by Ericka | Jun 14, 2012 | bike, iron man, running, swim, triathalon
From Ericka: While I’m gone, I have some great guests filling in! Please check out Emily of Whole Iron Woman below and be sure to visit her blog!First of all, a big thanks to Ericka for opening up her blog to me! Ericka and I met through mutual...
by Ericka | Jun 12, 2012 | callus, Crossfit, grooming, lotion, pull ups
Source. *From Ericka: While I’m away, I have some awesome guests filling in for me. Please be sure to visit Ashley’s blog after you read her post today! Thanks & see ya soon! Hi guys! I’m Ashley from Ashley and Dizzle.I love to blog...
by Ericka | Jun 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
36.5 weeks pregnant – not sure the distance, but I ran 30 minutes today. My eyes look a little tired!*From Ericka: While I’m gone, I have some excellent guests filling in! Please check out this post from my sister, Lindsey, on running at over 8 months...
by Ericka | Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Me (in purple) running the North Face Endurance Challenge this weekend.I realized something — I feel better overall when I run more than I have been. With so much crossfitting, my running has really taken a back seat. But after doing a few solid, hard runs...
by Ericka | Jun 6, 2012 | Africa, congo, drc, Kenya, malawi, mozambiqe
Source.Back WhenSo Africa — you are almost here. It’s been nearly 10 years since I’ve seen you and I’ve missed you so much. But this time, I’m taking you back with me.From the moment the adventure of Africa sparked in my brain when I was...
by Ericka | Jun 4, 2012 | back on my feet, Born to Run, Chicago marathon, North Face Endurance Challenge, philadelphia marathon., running, ultra marathon
My BOMF running partner for the half-marathon, Dave.Yesterday was the North Face Endurance Challenge and there couldn’t have been a better day for it! Though I hated life for a few minutes when my alarm went off at 5am, the feeling quickly disappeared as...
by Ericka | Jun 1, 2012 | bangra, Crossfit, crosstraing, elliptical, HIIT, rowing, self, shape, skate, stationary bike, swim, yoga, zumba
Source. Know what’s really important for achieving optimum fitness? Cross training. Many people cringe at the phrase. It means you’ve got to do stuff you don’t normally. It’s out of your comfort zone. You’re no good at it — or so...
by Ericka | May 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Do see the 8-month pregnant belly? (Hint: not on me)Going home this past weekend was awesome but it really threw me off my game. Does anyone else have this problem when they visit home? I live in DC and my family is in Indiana. I hadn’t seen them in nearly six...
by Ericka | May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
My cousin, Cameron, holds a flag during the ceremony. This week we celebrated Memorial Day. I was home in Indiana for the day and attended a ceremony at Valhalla Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. I almost didn’t get there but I’m sure glad I went.The crowd...
by Ericka | May 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
This weekend was my sister Lindsey’s baby shower. I came home just to be there and it was such a cute little day. Her friend Sarah put most of it together and true to Lindsey’s request, it was co-ed and more like a cookout party than an actual...
