Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
SugarLoaf Mountain Vineyard
I was so excited on Sunday to hit up a new local vineyard -- Sugarloaf Mountain. After all that marathon spectating, I was ready to sit down and relax.My friend Maggie chose Sugarloaf as the place to celebrate her birthday and I was more than happy to make the drive....
Marine Corps Marathon 2013: Spectator’s Edition
The sun blocked this sign in the photo but it says "If It Hurts, It's Working...Own It!" Runners LOVED it!You'd think after running 8 marathons, I'd have watched one by now. Well, yesterday, I finally did. I went out intending to be super spectator and actually...
This Man Inspired Me
MORE from my fantastic weekend with Runner's World:Runner's World Weekend Part IRunner's World Weekend Part IIRunner's World Weeked Part IIIHalf-Marathon, 10k & 5k RecapsOne of the major highlights of this past weekend was the speech given by Boston...
The End Of Your Life Book Club: A Review
I read books cover to cover. I read the recommendations in the beginning, the forewards, the epilogues, the acknowledgments, the author's biography. I treasure books -- every word of them -- perhaps why I continue buying the hard copies most of the time. Perhaps why I...
More Love from the Runner’s World Half-Marathon
After reading Katy's post yesterday, I was inspired to add a bit more on the RW Half today. Blogging has brought me some amazing opportunities and I don't take them for granted. When I started this blog over 2 years, I had no idea it would be become such a big part of...
Working Hard, Eating Better
*This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.I love having an active lifestyle. Maintaining my health through fitness...