by Ericka | Oct 19, 2012 | Give Away, marathon, Mizuno, Mizuno Running, running
Ahh one of my favorite sights to see — legs a running. There’s been a craze for brightly colored shoes in the running world this yer and I’m loving it.My favorite running shoes company, Mizuno, has latched on to it as well. You know that I only run...
by Ericka | Oct 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have a Pinterest board called, “The Places I Will Go.” You might recognize that title from the Dr. Seuss book that every graduate receives when they finish high school or college.I LOVE IT. I LOVE this quote and this photo because I am a world lover.I...
by Ericka | Oct 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’ve been saying it since I read “Born to Run.” I kind of wanted to do an ultra. Then, I read Scott Jurek’s “Eat and Run” — and wanted to even more. But…then I change my mind. And then I change it back.I happened to be...
by Ericka | Oct 16, 2012 | concerts, stubhub, the black keys
When it comes to concerts, there are really two things you need: tickets and a great band. Ahh, then I found a perfect match in Stub Hub — the world’s largest online ticket marketplace — and The Black Keys, one of the greatest bands ever, in my...
by Ericka | Oct 15, 2012 | georgetown, running, the master, yurbuds
YurBuds: Scroll down for my review on YurBuds!Run: 14 milesFelt: AWESOME!I love a beautiful weekend and boy, we had one. You know how it started for me — taper time! Yes, my weekends have revolved around LR’s lately (long runs for you new kids 🙂...
by Ericka | Oct 13, 2012 | books, marathon, Matt Long, NYC, NYFD, The Long Run, triathalon
Remember that running books kick I talked about? Yep, still going — and I already have another book to tell you about.This one will get you good.”The Long Run” by Matt Long is entertaining and inspiring — a great read all the way through...
by Ericka | Oct 11, 2012 | boot camp, diet, divorce, slimfast, weight loss, zumba, zumba class
Hey YOU! Thanks for reaching this page 🙂 The story about Zumba is below, so keep scrolling, but FIRST: While I wrote this post awhile back, my newest venture is a PODCAST for women called “Worth Your Time.” Please consider subscribing or checking it out...
by Ericka | Oct 10, 2012 | American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cancer, double mastectomy, Lindsey Avner
Me, Grandpa, Grandma (when she was sick one of the recent times), LindseyBreast Cancer Awareness: As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As much as I get irritated by the 20-page sections in every women’s magazine covering the issue, I know...
by Ericka | Oct 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
First of all, thank you. So many of you wrote so many nice, encouraging comments on my last post. It is SO great getting that support and part of why I keep blogging. This community has been such a blessing! Good news! Yesterday, I ran 21 miles and my legs...
by Ericka | Oct 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
So I’ve got to get real with you about my marathon thoughts. I’ve probably done this before but bear with me mmmk?While I was reading “Mile Markers” I couldn’t help but cringe a little every time the author mentioned her times.1:35 1/2...
