Feb 15

Snow, Salt, and Rest

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Self-Care 0 comments tags: fitness approach, habits, recovery time, rest days, slowing down, well-being
A snowstorm is coming, and the snowplows are out. Can you hear your neighbors shoveling snow? City crews were up early today, taking care of clearing the streets and sprinkling salt so that drivers would be able to get where they need to go.
Nov 30

Sleep Well

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: sleep, slowing down, stress management
Taking time to slow down is typically one of the built-in benefits of holidays, providing you don’t work in a profession that requires holiday coverage. I’m not always very good at slowing down. And when I don’t slow down and rest, sleep takes over whether I’m ready or not.
Jan 09

A Change in Pace

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise 0 comments tags: getting started, happy running place, running, slowing down
This morning, I had the honor of serving as the 11-minute-mile pace group leader for a 4-mile kick-off run.  Sometimes, it’s awesome to run fast and set a new record, but I have been taking it easy on the running front since my latest half marathon this past October.  A run here, a run there – just for fun and to spend time with friends.  In any case, I knew I’d be asking for trouble if I tried to pace the 9-minute-mile group, even though that’s pretty close to my regular running speed, so I asked for the 10 or 11 spot.   The course was hilly, and the morning was a little rainy.  No complaints here – it’s January in Cleveland, and at 48 degrees, it was beautiful running weather. 
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