Follow @VanessaJunkin The next race I’ll be running is the eRACE the Stigma 5K in Salisbury. I wasn’t able to make it last year, but I still made a donation because I supported the cause. It’s a race for mental health, a type of event you don’t hear about too often, and it supports a local … More eRACE the Stigma coming up in Salisbury
Follow @vanessajunkin I signed up for this year’s Zoo Stampede because I loved the cool design on last year’s shirt. I ended up coming away from this year’s Zoo Stampede with an awesome shirt and also a fun experience. The race, as you may have guessed from the name, is at the Salisbury Zoo. Since … More Zoo Stampede: Awesome race, awesome place, awesome giveaways
In an orange tank top and my Maryland flag shorts, I was ready to represent Maryland and the O’s — as many other runners were — at the Casey Cares 5K this past Saturday, Aug. 1. The race started right outside Camden Yards — where the Baltimore Orioles play, for any non-locals — and ended on … More Casey Cares 5K a fun way to experience Camden Yards
Those of us who love to run know that you can celebrate many holidays with a race — and that includes the 4th of July. This year, the 4th of July itself falls on a Saturday, too. Here are some local races that are coming up. Red White & Brew 5K Run/Walk: This race is … More Celebrate the 4th of July with a race
Another month is just about to end — there are less than two hours left of May 2015. So, I’m wrapping up my month of running in this post. 1. I ran 73.81 miles. This is my lowest-mileage month so far this year, and that is because of different factors: I had just run a marathon at … More Eight facts about my May running
Craft beer and running are a great combination — as long as they’re not in that order. Despite the heat, I enjoyed the Inaugural 3rd Wave Brewing Co. 5K Run on Saturday, May 30, and the beer that came afterward. I originally signed up for the race thinking I would do it with some people … More 3rd Wave Brewing Co. 5K a blast
It’s hard to believe Memorial Day weekend is next weekend. Maybe the summer season has crept up on you. If you want to do a race next weekend and haven’t signed up yet, here are some local options in various areas of Delmarva. Run to Remember – Memorial Day 5K: Support the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial … More Find a Memorial Day weekend race on Delmarva
Maybe you want to go out with a bang this 2014 and try for a new 5K PR. Or, maybe you’d like one of the first things you do in 2015 to be a race. Either way, I’ve got you covered. Race into the New Year 5K and Youth 1/4 Mile Mini Run: If you … More End 2014 or start 2015 with a race
I just officially added another race to my 2015 schedule. I signed up for the Skipjack Run 10K on Sept. 12, 2015. Sure, it’s far in advance, but registration was only $15. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such an affordable 10K. (5Ks generally cost more than that, too.) I am always looking for race … More Skipjack Run 5K and 10K only $15 through end of month
I’m the kind of person that likes to wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about Christmas — or at least before celebrating Christmas — but when it comes to races, it’s good to have some notice. The Christmas-, holiday- and winter-themed races are starting soon, and here’s a roundup of some local ones to … More Holiday races coming up on Delmarva
She Runs by the Seashore 