Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
My Injury Story Part II
Just tuning in? Don't miss Part I of "My Injury Story" here. It's Genetics When I returned to DC, I went to an orthopedist, who said after seeing my MRI, that this herniated disc I had was genetic. He said when I was conceived, I was destined to have this herniated...
My Back Injury Story Part I
I'm going to tell you a story about an injury -- and I'll begin with the moral of this story, which is: Treat your injury like it's the best job you will ever have. Devote yourself to fixing the problem and do NOT aggravate it by continuing to run or train when you...
3 Simple Moves For a Total Body Workout in 20 Minutes Or Less
Follow Me On Instagram! *The following post is sponsored by Fitfluential & PUMA. I've got a little secret. Perhaps you've heard? You don't need a gym to get a good workout. In fact, you don't need anything other than your own body. You may not think you can get a...
Running DC & Feel Good Friday
Happy Friday everyone! This morning started off awesome with a sunrise run with Back on My Feet (BoMF) on the National Mall. The sky was just amazing this morning and I kept taking photos because I didn't want to miss it! There are a ton of new guys on the team right...
3 Guaranteed Ways to Avoid a Workout Wardrobe Malfunction
*This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and U by Kotex but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #UbyKotex http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV We all love our cute workout clothes, but that doesn't mean they always...
Fitness Found: #BestFoot Monday
So last week was one heck of a week in terms of fitness -- and it terms of some crazy work hours. I barely had time to breathe, hence the lack of normal posting! On thing I did was hit up the USA Science & Engineering Festival in downtown DC so I could see my...