Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

January Running & WOD Action

So what's going on with me and running? Now that I've been seriously running for about three years, I've learned a bit about myself and the seasons. Namely, I'm a fall marathon type of girl.Each year, I say I'm going to try a spring marathon and so far, I've failed...

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Winter Running Benefits

Some of you were so enthused about winter running in the comments to win the Under Armour jacket that I couldn't help but want to share that with others! There are actually a TON of winter running benefits out there!Also, got a lot of comments from folks in the west...

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Crossfit All Day

I'm a sucker for pretty much any crossfit-related photo. Just looking at them makes me feel bigger, badder, stronger. Silly concept -- maybe -- except that half the battle is in your head.Some people can't believe I run marathons like it's not that big of a deal. Me?...

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Best TV Shows Right Now

My current TV obsession, Shameless. Yeah, I'll get that in a hot second... Rest DayTaking a break from working out today for a couple of reasons. One, I woke with a stomach ache thanks to the fried (but delicious) food I made last night for dinner. Bang Bang...

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We Run in the Moonlight

Run: 3.5 miles Kind of cool I can just run on past this on a random Wednesday morning, isn't it? Um, yeah, I think so. Sometimes I also run right behind the White House (I saw Bo once!) though I've not yet seen President Obama out for an early morning jog :)Woke up...

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WOD: Kicking My Own Butt

Some of you are probably glad today's post is not touchy-feely, personal, blah blah blah, am I right? Yes it's a fitness post at last!Yeah, I went rogue today. I've actually been forcing myself to be somewhat consistent with doing something other than cardio, hooray!...

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