She Runs It Blog
Wondering How Many Ways to Wear an Athletic Skirt? The List Is Endless!
No matter your favorite sport, size, or style, there’s a fitness skirt or skort for every active woman! If you’re an active woman with a busy life (isn’t that all of us?), you place a high value on comfortable, well-made attire that moves with you and makes you feel great....
Trail Running 101: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Hitting the Trail
Getting outside in nature is beneficial for the mind, body and spirit. If you are a runner, you might be thinking about making the transition to the trail. Let’s talk about everything you need to know to hit the trail like a pro! Beyond the obvious, how does running on...
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Mantra Meditation
How a Race-Day (or Any Day) Mantra Helps Bring Your “A Game” The first time I really leaned into a mantra, it was by accident. Well, accident and necessity. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a mantra, Google Dictionary defines it as “a statement or slogan repeated frequently” or...
5 Reasons to Run ZOOMA Cape Cod
Beautiful New England Vistas and Ocean Views! 5 Reasons to Run ZOOMA Women’s Race Series Cape Cod Reason 1 Taking on a women’s running challenge in a new locale is always a fun, exciting adventure! You and your running buddies won’t want to miss the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series...
5 Reasons to Run ZOOMA Texas Wine Country
Deep in the Heart of Texas! 5 Reasons to Run ZOOMA Women’s Race Series Texas Wine Country Reason 1 Adventure! Known for its wineries and German heritage, Fredericksburg, Texas is located in the heart of the Lone Star State. When you’re craving a road trip and looking for adventure, gather...
5 Reasons to Run Zooma Amelia Island
Sandy Shores and Ocean Air! 5 Reasons to Run ZOOMA Women’s Race Series Amelia Island, Florida Reason 1 The ZOOMA team loves a good race-cation! It’s the perfect combination of fitness and fun - especially when you’re with your running pals. When there’s a women’s running event happening in a sunny,...
Running 101: 5 Steps to Get Started
Hey Ladies! Want to Get Started Running for Exercise? We Have Five Steps to Get You Started. Running 101: 5 Steps to Get Started Ready to take that first scary, exciting step toward becoming a runner, but you’re not quite sure where to start? We’ve got you! That first step...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! We put together this guide to give you gift ideas she’s sure to love. For the mom who needs a getaway Get her (and YOU!) a race entry to ZOOMA Amelia Island. What could be more fun than a beachy runcation in sunny Florida?...
Meet Our Owner + Chief Inspiration Officer, Sarah Ratzlaff
Hey there! It’s so nice to meet you and thanks for dropping by and checking out ZOOMA Women’s Race Series! (That’s me in the pic above with my bestie who I coerced into running my first ZOOMA race in Cape Cod.) I’m not usually one for the spotlight so this...
How to Set a Mileage Goal for the Year
One of the frequent goals that runners often set each year is a mileage goal. Since the goal only includes how many miles to run in a year and doesn’t look at speed or other metrics, it’s a simple goal that even the newest runner can make for themselves. You...
Getting Started: How to Start Running
You've decided you want to start running. Yay! You're psyched! You're motivated! You're clueless. You just — well — run, right? Maybe? Umm..what do you do? Whether you're a complete newbie or you're returning to running after a lengthy hiatus, there are a few running tips that will help you feel confident and...
The Benefits of Running with a Pace Group
Maybe you’ve noticed those runners lined up in a race holding a stick with a finish time on it. In case you were wondering, those are PACERS. It is their job to hold a certain, specified pace throughout the race to help runners stay consistent and (hopefully) reach their goal...
Race Day Tips: How to Stay Calm, Cool and Ready to Run
Race Day Tips: Stay Calm, Cool and Ready to Run with these Race Day Tips Whether it's your first race or your 100th, your nerves can run wild once the big day arrives. Here are some tips that will help keep you as calm as possible and run your best! ...
Benefits of Cross Training
The Benefits of Cross Training Cross Training can help you run strong and injury free. Here’s what ZOOMA Ambassador Kelly Pheulpin discovered when she incorporated cross training into her training plan. I first took up running one minute at a time, I always thought I couldn’t run because of...
Secret Runner Lingo: Do you speak runner?
Runners sometimes speak in a language that only other runners can understand. Here are some of our favorite runner-isms defined: Runderful: How you feel the minute after you finish your run Runhole: A runner who talks constantly about running and neglects friends and family for training and racing. Runcrastination: When...
Running 101: Important Non-Running Things to Do While You Train for a Race
Running 101: Important Non-Running Things to Do While You Train for a Race Training is a long rehearsal of sorts. You’re conditioning your body to take on a distance and each training run, whether it’s long, short, fast or slow, is getting you closer to race day. Running aside,...
Getting Started: Training Plan Basics
Training Plan Basics You took the plunge and signed up for a race. Now you need to train for it. Before you hit the ground running, you need to make sure you have proper running shoes and gear. find a training plan that’s right for you and the distance you plan...
Beat the Heat: Tips for Running in the Heat
Summer is here and the heat is no joke! Running when it’s hot outside can be unpleasant but also downright dangerous if you’re not careful. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and as comfortable as possible when the mercury rises. Dress accordingly. Light-colored, wicking (no cotton) loose...
How to Run Faster: Adding Tempo Runs Into Your Training
What is a Tempo Run? A tempo run is typically done at 85-90% of your maximum heart rate. It is a “comfortably hard” pace that is slower than an all-out race pace but faster than an easy, conversational pace. Why are Tempo Runs Beneficial to Training? There are many benefits...
Get Ready to Run: Countdown to Race Day
You’ve put in the hard work. Now coast into race day like a pro. At the risk of sounding like a cheesy soundtrack, when you’re in the last week of training, this is it: the final countdown. You’ve done the training, and now your body is primed to get this...