Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Rehoboth Beach Marathon 2012
The Day Before the Marathon I knew it was risky signing up for three marathons in three weeks but I also know I was fully capable of pulling it off. In the weeks leading up to this marathon, I was iffy. I thought, why are you doing this to yourself? Isn't two...
What I Eat The Week/Day of a Marathon
We all know food is the body's "gas" so if you are running a marathon, I recommend "premium."There are plenty of online plans and tips for what to eat while training for a marathon, including the week before the race -- but I'm just gonna tell you what I've done. It...
Honor Flight: Don’t Miss It
This isn't my normal post but I still wanted to share with you. You guys -- who read this blog -- know my life is way more than just about running. Sometimes I gotta steer another direction when I'm thinking about it.Last week, at the U.S. Capitol, I got the chance to...
Marathon #8 Here We Come!
Here I sit in my living room thinking about how I can NOT believe I'm about to run another marathon tomorrow. Honestly, it's a big gamble on this old body.I've not been feeling 100% for over a week now and to top it all off, I think my period is about to start (sorry,...
My Grown-Up Christmas List
One of my favorite Christmas memories is listening to Amy Grant Christmas albums. Some might think of Amy Grant as hokie but she was one of my favorites growing up -- both Christmas albums and regular. I even went to an Amy Grant concert when I was like...
5 Easy Holiday Treats for Parties!
How many holiday parties are you invited to every year? Usually, quite a few -- and showing up empty-handed is usually not your best bet.Personally, I enjoy the responsibility of making a dessert of some kind because it gives me a new challenge (and usually something...