Follow @vanessajunkin It’s summer, the best time for sand runs. I’ve done three sand runs recently: One on Saturday at Assateague Island National Seashore, and previous runs at Roaring Point Park and Ocean City. I’m by no means an expert and I’m certainly not a doctor, physical therapist, or anything like that. So if you have … More Six sand running tips from a non-expert
It’s tough to imagine what would make not living seem like a better option than living, but that’s how an estimated 22 veterans per day feel. Although the exact statistic is disputed, it’s a serious issue. We want people to be willing to fight for our country, and we should care what happens to them … More 22 push-ups, 22 days, 1 good cause
Follow @VanessaJunkin It’s the Fourth of July, a day to celebrate our independence and enjoy cookouts and fireworks. But for those of us participating in the Runner’s World Run Streak, the day took on another meaning: The last day of the streak. The #RWRunStreak ran from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, and I … More The end of the #RWRunStreak: 36 days of running, Twitter recaps
Follow @vanessajunkin Although I have had some days where my legs have been sore — like today — the #RWRunStreak seems to be going by pretty fast. I’m now 2/3 of the way through the 36-day Runner’s World Run Streak, so I’m writing another update, similar to the one I did when I was 1/3 of … More #RWRunStreak: 2/3 of the way there
Follow @VanessaJunkin A few years ago, I thought of the idea to run 26.2 miles when I was the age 26.2. Well, I will be 26 in October, and that day is getting closer. I’m not going to miss out on this nerdy opportunity. While looking for marathons in the past, I realized The Louisiana Marathon was in … More I’ve signed up: 26.2 miles at age 26.2 (in Louisiana)
Follow @VanessaJunkin The #RWRunStreak is now 1/3 of the way over. That might not sound like a lot — for example, I wouldn’t be happy with a 33 percent on a test. But although my legs do seem to be feeling a little sluggish, the first 12 days have gone by quickly. I haven’t had … More #RWRunStreak: 1/3 of the way there
Follow @VanessaJunkin Yeah, I know, there are plenty of streaking jokes to be told; I felt like I just had to put one in the headline. Of course, the type of streak I have started is a running streak. I saw an Instagram post about the Runner’s World #RWRunStreak yesterday and decided spontaneously to do … More I have started streaking!
Follow @VanessaJunkin There’s only about two-and-a-half weeks until I’ll be getting on a bus and riding to Assateague Island from Ocean City for the start of the OCMD Island to Island Half Marathon. I’ve done the race once before, in 2014, but this will be my first time ever being a pacer at a race. My friend … More Run with me as I pace the OCMD Island to Island Half Marathon
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 Marathon training doesn’t stop for the snow. The training may change, but it doesn’t stop. I had today — Friday, Jan. 22 — off work because I am scheduled to work Sunday, so I decided to get in a solo 15-miler. This weekend was actually supposed to be a 12-miler, but since last weekend’s … More The 15-miler before the storm
She Runs by the Seashore 