Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Shrimp & Goat Cheese Pizza
So while I was laid up like a cripple yesterday, I found some new cool recipes to make. Apparently, crack part of my rib, which has caused residual pain on the right side of my body including head, shoulder and neck. I went to the doctor yesterday, got an X-ray and...
Love the Run You’re With
The BomfDC crew -- post race!Yesterday I ran my first race with the Back On My Feet crew and it was awesome! I've been running with the group since October on regular mornings but races are an entirely different situation -- and one that I really like!We met up at CSS...
7 Rituals For Running When You’re Unmotivated
One question I'm asked frequently is, how do you get yourself to run so much? I usually just say, "I don't know" but that's not the truth. The truth is that it's hard but my smart and rationale brain knows that the hard will pay off in the end. That doesn't mean it...
That’s What I Like About You
This is me cheersing (not a word) YOU!In my last post about some of my favorite blogs to read, I mentioned I'd be doing another segment. The time has come! Due to some of the awesome suggestions from you guys on the previous post, I have some newbies on here as well!...
Scaling Back & Keeping On It
Somehow I managed to wear all three pairs of my remaining running shoes this week and leave them at the front door. I try not to walk in shoes in the house so this happens a lot. Obviously, my most worn type of footwear :)Which leads me to my next point: I prefer to...
The Whole Enchilada
Cheesy chopped chicken enchiladas from Pinterest!I know what you are going to say. Where's the running? Where's the running? And to that I reply...seriously. I'd like to know myself!Actually, in all honesty, I kind of got my running mojo back yesterday when I ran 8...