Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
The Sorry I’m Not Sorry Post
I had to do it. I think Rachel started this (but could be wrong) -- and I loved it when I first saw it so I just had to do my own version. Damn, it feels good! Sorry I'm not sorry I don't iron. Sorry I'm not sorry I always wear socks to bed. Sorry I'm not...
The Ecstasy & the Agony
It took me just a little bit but now -- I'm hooked. One word: Pinterest. I know, I'm behind the times but it's the new addiction that has taken over my head. The beautiful ideas and people and dreamy lives enveloped in the photos are like your own personal storybook....
You Know You Want To Try This Stuff!
Hello people! Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments on my Baltimore Marathon recap post -- it really meant a lot. But, now it's back to the "real world" (at least for a week!) Luckily, the real world is pretty awesome.While I walked funny down all the...
The 2011 Baltimore Marathon!
Oh it happened! And it's done! Never let anyone downplay the HILLACIOUS hell of the Baltimore Marathon. I went into the day having never looked at the course and banking that there would be "some hills." Think again, Ericka. Think. Again.The Baltimore Marathon is a...
The Day Before the Marathon!
The CarbsHere it is folks, the day BEFORE the Baltimore Marathon. I've maintained good sleep and nutrition allll week, plus chugged tons of water and carbo-loaded just like Runners World advised!I know, it's a common misconception that you should carbo-load the night...
The Billy Goat Trail
It was the perfect weekend for hiking. A three-day weekend with absolutely gorgeous, sunny with a perfect temperature! We headed out to the Billy Goat Trail, a part of Great Falls, for a day of hiking. I was kind of worried about the crazy paths on the trail,...