May 17

Training and Racing Insights

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise 0 comments tags: adaptability, being present, celebrate your wins, execution, fitness approach, getting started, goal setting, patience, resilience, rest days, running, support network, taking action
Despite many of the large May races being canceled or postponed, I was overjoyed to see so many in the running community complete smaller, local races this past weekend. Waking up at 5am yesterday to support our running group was a breeze for this night owl because the prize was seeing many of our runners run their race. (Race day is one of a few special reasons for getting up early with a smile on my face and a very happy heart.)
Mar 29

Habits and Trend Lines

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: change, consistency, evaluate, execution, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, imperfection, patience, resilience, setting intentions, taking action
Have you ever set a fitness goal, achieved that goal, and then gone back to your previous not-as-active habits…even though you were hoping that the fitness goal would inspire an ongoing change in your exercise behavior?
Feb 01

Wellness in Winter, Part 1

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: attitude, fitness approach, movement, patience, perspective
Do you love winter? I can’t say that it’s my favorite time of year, though I appreciate that the frigid season keeps away warm-weather creatures that might take up residence in Ohio without a significant cold period.
Aug 18

Life and Fitness. Fitness and Life. Good Luck Separating the Two.

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Self-Care 0 comments tags: gratitude, mind-body connection, ownership, patience, stress management, well-being
One’s life and physical fitness are intertwined. Though I believe everything is connected and touch on the theme of the mind-body connection regularly, I keep trying to separate my own fitness from the rest of my life, and two of my trusted coaches have reminded me in the past week that each ties into the other. They aren’t truly separate. Separating the variables isn’t possible.
Jan 29

Being Gracious

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Self-Care 0 comments tags: being human, imperfection, patience, stress management
The word gracious means “courteous, kind, and pleasant.”  I’ve been struggling with being gracious this week.  I’ve been struggling with being patient, too.   It’s been one of those weeks where you just wish you were an irresponsible jane, and, instead, you’re gal wonder – making the magic happen and losing your sh*t in the process.  This is not my favorite place to be.  So I’m owning it and thinking about what I can learn from it.
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