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ZOOMA is a women's race series that hosts specialty events like none other. Race weekend is more than just a run. It's a mini-vacation with your BRF's (Best Running Friends) at a destination locale. Two years ago, five of us girls drove four hours north to attend in our first ZOOMA. We had such a great weekend celebrating fitness and friendship. There were mocktail parties, informative presentations, yoga sessions, spa treatments, expo shopping and samples, cool goody bags, chocolate, wine, delicious food, laughs, hugs and smiles... capped off by one heck of a run! Plus, I had the chance to meet Sarah and Dimity from Another Mother Runner! To bring it all home, ZOOMA's finisher's medals are truly unique with an attached charm that you can later use on a necklace. Trust me, you'll enjoy any ZOOMA event you attend. They currently have six upcoming events...
Austin, TX April 12
Annapolis, MD May 31
Napa, CA June 28
Chicago, IL August 9
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my favorite way to celebrate is LUNCH with the finishing team/friends and then a shower and pedicure. Ah…so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going out to eat :D
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a nap. :)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with FOOD. :)
ReplyDeleteWe have a tradition to eat at Five Guys Burgers and Fries after every race.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is with a beer at the finish line. J & A races here in Virginia Beach put on a great after party with so many new friends. Then mexican food to replenish!
ReplyDeleteFavorite way to celebrate a race is a good lunch and a nap!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is a giant cheeseburger after. A great treat for a job well done.
ReplyDeleteLots of photos at the finish line, courtesy of my awesome and supportive husband. Then, something delicious to eat and maybe a nap. :D
ReplyDeleteIf it's a marathon or half marathon I eat. A lot. But for anything shorter I just go home and be a mom to my four kiddos. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is to eat one of my "guilty" foods like an In 'N Out cheeseburger with fries and a shake.
ReplyDeleteFavorite way to celebrate is a peanut butter chocolate shake!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going out to eat. Or taking a nap!
ReplyDeleteRene' I agree...A big fat greasy bacon and cheeseburger!!!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with FOOD and admiring my new bling!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is with a cold chocolate milk :)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate every race with a glass of bubbly! I could TOTALLY make good use of a Napa post-race celebration!
ReplyDeleteI love going out to brunch with friends after a race! I will run for bloody marys!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with pancakes! :)
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ReplyDeleteI love to eat after a race!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by drinking a beer after most races. Heidi P.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is to rest after.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is a delicious lunch with my husband or running friends and a wonderful pedicure and massage :)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by signing up for another race!! Plus showering so my family doesn't think I am completely nutty! I am so excited that you are going to Napa Valley, I hope I get to join you!
ReplyDeletea beer :) or in this case a glass of wine :)
ReplyDeleteFavorite way to celebrate is with food and a hot bubble bath, with Epsom Salt!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is by treating myself to something yummy, whether it be a dessert, ice latte, or wine! Something I don't always get to have :)
ReplyDeleteFavorite way to celebrate is with friends and an afternoon nap!
ReplyDeleteDrinks with friends!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is a nap and signing up for another!
ReplyDeletePS. I Love Zooma!!!! And your blog is pretty awesome too! :)
Usually celebrate my race accomplishments with a big meal afterwards. In Pittsburgh, after the half, we hit up a burger & milkshake joint! Mmmmm.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going home & hugging my kids, & foam rolling.haha
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is sweatpants and ice cream! My favorite ice cream for this purpose was discontinued, but those new Ben and Jerry's flavors are looking like great substitutes...
ReplyDeleteI like a mimosa post race celebration!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is having a big hamburger and fries followed by a drink with my family and friends! In Napa it would be so much to celebrate with a glass of local wine!
ReplyDeleteFavorite way, sitting in a hot tub relaxing with a glass of wine :-)
ReplyDeleteA large glass of wine! I love a pedicure the next day- that foot rub feels great! Congrats on your win! I am headed to Zooma Texas in April and I did the Amelia Island one in January- they are super races!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going home & hugging my kids, & foam rolling.haha
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate with a big burger and fries.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a nice cold beer and a nap.
ReplyDeleteTypically a nap! But then I want lunch with my girlfriends!
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate with post race breakfast or lunch with friends.
ReplyDeletemy favorite way is drinks afterwards! We did the Santa Rosa Half in CA last summer and went wine tasting at wineries afterwards. It was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by doing a little dance!
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate a race with a brunch afterwards with my friends who ran the race or came to cheer.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate my race with a big glass of chocolate milk, then a warm bath with candles....relaxation time!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate finishing a race is a hug from my husband and a massage. In that order. But not a massage from my husband. He thinks it's funny to make me howl in pain.
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate by eating like a pig and getting a good stretch in.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is with beer and pizza after with everyone who came with to the race.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is seeing my family and friends at the finish and then heading off for a post race lunch celebration!! Of course I have to stop and get a good cup of coffee first!! Coffee is the first thing I crave after a race besides water!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait! I live in the valley, but if I won I'd fly my run buddy to town to take in the race with me!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate starts at the finish by first seeing my family's faces and hearing the cheers from the ones I love. Second is going back out some and cheering on my friends on their way to the finish. Third taking pics with all my BRF's. Then relaxing with a nice shower, food, family, friends and great conversation about the race.
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate with treating myself to ice cream or Pizza....or both!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race depends - if it's a short 5K with a fun theme then there is usually beer and picture-taking with my BRF's involved! If it's a half-marathon then I just look forward to a cold shower and collapsing on the couch after a good meal :)
ReplyDeletewoooohooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!! :) food celebration!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with food!!
ReplyDeleteI love celebrating a race with a great celebratory meal!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a yummy treat or new gear.
ReplyDeletebeer and food!!!
ReplyDeleteLove BBq after a race!
ReplyDeleteone word- Cupcake!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with food!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways beer or wine after a race!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going to my favorite restraunt and eating s nice juicy steak!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is to spend time with my friends after. Drinks or lunch or something like that. =)
ReplyDeleteA good cold glass of beer!
ReplyDeleteWe have Mexican food!
ReplyDeleteSweet treats !!
ReplyDeleteA hug from my husband followed by a cold beer!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate my race with Beer, Food, and a Nap!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by giving myself a pat on the back, letting everyone on facebook know what I've done, and taking a nap!
ReplyDeleteAlways a good race with a beer at the end, but usually I head out for a bite to eat! My little guy loves to wear my 'necklace' from the race, so that's pretty sweet to get home to!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is through photography. Love taking pictures post-race so that I can always remember the happiest moments in my life! :-)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by rehashing the race with friends who run it with me :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is with a nice hot shower and a cold beverage!
ReplyDeleteI would be honored to be your wing girl in Napa! Pick me!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way is to have lunch/dinner with my family!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful meal including a big glass of red wine with my family!!
ReplyDeletea giant burger and a beer!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race or any long run is to take a nap! :-)
ReplyDeletei love a good nap and a 15 minute hot shower!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way is to celebrate with friends and share our race stories from during the race all while eating a burger. I always crave a burger after a long race!
ReplyDeleteBeer, Whataburger, and a foot rub!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate my taking my ice bath, a nap then enjoying a good meal!
ReplyDeleteA really good burger with a beer :)
ReplyDeletei celebrate with food!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with froyo!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a couple of beers with my husband and friends! :-)
ReplyDeleteice cream :)
ReplyDeleteI love celebrating a race with my best friends and husband with a nice lunch and then a beer!
ReplyDeleteI love a all beer and kiss from my boyfriend to celebrate a race!
ReplyDeleteWith Friends a great race is best celebrated as a group! Oh and with a selfie ;)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a nice lunch, smiling from finishing another race and smiling at my new bling:))
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate by eating a Jimmy John's sub. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI like to drink champage after a good race :)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to sitting down to a breakfast of coffee and eggs. Weird, but I crave those things while I run.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is with a chocolate milk recovery, ice bath and then a drink after rehydrating!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with wine! After a solid recovery meal of course!
ReplyDeleteI love BBQ and cinnabon is my reward!
ReplyDeleteI haven't really done a lot of races yet, but so far every race finish has been celebrated with food with friends and family!
ReplyDeleteeating everything and anything I want!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by eating and drinking delicious things.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a nice warm bath and a drink!
ReplyDeleteThe best way to celebrate after a race is with some delicious food!! :)
ReplyDeleteOne word...BEER!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with CHOCOLATE MILK and a banana! :)
ReplyDeleteI hug my kids when I come home, drink a chocolate milk and take a nap in the backyard if it's not freezing outside:)
ReplyDeleteI like to go out to brunch or lunch with my husband to celebrate a race success!
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate with good food and good beer!
ReplyDeleteStarbucks because I NEVER have it unless I run in a race. Plus the nearest Starbucks and races are about 1.5 hours from me. :)
ReplyDeletemargaritas!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with adult beverages and food!
ReplyDeleteWith a burger and a beer and my family of course!
ReplyDeletePizza and Beer Baby!
ReplyDeleteWith a beer :)
ReplyDeleteEating a nice big meal!
ReplyDeleteA great big "bad for me" meal!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is pizza, a milkshake, and a nap.
ReplyDeleteTAke my shoes off, see that all of my toe nails are still there and then have an orange, a water and a G2 lime!
ReplyDeletean amazing meal afterwards!
ReplyDeletefavorite way to celebrate a race is with family and friends ALL WEEKEND LONG
ReplyDeletePost-race massage!
ReplyDeleteA cheeseburger and fries with my hubby and kids!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is with any kind of sweet treat, but I guess if I had to be specific I'd say cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteI like a cold draft beer - but in Napa I suppose wine would work ;)
ReplyDeleteI love to just relax and then have a nice dinner later on in the evening,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you Jess! You have truly earned this race! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you! Bring back wine! If I can't go...I want a bottle of RED please!
ReplyDeleteGo to lunch/dinner with my BRFs!!
ReplyDeleteGo to lunch/dinner with my BRFs!!
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ReplyDeleteEating chocolate, always :)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a beer and pizza
ReplyDeleteNothing beats junk food and beer!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a milk shake and a nap.
ReplyDeleteOh my..... How do I celebrate? By sharing it with everyone on Facebook and my blog cuz otherwise how can they know how awesome I am!!
ReplyDeleteI usually celebrate with pancakes!! :)
ReplyDeleteAlways with a crazy rich dessert, usually frozen custard
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a massage! Or a few
ReplyDeletePancakes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to run it!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate: WINE!
ReplyDeletePizza!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is usually a meal that completely wipes out the whole caloric expenditure of said run lol!
ReplyDeleteYep BEER, but wine would do too!!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with my family!
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate by going to Potbelly's Sandwich Works (or any food place!) with my fellow running buddies!
ReplyDeletePost marathon it is shower, ice bath, nap, then dinner.
ReplyDeleteReuniting with my family at the end.
ReplyDeleteHu from hubby and to hear him say "I'm proud of you". Then burger, nap and finally a glass of wine!
ReplyDeleteA post race massage
ReplyDeleteChocolate milk and an ice bath! :)
ReplyDeleteI always celebrate eating something bad for me - a juicy hamburger and fries or pizza and beer. Whatever I have been craving during training and was avoiding.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast foods!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way is with a nap :) Then I wear the race t-shirt and go around with a great big sense of accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate a good race with good ice cream (preferably from Marble Slab!).
ReplyDeleteFood always needs to be involved in a race celebration!
ReplyDeleteA bacon cheeseburger and a guinness!
ReplyDeleteA great meal with my family... best yet was a picnic and ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with food and friends followed by relaxing with a nice glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate with a cheeseburger! Sarah Blissett
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate with a nap!
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate with a tour of the city. And cupcakes. Always cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with a beer!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to celebrate with brunch afterwards and a nice hot shower and nap!
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We always go out for brunch with family after. Usually an omelet for me with a few stolen bites of someone else's pancakes.
ReplyDeleteI always have donuts and chocolate milk!
ReplyDelete(Side note: I liked the facebook pages from my running page, Once Upon a Run, not from my personal page which you have to use to log into rafflecopter)
I always treat myself to a massage!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate is a BIG SWEATY HUG from my hubby and puppy kisses from our doggy!
ReplyDeletePizza! Or a nap!
ReplyDeleteIf at Disney, a Jalapeno Pepperoni Pretzel from Wetzels, a shower, and then running around Disney. If not at Disney, a spicy cheese burger of some sort with fries and maybe a milkshake.
ReplyDeleteI love to celebrate with a big lunch and a nap.
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by inviting some friends to chow down ice cream with me.
ReplyDeleteWith bloody rare steak and a glass of wine!
ReplyDeletea great after meal...and then a nap
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going to the buffet at my favorite Indian restaurant
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by going to the buffet at my favorite Indian restaurant
ReplyDeleteI like to go grab a couple slices of pizza with my girlfriend.
ReplyDeletefood, bubble bath, nap :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is running across the finish line while people cheer for me! I don't care it if it people I know or strangers. That feeling that I finished is the best feeling ever!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with beer
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is with a post race dinner (without guilt) and then an nap!
ReplyDeleteCelebrate with some beers and an ice bath!
ReplyDeleteLunch with my running buddies and if I'm lucky, a massage!
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate with food, good beer, and great friends! Oh! And then a nice long sunny nap:-)
ReplyDeleteCelebrating with a post race pizzookie at BJ's has become a tradition with my running friends.
ReplyDeleteI like to celebrate a race with my compression socks, a cup of coffee or iced tea depending on the season.
ReplyDeleteI love a burger from Squeeze Inn. A local place that has burgers with cheese skirts. Yummo!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race would be going to Olive Garden!!! We did this after my first half and it was just aaaaamazing!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win!!! :)
I celebrate with a shower and a big meal - preferably one that includes dessert!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way to celebrate a race is a nice meal out with friends (and if I'm local, it's the pumpkin pancakes at my favorite breakfast place - to die for). Erin Gilmore
ReplyDeleteI always celebrate with my mom & sis, since we've done over 13 races together. Big post meal & maybe a cocktail! ;) But, always as a family & I wouldn't wanna celebrate any other way!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by wearing my new medal everywhere!! Oh and eating something seriously good!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done many races... I am still new. But so far just dinner after wearing my medal. Nothing special.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I celebrate with my family and friends....and a lot of ice and compression. :)
ReplyDeleteI celebrate by eating something YUMMY -- usually a cupcake!!
ReplyDeleteI celebrate with breakfast, usually french toast
ReplyDeleteMy favorite way of celebrating a race is taking lots of pictures so I can have memories and eating food after the race!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this for the Sept Cape Cod half!! I've been eye balling it since you mentioned Napa :)
ReplyDeleteThis would be my first non-virtual race so I think the first celebration: thanks that I finished and then have fun with family stretching out my tired legs on the beach!!
I celebrate with pizza!
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