Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Running & Crossfit: Double Doozy
Yesterday, I got up and went to Crossfit at 5:15am (that's the rollout and go version). I'm always SO tired when I go that early and yawn the entire time. It's definitely not prime for me but I had to squeeze it in early. Here was the WOD:Teams of 28 Min AMRAP:Ladder...
Richmond Marathon Training Report
The "Kind Of" Marathon PlanWell, I guess it's official: I'm training for a marathon. As much as I wanted to do this "casually," I'm fearful of running a marathon and wanting to die at mile 17. That is hell on earth and I honestly would want to quit so badly.For those...
Running Clothes for a Good Cause? Let’s Shop!
*Use the code "DCFeet for 15% off your order!Hey there! I've got a special something for you today. As part of my involvement with Back on My Feet DC, I'm helping them raise a little money through clothing sales. They have a partnership with Brooks Running and I...
11 Miles Golden & Then Some
New Reebok Nano 3.0s. Love them!Wednesday: 3 miles before work, 8 miles afterThursday: Crossfit, 1.5 mile jog*I now have two colors of Nano 3.0's and am officially obsessed. Get ya some. Yesterday began with a little time with my friends from Back on My...
Chrissie Wellington: A Life Without Limits (Review)
So my current personality obsession is Chrissie Wellington. Silly, non-triathlete me didn't really know who she was before I ordered her book! I knew she was an award winning triathlete but I didn't know she was THE triathlete -- the one you know, the one that is...
Family Time in Indiana
Sister pic: Lindsey, me, ShelbySo indulge for a sec in my wonderful photos from a visit home this past weekend. I tried not to be too camera-obsessed so I didn't get as many good ones as I planned but hey, settle for the cuteness you get.Having a conference in my home...