Vermont City Marathon full of syrup, scenery and support

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Vermont City Marathon 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! Right before the start of the Vermont City Marathon the morning of Sunday, May 27, I posted a photo with the words, “Let’s … More Vermont City Marathon full of syrup, scenery and support

Eight things to know ahead of my eighth marathon: The Vermont City Marathon

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Vermont City Marathon 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! After many weeks of prep, I’m down to a single-digit countdown until I take on the People’s … More Eight things to know ahead of my eighth marathon: The Vermont City Marathon

Gear Review: FlipBelt Crops offer storage and comfort (+discount code)

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received FlipBelt crops 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! When heading out on a long run, there’s a lot to bring — fuel, water, a phone and a house … More Gear Review: FlipBelt Crops offer storage and comfort (+discount code)

Runner Reads: “Race Everything” by Bart Yasso with Erin Strout

Follow @vanessajunkin For the inaugural edition of the BibRave Pro book club, we read “Race Everything: How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance in Any Environment and Have Fun Doing It” by Bart Yasso with Erin Strout. The book club idea started from an Instagram comment, and earlier this month, some of us BibRave … More Runner Reads: “Race Everything” by Bart Yasso with Erin Strout

Marathon No. 9 will be Freedom’s Run in West Virginia! (updated with discount code)

Disclaimer: I received free entry to Freedom’s Run 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! Since I like to run about two marathons a year, I’m thinking about which ones I’d like to do pretty far … More Marathon No. 9 will be Freedom’s Run in West Virginia! (updated with discount code)

Gear Review: BibBoards — my new way of attaching race bibs (+discount code)

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received three sets of BibBoards 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! If you’ve run a race, you’ve most likely pinned on a race bib. If you’ve ever snagged or … More Gear Review: BibBoards — my new way of attaching race bibs (+discount code)

Keep it clean with Sweat X Sport (+ discount code)

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received Sweat X Sport Xtreme Sportswear Detergent (45 fl. oz.) and Sweat X Xtreme Odor Eliminator spray (8 fl. oz.) 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! Have you ever … More Keep it clean with Sweat X Sport (+ discount code)

2017 Reflection: I didn’t meet my running goals, but I still had a great year

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

Athlinks: Your race results in one spot — plus friends and rivals

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I am promoting Athlinks 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! I need more friends. Not in general — on the Athlinks website! I have been tracking my race results on Athlinks for a long time, but … More Athlinks: Your race results in one spot — plus friends and rivals