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May 03

Rest and Recovery Aren’t Optional

by Erica McClurkin in Self-Care 0 comments tags: being human, energy management, patience, rest days, sleep, stress management, well-being
In looking back over the past year, I’m realizing that my daily exercise habits have been driven more by routine, connection, and a need to decompress rather than by my usual need to achieve. That’s not to say that my drive to achieve has gone away, but that need has become less important as I am placing more value on spending time with K and reducing the amount of time I spend looking at a screen.
Apr 26

Safety First

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise 0 comments tags: best practices, evaluate, instincts, resilience, running, safety, stay alert, well-being
When I started running regularly, I made the decision to run with others much of the time and rarely ran outside alone, instead choosing to run on a treadmill. As I’ve become a more seasoned runner, this hasn’t been practical for many of my longer runs, and I’ve ventured out alone, making the decision to run on main streets and to let K know my route and how long I expect to be out.
Apr 19

Cultivating Your Habit Garden

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: energy management, execution, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, movement, self-awareness, well-being
The weeks have been flying by lately, haven’t they? Whether you are training for a specific spring event or looking forward to spending more time outside, the sunshine seems to be beckoning more often than not.
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.
Mar 15

What Is Your Why?

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: being human, consistency, energy management, execution, exercise benefits, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, movement, resilience, running, stress management, taking action, values, well-being
Until this past weekend, it had been a year and a half since I ran more than 17 miles at once. I had to look back at my training logs to confirm the date, mileage, and pace because I couldn’t remember if I had run that distance in the absence of a fall marathon goal race in 2019 (I knew I hadn’t run that distance in 2020).
Mar 08

Spring Into Action

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: challenge, consistency, getting started, goal setting, movement, taking action, well-being
Spring is almost here. Next weekend, we’ll spring ahead to adjust for Daylight Saving Time in Ohio, and the following Saturday will mark the equinox. I’m so excited! Warmer temps are coming! 🥰
Mar 01

Cheer for Yourself

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Self-Care 0 comments tags: celebrate your wins, fitness approach, goal setting, support network, values, well-being
On Saturday evening, my family got together via Google Meet to play Yahtzee. The last time we tried this, each of us kept score on our own. This time, my sister created a scorecard in Excel and shared her screen while keeping track of our scores electronically during the game.
Feb 22

Mindset Matters

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Goals 0 comments tags: adaptability, being present, resilience, stress management, taking action, well-being
K and I took Scooter, our cat, to the vet for a check-up visit last Friday. Scooter never enjoys the experience, but this time he seemed to be more upset than usual.
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.
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