Jul 26

Rest and Invest

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Three Tips 0 comments tags: change, execution, fitness approach, rest days, running, taking action
I’ve been collecting running shirts since I started racing ten years ago, and it’s time to go through them and let some go. It seems like they multiply when you aren’t looking, though not so much over the past year or so…
Jul 19

Set a Timer and Go

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Three Tips 0 comments tags: change, execution, fitness approach, getting started, movement, taking action
I hope you had an excellent weekend! As we pass the middle of July, I’m thinking about ways to spend more time outside. It seems like the summer disappears quickly once we hit August, so I’m putting off the indoor projects right now and soaking up the sunshine. (I’m pretty sure the laundry can wait…)
Jul 12

Consistency, Technology, and Choice

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Three Tips 0 comments tags: change, consistency, fitness approach, goal setting, measure, movement, stay on track, taking action
Training season has started for this year’s fall races, and I’m thankful for the slightly cooler temperatures, even if the break in the heat is only temporary. K and I ran four miles in the rain yesterday, and we’re looking forward to getting back into a regular running routine over the coming weeks.
Jul 05

Block, Log, and Believe

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Three Tips 0 comments tags: change, execution, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, measure, movement, stay on track, taking action
I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend! K and I spent much of Sunday at his mom’s house, and it was so nice to visit with family and friends for an afternoon cookout. Laughter filled the air for a good portion of our time together, and I realized just how much I have missed regular family gatherings. Cheers to celebrating!
Jun 28

Start Where You Are

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Three Tips 0 comments tags: change, fitness approach, getting started, movement, setting intentions, taking action
I hope that you feel you are making progress toward your fitness goals, you are enjoying the journey, and you’ve learned and applied at least one new approach as a result of reading my regular musings.
May 24

What’s Your Fitness Strategy?

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: consistency, execution, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, identity, measure, movement, ownership, setting intentions, strategy, tactics, taking action, values
After conversations with two marketing consultants last week, I started thinking about how the elements of strategy and tactics can be applied to fitness as well as business. So that we’re on the same page, “strategy” refers to the long-term mission or objective, and “tactics” refers to the short-term actions or projects that are used to move a business toward the long-term mission.
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.)
May 10

Steps for Getting Started

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Self-Care 0 comments tags: consistency, execution, fitness approach, getting started, goal setting, habits, measure, movement, observable data points, ownership, setting intentions, taking action
I’m starting to compile a list of resources for new computer users, and I thought that it might be interesting to take the same approach with thinking about exercise as a new activity for a person to consider. Though using technology didn’t look the same in the 1980s as it does today, my elementary school had computers in every classroom from at least second grade, from what I can remember.
Apr 09

Your Brain Shift Podcast – Talking About Exercise, Empathy, and More

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Interviews 0 comments tags: being human, exercise benefits, fitness approach, movement, self-awareness, taking action, values, well-being, Your Brain Shift Podcast
I had the opportunity to talk with Keith Engelhardt on the Your Brain Shift Podcast. We talked about exercise, empathy, self-awareness, and more.
Apr 05

The Answer

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: 42, execution, exercise benefits, fitness approach, goal setting, identity, joy, movement, ownership, self-awareness, taking action, well-being
The answer is up to you. It always has been, and it always will be. This doesn’t mean that you are the expert on everything, and this doesn’t mean that your opinion necessarily overrides other opinions or proven facts.
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