by Ericka | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Source Well, I’ve officially decided: I’m downgrading to the half marathon in March (DC Rock n’ Roll.) At first, it was an anguishing decision because I had my eye on the prize. I was doing my Smart Coach training plan to a T and felt committed to...
by Ericka | Jan 24, 2012 | compression, Eat Pray Love, Kara Goucher, running, shit girls say
Source. So we all know there about 10,000 versions now of the “Shit Girls Say” video that came out several weeks ago. I’ve seen some horrid ones and some that are funnier than others. Of course nothing compares to the original, which was SO my...
by Ericka | Jan 22, 2012 | dessert, muffins, pumpkin
You what I found out about baking and experimenting? It’s expensive! Every week, I was trying out some new recipe that called for ingredients I didn’t have and come home with a grocery bill that was at least $20 bucks more than necessary.As an...
by Ericka | Jan 21, 2012 | Anne Mahlum, back on my feet, running
*This & all photos taken from the BOMF DC blog website.Positive guilt. Ever struggle with it? I actually just made that phrase up because it’s all I can think of to describe what I’m feeling. Let me explain. Ever since I started running with Back on My...
by Ericka | Jan 18, 2012 | curves, fat, fitness
I really do HATE that the first row of bodies is the more envied body than the second. There was a time in my life when I thought all I wanted was row 1. I had dreams of an ultra flat stomach with hips that slithered into virtually anything beautifully....
by Ericka | Jan 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Rockstars at the Healthy Living Summit last year. SUCH a great decision to go & meet so many amazing people! (*pic taken from the HLS website here.)I accidentally fell into the world of social media as I was starting my career in Washington, DC six years ago. I...
by Ericka | Jan 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan — goddesses. Secret? I’ve gone a full five days without working out even a little bit. It’s weird. That’s literally the longest I’ve gone in…years. My back issue sidelined me for at least the first...
by Ericka | Jan 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s been one of those weeks. I can’t pinpoint why but maybe it’s because I was starting this 21-day prayer journey and the negativity started flowing for a reason, if you know what I mean. I’m praying through it. I believe that God will...
by Ericka | Jan 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ideas for cross training? This one is fun :)Yesterday morning, while doing the workout (below) that I found on Pinterest, I hurt my back. Ahhh! Two years ago, I shifted a disc in my back and had to take three months off from running and go to physical therapy three...
by Ericka | Jan 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
When it comes to pizza, I am my mother’s child. See, growing up I always remember my Mom absolutely loving pizza. She’s a pretty self-controlled person in general but pizza slices? Always a weakness. Same here. Nearly any kind! We usually got Papa Johns...
