Category: My Races

Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon: Fun beach atmosphere and a fast last mile!

September 8, 2017

Disclaimer: I received a free entry to Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach 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! What better location for a post-race party than on the beach? That’s what you get at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half … More Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon: Fun beach atmosphere and a fast last mile!

Summer Cross Country 5K Series race a little faster than last year’s

August 28, 2017

I run several races year after year, so it’s fun to be able to compare times on the same course. Earlier this month, I ran the Summer Cross Country 5K Series race at WinterPlace Park, where I ran the course 14 seconds faster than last year. In the past, there have been two or three … More Summer Cross Country 5K Series race a little faster than last year’s

Bacon before, during and after: On The Bacon Trail – The Naylor Mill 7K

August 19, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin I didn’t have the fastest time at the On The Bacon Trail – The Naylor Mill 7K, but I did have a delicious time. Sticking with the bacon theme, I had bacon before, during and after the race. I also wore a tank that said “I’m already planning what I’m going to eat … More Bacon before, during and after: On The Bacon Trail – The Naylor Mill 7K

A glowing review (get it?) of the Crystal City Twilighter 5K

July 28, 2017

Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Crystal City Twilighter 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRavePro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Follow @vanessajunkin Decked out in orange from head to toe — literally — I made my way to Arlington, Virginia, for the Crystal City … More A glowing review (get it?) of the Crystal City Twilighter 5K

My goals for Saturday’s Crystal City Twilighter 5K (+ discount code)

July 19, 2017

  Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Crystal City Twilighter 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRavePro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!   I’m excited to rock the orange — and the glow sticks — and run in my second BibRave race, the Crystal City … More My goals for Saturday’s Crystal City Twilighter 5K (+ discount code)