ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon and 5K. #Running, Resorts and Relaxation.
I’m a goal-oriented person.
Setting goals (like New Year’s resolutions) gives me a desired target to aim for….and the feeling of accomplishment when I meet the challenge.
Everyone came into this world wired-differently, but it seems like a pretty common resolution (the voracious blog reader that I am) was to put more emphasis on good health and fitness in 2012.
And if you are within a drive of Atlanta have I got a great challenge for you.
The ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K this coming April 22 at Lake Lanier Island Resort.
If you’ve always desired to train and run that first race — ZOOMA gives you everything you need.
The ZOOMA Women’s Race Series has been around since 2007. This year they will hold races in destination locations including: Austin, Texas, Annapolis, Cape Cod, the Great Lakes and ATL-GA.
They’ve got a great website and interactive Facebook page.
Brae Blackley the ZOOMA series founder, is a mom of young children. She gave up a high-powered corporate law practice to pursue her passion of inspiring women to live healthy, active lives and have FUN in the process.
As a gal that’s been around the 13.1 block a few times, so many things impress me about ZOOMA.
* The races are smaller with limits on registrations.
* They select running Ambassadors in each location who devote their time to spreading the good word about ZOOMA, encouraging registrants of all levels and leading weekly training runs.
* Access to advance copy on training for Half and 5K distances from Train Like a Mother, the upcoming book from Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell authors of Run Like a Mother.
* They encourage runners to come out early to the expo and spend the night at the great resort before the race. Relaxing with friends enjoying their accommodations.
* Did I mention the After Race Party with great venue by the lake, music, your friends and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly? Can you say FUN?
There is nothing like crossing the finish line. You should feel proud!
I’d be happy to discuss more of the details about the race with you. Just leave a comment and I’ll e-mail back.
Come out to the Big Atlanta Kick Off Party, this Saturday morning, January 28 from 8:30 to 11. The event at the Big Peach Running Company on Peachtree Road in Buckhead — will have lots of info, swag and you can meet some of the Atlanta race Ambassadors. And look for some thing cute to train in.
When you sign-up for the race online be sure to use the Discount Code: ATLCON3. You’ll save $10 of the Half registration and $5 on the 5K.
So come-on girlfriends, get your running shoes on.
