Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Things You Think About While Running A Marathon
You won't always have this kind of motivation, so...how do you fill the time? Source. Ever had an extra four hours to fill up with thoughts? I do -- every time I run a marathon (although next time it's gonna be an extra 3 hours and 59 minutes thank you very much!) If...
Do Good Anyway (and Any Way)
It's hard to wrap your head around the troubles of the world. I know I've been hitting the blog hard recently about some of these things. But I'm just one person -- and I can't stop talking about it. My concerns are many -- sporadic, varied, important. But if one...
Good Things
Thanks to the always amazing Gretchen for letting me steal this photo!Happy Tuesday everyone, I have a couple of things I want to share with you today! First of all, I was super excited for our blogger meet up after the race on Saturday at Continental in Rosslyn. I'm...
DC Rock n’ Roll Half-Marathon!
Maggie & I post-race! Me: 1:52, Maggie: 1:39. Love my running buddy!This weekend, I ran my second half-marathon ever! It's weird because I've run 5 marathons and only two half-marathons now but...I guess I am normally going big or going home.Saturday, I had no...
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Happy St. Patricks Day my lovely readers! I'm sure most of you are up bright and early today for training and/or RACES! It's supposed to be heavenly weather here in DC for the SunTrust DC Rock n' Roll Marathon.While I'm signed up for the whole marathon, I defaulted to...
Ready to Be Pampered?
Source.*Click HERE to skip the spiel and just start shopping! :)Read to be pampered? I'm joining with Pampered Chef for a fundraiser that will help fund my team's trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo this June. Luckily, a great family member of mine...