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When It's Time for New Shoes

Posted on August 26 2022

Six Surefire Ways to Know It’s Time for New Running Shoes Worn out, ill-fitting shoes can derail even the best running streak! Especially if you're gearing up for one of our ZOOMA races or challenges this fall! “Running is the cheapest sport.” “You don't need anything fancy...

What to Wear on the Pickleball Court

Posted on August 18 2022

Wondering What to Wear on the Pickleball Court? Skirt Sports Has Your Pickleball Style Guide! Get Set with Fitness Skorts, Leggings, and Shorts in every color and style. Pickleball is the hottest sports and fitness craze sweeping the nation—and for good reason! Originating in the Seattle, Washington area...

Join the Pickleball Craze! Five Reasons to Play Pickleball and How to Get Started

Posted on August 12 2022

When compared to tennis, Pickleball is considered a slower-paced sport that’s a bit easier on the joints. Even more so, the sport’s legions of fans also will tell you it’s way more fun! And if you love a good excuse to purchase cute new fitness clothing for your new Pickleball hobby (or obsession), you can’t go wrong with the skorts, leggings, shorts, and tops you’ll find at Skirt Sports.

The Ultimate Racecation Packing List

Posted on July 05 2022

If you’re an avid runner, you’re likely always looking for adventurous new terrain to log some miles. For many women who love running, nothing beats a well-planned racecation with your running buddies. But wait, what IS a racecation? A racecation is the perfect blend of a challenging running race and...

What's A Skort? Why You Need One in 2022

Posted on June 20 2022

Cute fitness Skirt or Shorts?? No need to choose when you wear the on-trend Athletic Skort. *skort noun \ ˈskȯrt \Definition of skort : a pair of shorts made to resemble a skirt (as with an overlapping front panel) Female fitness lovers rejoice! If you’re not already a believer, the Skort...

Wondering How Many Ways to Wear an Athletic Skirt? The List Is Endless!

Posted on June 14 2022

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

Sarah Posted on June 13 2022

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

Sarah Posted on June 06 2022

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

Sarah Posted on June 06 2022

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

Sarah Posted on June 03 2022

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...

Running 101: 5 Steps to Get Started

Sarah Posted on June 02 2022

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

Posted on May 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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...

Top 10 Race Day Tips for 5K, 10K and Half Marathon

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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 my...

Secret Runner Lingo: Do you speak runner?

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

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,...

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