Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
BodySmith Gym: Igniting the Fire
BodySmith -- clever name for a gym, isn't it? I like it. Sounds very hip and modern. Considering it was located near Hipster-ville, USA on 14th Street in Washington, DC -- that's no surprise. I was really excited to try out an innovative, new gym Thursday morning....
You Can Be a Runner: No More Excuses
If you have two working legs, you can become a runner. Heck, even if you don't have two working legs, you can become a runner. It's not as scary as it sounds -- and you don't have to even think about half-marathons or marathons. You only have to get started. Trust me,...
Summer Style For the Sporty Girl 2014
This time last year: Boston. And this: #BostonStrong: The Best & The Beautiful This time two years ago:10 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self It's rough re-stocking your closet every year. It's not that your old stuff is un-wearable, it's just that it's so "last...
Spinning, Cherry Blossoms & Sunshine
What You Missed: Running Is Hard WATCH: This Model is a New Body Image Hero Classic (Skinny) Root Beer Floats Hot on the DC Fitness Scene Thank goodness it's finally really, truly spring. It's so spring that I got a sunburn on my nose this weekend! I actually spent...
Running is Hard
Running is hard. Oh, you knew that already? Well, now that I'm running again, it's hard to swallow how hard my old "normal" pace is. I used to regularly run 6 miles on the treadmill at 7.0 speed. Not happening right now. >>>> New here? Here's why I've...
WATCH: This Model Is A New Body Image Hero
The plus-size model debate has been around forever. Why are so many gorgeous, non-overweight women cast into the plus-size model category when many of them are actually smaller than the average woman? I don't get it either...but as model Robyn Lawley says: "Cindy...