Disclaimer: I received the AfterShokz Trekz Airto review 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! Have you ever run with one headphone out so you can still hear what’s going on around you as you run? … More Why I was impressed by the AfterShokz Trekz Air
Follow @vanessajunkin Since I didn’t meet any of my 2017 running goals, I can only improve in 2018, right? Or stay the same, I guess, but I’m planning to work on these this year, and one is easier than the others (see No. 4). Running Goals Run 2,018 kilometers. Why kilometers? Because 2,018 miles is a … More Here’s what I hope to accomplish in 2018
Follow @vanessajunkin Although I really didn’t meet any of my running goals in 2017, I’m still considering it a successful year. I did meet all the goals I set for my blog, I became a BibRave Pro, and I started a weekly slower-paced run on Wednesdays with the Eastern Shore Running Club in addition to … More 2017 Reflection: I didn’t meet my running goals, but I still had a great year
It’s the last day of 2017! I still have one run to go, but I thought it would be fun to take a look back on some of my most-read posts of the year before I do my overall recap. So, here are my 10 most-read posts of the 91 I’ve published this year prior … More My most-read posts of 2017
Follow @vanessajunkin It is now the last month of 2017! Before we get too far into December, though, I’m going to wrap up my November running. I ran 79.12 miles. Although it seems extremely unlikely I’ll meet my goal of running more than last year (I would need more than 180 miles to make it), I … More November recap: A marathon and a milestone
Follow @vanessajunkin Once again, I celebrated Planksgiving during the month of November. Yes, I celebrated Thanksgiving, too — but this post is about BeyondFit Mom‘s 30 Days of Planksgiving. It’s a plank challenge in which there is a different plank listed for each day for the participants to hold for a minute. There was also a … More Plank Progress: A look at this year’s 30 Days of Planksgiving
Disclaimer: I received a BOCO Gear 360° Visor® to review 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! Look for a photo of me wearing an athletic hat while running before I became a BibRave Pro, and … More Gear Review: #BOCOLove for the BOCO Gear visor
Follow @vanessajunkin Sometimes, I really like a full rest day. But I enjoy the challenge of the Runner’s World Run Streak — also known by the hashtag #RWRunStreak. It seems to be about the perfect length of time for me, and it’s something fun and different to do rather than try to go for a … More I’m a Streaker — again!
Follow @vanessajunkin The Dogfish Dash is an annual tradition in the Junkin-Piorunski household. Each year, my boyfriend, Mike, and I participate in this race, which starts and ends at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware. This year, we also drove with/met up with other friends and gathered with plenty of our fellow … More Dogfish Dash a hot one, but fun with friends (and beer)
Follow @vanessajunkin If you follow me on Instagram (@vanessajunkin), you probably noticed a bunch of photos me doing — or at least trying to do — a different yoga pose each day during August. This was for a challenge that Soul Yoga Studio hosted last month. I meant to recap this earlier, but I’ve been … More Soul Yoga Studio challenge a fun chance to try new things, see improvement
She Runs by the Seashore 