Less than a month to go till the Baltimore Marathon

With the one-month mark till the Baltimore Marathon having just passed Thursday, Sept. 17, it seems like a perfect time to do a check-in with training. I’m not following a super-specific plan, but I am following a long run plan, and I’m making an effort to run a good amount otherwise and do hill work. … More Less than a month to go till the Baltimore Marathon

Tough run made better with company, scenery in Ocean City

Follow @VanessaJunkin// My legs weren’t really feeling it during my long run on Saturday — I hadn’t gotten a good amount of sleep during the week, and I had just done my first Pilates class the day before — but it was still a great way to start the morning. Running with my friend Veronica for the … More Tough run made better with company, scenery in Ocean City

The beautiful scenery and crazy hills of the Big Sur International Marathon

Wow. Wow to the amazing views off the Pacific Coast Highway on the path of the Big Sur International Marathon. Wow to the hills that I couldn’t have adequately prepped for in Salisbury, Maryland. Wow to the awesome experience, from the music along the course to the strawberries near the end of the race. I finished … More The beautiful scenery and crazy hills of the Big Sur International Marathon