Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Muscle Recovery: Why It’s So Important
Why Muscle Recovery is so Important Most of us are familiar with the muscle soreness that often accompanies a tough workout. Whether it's from doing more reps than usual, adding on a bit more weight, or perhaps a combination of both, tired muscles can lead to a longer...
Wake Up Early: My Proven Methodology For Getting Up Every Day at 4:30am
I take a little pride in telling people I wake up early everyday at 4:30am. It sounds insanely early, right? I never thought I'd be THAT early of a bird -- but apparently I am. I often hear, "I don't know how you do that" or "You're crazy" or "I could never do that."...
Winter Blues: 9 Ways to Overcome Them in a Pinch
Winter Blues -- Let's Bust Through Happy Monday! Do I sound a little too excited for Monday morning? I've just realized that life has been pretty darn cool lately and...if you are in a January winter dump slump -- you might want to consider saving this list for your...
Five (Fitness) Things Friday
Happy Friday! Yes, I'm still riding on the high from last weekend's amazing trip to the Bahamas! It's been pretty gray and cold here so I keep looking back at my photos 🙂 So a lot has crossed my plate in the past week and I wanted to make sure you all get a taste of...
Bahamas Marathon: A Weekend in Heaven
What an amazing whirlwind of a weekend! Last month, I got an email from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism inviting me to cover the Bahamas Marathon. Visiting a tropical destination in mid-January when ice and snowstorms abound at home was an amazing opportunity -- not...
Snacks For Game Day: 5 Game Changing Options
My favorite part of football games is the food, the company and half-time, when the people talk to me again. But, mostly the food because it's cute, easy and delicious. Snacks for game day can be your thing. There are so many few-ingredient recipes and anything that...