Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Marine Corps Marathon: 11 Tips For the Newbie
*Running MCM in 2012. This year will be my fifth Marine Corps Marathon. Hard to believe! When I moved to DC in 2006, I thought about the fact that there was a marathon in the city. In 2007, I almost signed up on a whim (that would have been an awful idea.) Come 2008,...
Hanging Around in Indiana: Here’s What’s Up
*My dad has his hammock hanging in the basement so I took a turn 🙂 I'm not sure I've ever gone this long without blogging. It's not been that long but it feels like forever! I've been a little pre-occupied. I don't want to go into details right now but...I've been in...
Thinking About Adoption, Foster Care & Kids
I never thought a lot about adoption until two years ago. I was headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to work 60 orphans in Uvira. Thankfully, the leaders of my trip thought it was important we learn about what that means. I read books like "Orphanology"...
Dirty Damsel: A Muddy Trail Race With ZOOMA
Last week, my friend Rachel asked me if I wanted to run a half-marathon with her five days later. I looked it up, saw the "Dirty Damsel" ZOOMA trail half-marathon and said, yes! I was in town, it was nearby and I'm training for Marine Corp Marathon -- why not? Who...
22 Mile Training Run: Should You Do It For Your Marathon?
Let me just say this: I have never done a 22 mile training run for a marathon. I've always thought I should but never did. I thought this was the weekend to remedy that situation. Kind of. Here's the thing: This 20-miler has been hanging over my head for WEEKS. I was...
CrossFit Junkie: Till the Last Rope Climb After the Time Cap
CrossFit brings together such a big variety of individuals and I think it's fun to spotlight some of those here -- specifically some of the awesome members of my home box, Trident CrossFit. You've read about Mason, Karla and Kelly in the past, but let me introduce to...