Tag: My races

Rockin’ my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race in Washington, D.C.

March 15, 2017

Follow @vanessajunkin Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington D.C. half 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! One of the signs I saw early on in the United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington, D.C. half marathon read, … More Rockin’ my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race in Washington, D.C.

My 2016 Running Wrap-Up: Goals met and not met, races completed and highlights

December 31, 2016

Follow @vanessajunkin One of my biggest goals for 2016 was reaching 1,200 miles for the year, particularly because I so narrowly missed the goal last year. I also knew that even though I have been slower recently, this goal was reachable even when speed-related goals may not have been. So, I was excited when I … More My 2016 Running Wrap-Up: Goals met and not met, races completed and highlights

Pemberton Half Marathon not my fastest, but still a lot of fun

October 6, 2016

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

A unique prize, No. 1 bib at the Mike Sterling Crab Derby 10K

September 3, 2016

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

Salisbury Fire Department Downtown 5K Fun Run a hot but nice event

August 13, 2016

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