by Ericka | Oct 16, 2011 | Baltimore Marathon, running
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...
by Ericka | Oct 4, 2011 | baltimore, marathon, Runners World, running
Tapering with my Baltimore partner in crime!!!!!!! She’s the one and only, Maggie Mae!I’m TAPERING! I’m pretty happy about it…so close! I was ecstatic to be done with my last 20-mile training run — especially because I did four of them. I...
by Ericka | Sep 26, 2011 | back on my feet, indianapolis, running
Most of you know that my sister is the Communications Director for Back on My Feet in Indianapolis. While I haven’t been super involved with the program yet in D.C., I was excited to run with her group while I was home on my birthday.What’s Back on My...
by Ericka | Sep 25, 2011 | guest post, running
Hey, Sweet Life readers!!! This is Jessica… And Cecily! …The sisters over at reRunRunning. First, how about a day-late birthday shout out for Ericka!!! HappyfreakingBirthday! So, we’re super stoked about doing a guest post on this lovely blog,...
by Ericka | Sep 19, 2011 | caedmons call, ipod, running, taper
See my face there? That’s the face of a happy marathon finisher! It’s coming again soon!First of all, in case you’ve missed any of my latest running posts:My Running Wish List Running & Remembering 9/11Run: Dream a Little Dream21-Mile SuccessThe...
by Ericka | Sep 17, 2011 | Armour, fitness, lululemon, Nike, Puma, running, Turbo Fire, Under, Vibram Five Fingers
My latest long run was really hard for me for a couple of reasons. My body just wasn’t in the mood. You know how that is, right? It just said…no thank you, but I pressed on — because I’m marathon training gosh darnit! I’ve done SO well...