Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
8 Exercises For Lower Back Disc Issues
As an injured athlete (if I may call myself that), I still want to keep in shape. While I can't participate in my favorite, cardiovascular activities, I can do other things to make sure I don't lose all my muscle or fitness. Here are a few of the things I've been...
A Season of Rest (Not By Choice)
Doing a lot of winter walking these days :)So I'm going on 4 months injured -- 3 months no Crossfit and 6 weeks not running. Things aren't getting better. While I'm very frustrated (last night I dreamed I was miraculously better and got to go to Crossfit), and had to...
10 Books to Read in 2014
If you know me at all, you know I love reading. You'll often find me walking slowly to my office with my Kindle in my face -- careful not to step on any unsuspecting passersby. I spent at least an hour a day reading because of my commute on the metro. It makes the...
Product Reviews
Product Reviews Tommie Copper Compression Gear Beat By Dre Headphones Review Mizuno Wave Rider 17 UnderArmour ColdGear Open Me Greeting Cards Under Armour "Armour Bra" Honest Tea Mio Liquid Water Enhancer Crystal Light Pure Odwalla Bars Nugo Nutrition Dark...
December Thoughts & Things
WINNER of Beats by Dre Headphones: Ellen Flader (@ellenflader!) Thanks to all who entered. I encourage you to consider the headphones even if you didn't win! :)Update on All the ThingsPosting has been tough lately because of my lack of athletic material. No Crossfit,...
What Fitness Represents
Hey everyone! Today I wanted to share with the piece I had published today at The Federalist, titled "What Fitness Tells Us About Conservatism's Appeal." This post does discuss political ideology -- something I really steer clear of here on the blog. It may be...