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I beat my Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon goal by 33 seconds — and had an awesome experience

December 4, 2016

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

November Running Wrap-Up

December 4, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin November was a busy month of running for me, including lots of miles in lots of different locations. I ran 130.31 miles. This was my highest monthly mileage of 2016 and actually my highest monthly mileage since March 2015. I ran one race. I ran the Across the Bay 10K for the third year in … More November Running Wrap-Up

Sneakers & Creepers 5K a fun, free way to get in the Halloween spirit

October 30, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin From a Fork in the Road to a Basket of Deplorables to a Rubik’s Cube, there were plenty of creative costumes at the Sneakers & Creepers 5K this morning. The annual free race, hosted by Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, brought plenty of runners out, many of whom were dressed in different kinds of costumes. … More Sneakers & Creepers 5K a fun, free way to get in the Halloween spirit

My first group bike ride: The Salisbury Slow Roll

October 23, 2016

Follow @VanessaJunkin One thing I’m not the best at when it comes to running is doing other exercise aside from running — cross-training. However, having a new bike to ride makes it easier. I have really been enjoying getting out there on my bike, although I haven’t even been riding it as much as I’d … More My first group bike ride: The Salisbury Slow Roll

If Girls Ran the World Check-In: Three weeks down!

October 22, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin Another week of the If Girls Ran the World virtual run and fundraiser is now down, and since last Friday, I logged an additional 30.67 miles for the cause, not including today’s run. As I mentioned in my last check-in, it helps to have a place online to log my miles where people can … More If Girls Ran the World Check-In: Three weeks down!

If Girls Ran the World Check-In: Almost Halfway!

October 14, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin We’re almost halfway through October, which means I’m nearly halfway through my If Girls Ran the World virtual run and fundraiser. In case you missed my previous post (read it here), I am participating in If Girls Ran the World, an effort in which participants log miles that are added up while also … More If Girls Ran the World Check-In: Almost Halfway!

I’m running across (part of) the world for Girls on the Run International!

September 28, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin I’m going to be running across the world. But before I mislead you, I’m not going to run all 24,901 miles. I am one of thousands taking part in a running and fundraising effort called If Girls Ran the World, and we will aim to, in total, run 24,901 miles during the month of October as we raise … More I’m running across (part of) the world for Girls on the Run International!