Tag: marathon

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

March 22, 2018

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)

Fun signs, good advice and a confidence boost at the Anthem Richmond Marathon

November 15, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin As spectators cheered for runners during Saturday’s Anthem Richmond Marathon, there were a few who made comments about how I was smiling during the race. I liked that people noticed that — and I remember smiling as people called out my name, which was listed on my bib, or when I saw some of … More Fun signs, good advice and a confidence boost at the Anthem Richmond Marathon

Marathon No. 8 is on the schedule: The Vermont City Marathon!

October 18, 2017

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! So, I know my last post was about my upcoming marathon — the Anthem Richmond Marathon. But I actually … More Marathon No. 8 is on the schedule: The Vermont City Marathon!

I’m giving away an entry to the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon!

September 27, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin I feel lucky to have received two free entries to one of my favorite races — the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon. Maybe you’ll be the next lucky one — I am giving one of them away in a random drawing, as I don’t need two for myself! Last year, I received the … More I’m giving away an entry to the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon!

January running wrap-up

February 4, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin A few days into February, it’s past time for the January running wrap-up! The most exciting running-related thing I did during January was run a marathon, but here’s the rundown. I ran 90.66 miles. Even with taking some days off after the marathon and with a light week beforehand, I ran 90.66 miles … More January running wrap-up

Runner Reads: “Four Seconds from Boston” by Vince Pavic

September 9, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin It’s not often that I get to read a book by someone I know, so I was interested to read “Four Seconds From Boston” by Vince Pavic. I don’t know him too well, but he is a fellow member of the Eastern Shore Running Club and now lives in the same area I … More Runner Reads: “Four Seconds from Boston” by Vince Pavic

I’ve signed up: 26.2 miles at age 26.2 (in Louisiana)

June 19, 2016

Follow @VanessaJunkin A few years ago, I thought of the idea to run 26.2 miles when I was the age 26.2. Well, I will be 26 in October, and that day is getting closer. I’m not going to miss out on this nerdy opportunity. While looking for marathons in the past, I realized The Louisiana Marathon was in … More I’ve signed up: 26.2 miles at age 26.2 (in Louisiana)