Follow @vanessajunkin It had been five months since I’d run a half marathon, and that one, I ran as a pacer. But I needed a long run to kick off my marathon training, and of course — I’m a runner — the Pemberton Half Marathon sounded like a fun thing to do on a Saturday morning. … More Pemberton Half Marathon not my fastest, but still a lot of fun
Follow @vanessajunkin Knowing we may be running in rain and wind this morning at the Mike Sterling Crab Derby 10K didn’t bother me. Tropical Storm Hermine was bringing inclement weather to the area, and although I am disappointed that the other National Hard Crab Derby events were postponed or canceled, it actually made for great running weather. … More A unique prize, No. 1 bib at the Mike Sterling Crab Derby 10K
Follow @vanessajunkin I was offered (and accepted) a free entry to this race in exchange for two blog posts; one before the race and one after. Any opinions are my own. I am a big fan of food, and the amount of food at the end of the Run, White & Blue 5K at Delaware … More Fun and food at the Run, White & Blue 5K
Follow @VanessaJunkin I went into the Salisbury Fire Department Downtown 5K Fun Run with a loose goal in mind. The Olympic women’s 10K took place the previous day. The winner ran a 10K in 29:17. When I saw the time come across on Twitter, I was thinking (and tweeted) that it was actually pretty close to … More Salisbury Fire Department Downtown 5K Fun Run a hot but nice event
Follow @vanessajunkin I didn’t go into the Summer Cross Country 5K Series race this morning expecting to get a fast time, and that expectation turned out to be correct. This morning’s 5K at WinterPlace Park was the first of two of these summer events. I headed over this morning for the 8:30 a.m. race despite getting … More Summer Cross Country 5K Series a fun time
Follow @vanessajunkin It’s already the fifth day of August, and I’m just now wrapping up July. That’s not a bad thing, because I’ve been busy — in a good way! But anyway, here are 10 facts about my July running. I ran 93.81 miles. I’m still a little bit behind on where I should be for … More Ten facts about my July running
In what’s getting to be somewhat of a monthly tradition, I made the drive to St. Michaels for TriCycle and Run‘s free monthly 5K. This month’s 5K was the Hero 5K Free Fun Run. The organizers usually ask for a physical donation of some type — I have brought sunscreen and cat food — but … More A hot Hero 5K for a reason
Follow @VanessaJunkin This is my third year competing in the summer All-Comers Track Meets, and these meets are events I look forward to. The 1600-meter, or the mile, is my event of choice at the free and open-to-the-public track meets at Wicomico County Stadium in Salisbury. It’s the longest event offered, and I’m certainly not … More Fastest mile of 2016 (so far) at the All-Comers Track Meet
Follow @VanessaJunkin It’s hard to believe there’s less than an hour till July. But there is, so it’s time to wrap up my June running. I ran 89.30 miles. This puts me about 12 miles short of where I should be halfway through the year to end up at 1,200 miles — 588.25 — but is … More Eight facts about my June running
A few days before prom, I spent a few minutes picking out my dress, which I spent $10 on at the Salvation Army store in Salisbury. The morning of the prom, I put on a sports bra and spandex shorts to wear under my sequined dress. I put my hair in a bun and put on socks … More A prom (race) to remember
She Runs by the Seashore 