Seashore 