Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
#DoMore24: Run & Give With a Purpose
With the team after a 10k last yearIf you read this blog, there's a good chance you a) like running and/or b) like helping others. So listen up!My favorite charity, Back on My Feet, is doing a giving campaign right now. Before you click away, I'd ask you watch at...
How I Ate What I Wanted & Lost Weight On Vacation!
Yeah, it's true. Not a lot but...I did. But...how? I mean, I went to an all-inclusive resort so I had as much food and drink at my fingertips as I wanted. Years ago, this would have spelled disaster for me.But here it was...I told myself I was NOT stressing about food...
Nux: Workout in Comfort (PLUS Pull-Up Video)
Do ya like the feel of stretchy fabric that glides over your hips and thighs and fits love a glove? Then you would love these new clothes I got the chance to try out this weekend.It's workout apparel from a nifty company called Nux -- and the first thing I love...
Ultra Runners = Ultra Smart
Last week there were a few articles out asking "are ultra runners crazy?" Immediately, I clicked and read every word. Just who are these "writers" to judge runners?!One of the pieces focused on one of the best ultra runners of all time -- Scott Jurek. I read his...
Wonderful Virginia Weekend
I would really be okay if all of my life were the weekend. Okay, probably not but man do I love them!I started out Friday night in Del Ray. It was hot hot hot -- and we walked in the humidity to the downtown area.I realized that I am starting to see familiar faces and...
Tweeting with Mika Brzezinski
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the great feedback on my post yesterday. I was really excited that Mika actually read the post and sent me a couple of tweets in response! Here's one of them: ***This week, I was also featured and quoted in a fun piece called "Summer...