Follow @vanessajunkin I was thinking about numbers the whole time. If we were at the half-mile mark at this point, we had six minutes left to get to the next mile marker, which would be a 12:00 pace — so we wouldn’t be behind. We’re at a time ending in .85 now, so we … More A perfect day to pace the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon
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!
I actually remember thinking during the Bottle & Cork 10 Miler about not finishing. I think I always knew I would finish, but I did struggle during this race. I went into the race on Saturday, Sept. 9, feeling good that it wasn’t going to be as hot as last year. Last year, it was … More Bottle & Cork 10 Miler a struggle
Follow @vanessajunkin The Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon Facebook group, with its excitement, support and fun, is just one thing that keeps me coming back to this race year after year. This was my fourth year participating, and I would totally feel like I missed out if I missed this race. On Wednesday, I saw … More I beat my Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon goal by 33 seconds — and had an awesome experience
Follow @vanessajunkin In this morning’s Bottle & Cork 10 Miler, I did something I’ve never done before in a race: I took my shirt off. I ran six of the 10 miles in just a sports bra and shorts, tucking the Eastern Shore Running Club T-shirt I’d been wearing into my shorts. It was just … More 40th Bottle & Cork 10 Miler a hot race with friendly people
Follow @VanessaJunkin// I haven’t been running in a bunch of different locations recently, so I was happy to run at Cape Henlopen State Park with my friend Veronica on Saturday. Since we’ve been talking about heading out to Rehoboth Beach for a run for a long time, it was awesome that both of our schedules worked out so … More A fun, scenic run at Cape Henlopen State Park
Those of us who love to run know that you can celebrate many holidays with a race — and that includes the 4th of July. This year, the 4th of July itself falls on a Saturday, too. Here are some local races that are coming up. Red White & Brew 5K Run/Walk: This race is … More Celebrate the 4th of July with a race
I’m happy as I reflect on my March running, particularly because I ran a lot this month. Continuing in my monthly tradition, here are some facts about my March running. 1. I ran 132.54 miles. That’s the most I’ve run in a month this year so far, and the only month in 2015 in which I’ve … More Nine facts about my March running
I love visiting Rehoboth Beach. I’m often there eating (which I did do a good amount of this weekend), but this time, I also got a 17-miler in. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’m training for the Big Sur International Marathon, which is April 26. While I’m not following a distinct plan, I have … More Rehoboth an awesome place to log 17 miles
Maybe you want to go out with a bang this 2014 and try for a new 5K PR. Or, maybe you’d like one of the first things you do in 2015 to be a race. Either way, I’ve got you covered. Race into the New Year 5K and Youth 1/4 Mile Mini Run: If you … More End 2014 or start 2015 with a race
She Runs by the Seashore 