by Ericka | May 14, 2014 | Crossfit
People say to me sometimes, “Man, you really like CrossFit, don’t you?” If you are asking me that question, it’s obviously true. But what is it about CrossFit that’s so lovable? I’ve always enjoyed being active — and running...
by Ericka | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
*My youngest sister, Shelby & her daughter, Giovanna People will always be offended. Uncomfortable. Sad. Upset. But the world can’t stop celebrating wonderful things just because wonderful things don’t happen to everyone, or that the wonderful things...
by Ericka | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
*After seeing myself in photos in these shorts, I’m convinced they look like old lady shorts on me. I bought this outfit after seeing the full thing on a model on TheLimited.com — but clearly my legs are not as long and lovely as the models. Not sure how...
by Ericka | May 8, 2014 | Crossfit, running, Uncategorized
Part I and Part II. After those awful two days post-surgery things started to improve. I got my energy back and went back to work that Monday. My back still hurt a lot from the surgery — laying down, sitting up and sitting down — all of it ached really...
by Ericka | May 7, 2014 | Crossfit, running, Uncategorized
Just tuning in? Don’t miss Part I of “My Injury Story” here. It’s Genetics When I returned to DC, I went to an orthopedist, who said after seeing my MRI, that this herniated disc I had was genetic. He said when I was conceived, I was destined...
by Ericka | May 6, 2014 | Crossfit, Uncategorized
I’m going to tell you a story about an injury — and I’ll begin with the moral of this story, which is: Treat your injury like it’s the best job you will ever have. Devote yourself to fixing the problem and do NOT aggravate it by continuing to...
by Ericka | May 5, 2014 | fitness, Uncategorized
Follow Me On Instagram! *The following post is sponsored by Fitfluential & PUMA. I’ve got a little secret. Perhaps you’ve heard? You don’t need a gym to get a good workout. In fact, you don’t need anything other than your own body. You may...
by Ericka | May 2, 2014 | back on my feet, running, Uncategorized
Happy Friday everyone! This morning started off awesome with a sunrise run with Back on My Feet (BoMF) on the National Mall. The sky was just amazing this morning and I kept taking photos because I didn’t want to miss it! There are a ton of new guys on the team...
by Ericka | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
*This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and U by Kotex but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #UbyKotex http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV We all love our cute workout clothes, but that doesn’t mean they always...
by Ericka | Apr 28, 2014 | Crossfit, running
So last week was one heck of a week in terms of fitness — and it terms of some crazy work hours. I barely had time to breathe, hence the lack of normal posting! On thing I did was hit up the USA Science & Engineering Festival in downtown DC so I could see...
