Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Groundhog 7-Miler: First Race Report Since 2014!
In 2015, I ran the least miles I have ever run since becoming a runner. I started sitting on the sidelines just about this time last year when my back issues came into play again -- and then pregnancy, which of course is the best reason 🙂 Sciatica magically...
What I Learned About Life From My Baby This Morning
*That's from Bob Goff's Instagram (he's awesome, you should follow him & read his book!) In the morning, I get Jacob up, feed him, change his diaper and set him below his mobile in crib. He immediately breaks into a huge smile. He's rested and ready for the day....
Baby Weight: I Didn’t Know It Was So Hard to Lose One Pound
Let me preface this by saying the baby weight thing is NOT a big deal in my life...but it is something that's been on my mind. I gained a little over 30 pounds during pregnancy, then swiftly lost about 15 pounds of it right after giving birth 10 weeks ago. Since then,...
Winter Running Outdoors: Better Than I Remembered
For the past four years or so, I've done very little working out outdoors in the winter. Thanks to a love of studio classes and more so, CrossFit, I was getting in plenty of workouts indoors. The cold temps were a turn off and I almost never ventured into them to run....
How Much Money I Make From Blogging
Taking a cue from Erica, I thought I would sit down and talk about how I make a little extra money from blogging. Like her, and pretty much every blogger I've ever met, I didn't start the blog to make money. In fact, I didn't even know I could make money! I started...
Jacob: 2 Months Old
*One-month update Current weight: He is getting weighed again tomorrow but I'm guessing he's around 11 pounds now -- and he seems HUGE! We are all out of our newborn clothes, which unexpectedly made me really sad 🙁 He's pretty long so even most 0-3 months aren't...