She Runs by the Seashore

From scenic runs to race prep to good food to fun with running buddies, Vanessa Junkin blogs about it all here at She Runs by the Seashore. The three latest posts are below; for more, scroll to the bottom.

The ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge made me stronger

January 19, 2026

I’m pretty much up for most challenges that Trent Swanson comes up with, or at least some variation of them, so when this year’s winter challenge was announced — the ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge — I signed up. … More The ALQ Ultras 12 Runs of Christmas Challenge made me stronger

A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

January 6, 2026

For the second year in a row, I paced the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon the weekend after I ran a marathon. Is that the smartest decision? Probably not, but this year, I was thinking, “well, I did it last year.” And, once again, I was able to meet my pace goal of 2:45 for the half marathon, finishing in a time of 2:44:32. … More A pacing success for No. 20 at the Rehoboth Seashore Half Marathon

Space Coast Marathon: Perseverance was key in the heat

December 16, 2025

“Welcome back to Earth,” a volunteer said after I crossed the finish line of the Space Coast Marathon in Cocoa, Florida, on Nov. 30. I received the largest medal I’ve ever earned and completed my 19th marathon in my 14th state. … More Space Coast Marathon: Perseverance was key in the heat