by Ericka | Mar 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Happy St. Patricks Day my lovely readers! I’m sure most of you are up bright and early today for training and/or RACES! It’s supposed to be heavenly weather here in DC for the SunTrust DC Rock n’ Roll Marathon.While I’m signed up for the whole...
by Ericka | Mar 16, 2012 | Democratic Republic of the Congo, pampered chef
Source.*Click HERE to skip the spiel and just start shopping! :)Read to be pampered? I’m joining with Pampered Chef for a fundraiser that will help fund my team’s trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo this June. Luckily, a great family...
by Ericka | Mar 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m going to the Congo and I’ve been reading a lot about this war-torn country. First, it was “Blood River” by Tim Butcher — which was like an African “On the Road” — kind of. It was my first real introduction to this...
by Ericka | Mar 13, 2012 | calzone, food, Italian, pizza
So I thought it would be a good idea to make a calzone. Never tried it and I’ve made pizza so much that I really needed a switch up. For whatever reason, the ‘zone fell kinda flat on me. It wasn’t the fluffy brimming, golden slab of bread I imagined....
by Ericka | Mar 12, 2012 | Crossfit, legs, Nike running
So I saw this and I had to share. Can I get an Amen?! Love, love, love. Let me back up. Last night, I had major SNA (Sunday night anxiety). You know what I’m talking about. The weekend is over and tomorrow begins the work week. Your sleep schedule is out of...
by Ericka | Mar 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Pin ItIf I didn’t go searching around, I’d never think of creative things like this to try! Usually, when I think of cupcakes, it’s plain old chocolate or vanilla. But, when I saw a recipe for cherry-almond, I thought…that sounds like a match...
by Ericka | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Source. Pin ItI always say I’m a “pretty healthy eater.” Depending on who you ask, that’s true! But I know one thing — I try to get my veggies everyday and I always always get my fruit. The unspoken rule for me is at least 3 fruits, 2...
by Ericka | Mar 8, 2012 | Crossfit, marathon
Goals? I hope I look half this good in six months :)Source.I’m learning. I’m learning that I don’t have to do 60+ minutes of hardcore cardio to get my work out in.I’m learning that there are other ways to push yourself than running and running...
by Ericka | Mar 7, 2012 | kale, soup
Pin ItI know kale is big time in the vegetable department. I started eating it about 4 or 5 months ago — haven’t looked back. This winter, I’ve staved off the several bad colds I normally get and I honestly think that kale has something to do with...
by Ericka | Mar 6, 2012 | back on my feet, Nike running, non profit
First things first…I am nominated for the Fitness Magazine Blog Awards in the category of Best Healthy Living Blog. I know there are a ton of awesome ladies in this category but since this is the first competitive thing I’ve ever done with my blog, I...
