She Runs It Podcast

Welcome back to a great episode about bodies, minds, aging & perspective. We - Nicole & Sarah - are of an age where our bodies have displayed signs of the wear and tear we put ourselves through in our earlier decades. These issues have caused not only physical pain, but emotional pain as well. Today we explore what happens when our bodies stop doing what we want them to do - and how it affects our headspace as well.  We talk about: When you break, you can come back stronger How to shift our identities when they are so wrapped up in "what we do" and not "who we are." Perspective is key When you can't fix yourself on your own - and need to turn to medicine & more We even mention female fitness icon (and so much more), Jane Fonda, and her philosophy on fitness in her 80s.  Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!  

This episode is exactly what it says it is - a little dive into the behind-the-scenes world that is fashion design. We start by talking about Nicole's experience with the first product from Skirt Sports that was not designed under her tutelage - the Freedom Sports Bra with Pocket - and then we go down the design rabbit hole from there.  We hit on the following and more! The fitting process: This is how we make magic happen - a range of bodies fit and test our products Patterns: learn the real lingo in the apparel world Timelines: 18 months minimum from start to finish What is most terrifying and most delightful about being a designer from Sarah's perspective How Leaps of faith and Confidence play a role Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Today you're in for a special treat. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Rose Wetzel - pro OCR athlete - during her winter training in Costa Rica!  A little background: Rose is a pro obstacle course racer who represents the 40+ crowd. She finished top ten at three world championship races this year (2022 Spartan, Spartan Trifecta, and OCRWC 3k) in an effort to show that middle-aged moms can mix it up with the best 20 & 30-somethings in the world! As a certified personal trainer, certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and certified life coach, Rose love educating people about their health and wellness, and empowering them to take bold steps to live their best lives. This episode is chock full of great stuff. Listen to it, stop when needed, make notes, and keep going! Some highlights include: "If you're stuck in mud, keep picking up your feet." The Winner's Mindset Check out the documentary "The Weight of Gold" Success is... "Being able to develop my talent while being there for my family." When shooting for goals, don't think "What's the goal that's going to make me happy?" Instead think, "What's the goal that's going to turn me into the person I want to be?" Check out the book "Atomic Habits" How to create new habits: Habit coupling & Tiny habits "Tomorrow starts tonight"  What it means to "win the morning" (Look into her sponsor MitoQ for cellular health) Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Money has always been a taboo topic. Most of our decisions are made with money in mind, yet we don't feel comfortable talking about it with people outside our close-knit circles, usually just within our immediate families. Yet when we keep our money concerns private, it can create stress, insecurity and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal today is to crack open the door and encourage all of us to be more open about this previously secretive topic. Today we cover: Generational practices that have created this taboo around money & how we can change it for our kids Money management is a Practice Money is one of the biggest relationship stressors so learning to talk about it is so important How do we invest our money? Budgeting vs Reality Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Today we talk all about coaches. When we look back and think about the people who have played impactful roles in our lives, coaches always stand out. But at some point, after our youth athletic careers are over, most of us never work with coaches again. That's what we explore today including: Examples of great coaches in our lives The best coaches expect a lot from you - which in return teaches you to expect a lot from yourself Great coaches also transcend the sport or activity you do and train you to be a champion "on and off the field" Coaches exist in all areas of life, not just kids' sports Sometimes having a coach is the best way to hold yourself accountable to your goals & so much more! Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Get ready to shut your eyes and go for a ride! Today your ride is a throwback to 1988 - you get to swim the 100 yard breaststroke with Nicole DeBoom!  The backstory: Sarah believes strongly that visualizing your success is one of the keys to achieving it. Whatever you believe is what will come true. But learning how to use visualization to get there takes practice. Today we do a deep dive into what it feels like to visualize a one minute athletic event.  But the message is this: once you learn how to practice visualization, you can transfer that skill to any aspect of your life.  Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here.  Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Welcome back to a very fun episode of the Yoga Pants Podcast. Today we talk all about happiness. Turns out it's pretty simple. You just need 4 things.  Something to do Someone to love Something to look forward to Some way to give back If you want to read more about Dan Buettner's research on this topic, check out The Blue Zones of Happiness. We certainly love this outlook and whenever things feel off, it makes it much easier to identify which of the 4 is missing. Attaining it is not as easy, but at least you have a starting point!  Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here.  Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

This topic is perfect for the holidays. While some of us are able to find and connect with our people during this time of year, many others go through huge waves of loneliness - from loss, distance or pandemics. While we want it to be a time of connection, it is often the opposite.  Instead of feeling despondent and helpless, we share some ideas on how you can take action and find your people.  1) Think about your current core beliefs. The best tribes share values. 2) Practice unconditional self-acceptance. Stop saying "I'll finally fully love and embrace myself after I achieve xyz!" 3) Make room for "and"  4) Prioritize healing yourself.  At the end of the day, you won't make progress unless you're willing to put yourself out there. It's hard, but good things come when you allow them to, and staying inside your safe place won't allow others in!  Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. It's not too late to shop for the holidays! Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Today we have some fun talking about the girls & sharing a product that is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Meet the Skirt Sports All In Long Bra! Okay, "all cup sizes" is an impossible task so for the sake of this episode, let's say A to E cups. Today we talk about: Boobs: how they're all different but they have one thing in common - they want a comfortable bra to support them! The All In Long Bra in all its brilliant glory Strappy cuteness Supportive compression without hard-edged underwire Even though Nicole was dubious, Sarah confirmed that even up to E cups are happily supported in this bra! Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. Grab an All In Long Bra now!!! Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

It's that time of year! Time to shop for all the people you love (go ahead and throw something for yourself in the mix too). Meaningful gifts make all the difference. If you have a runner (or athlete of any kind) on your list, listen to these ideas.  And please share your own! The more ideas the better, so post your comments here or pop over to social and send us a note! The Gift of Fitness: Garmin (Sarah wants a new one!) The Gift of Health: InsideTracker (Nicole says get your blood drawn and become your own health advocate!) The Gift of Support & Motivation: ZOOMA Run Club The Gift of Inspiration: Momentum Jewelry (AWESOME stocking stuffers) The Gift of Cute & Comfortable: Skirt Sports (specifically All In High Rise Leggings, Go the Distance Half Zip, Wonderluxe Skirt in the Holiday Print coming soon) Now you can cross off your list and you have more time to workout and do things for yourself during this holiday season. You're welcome! For our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. Shop now! Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

Ready to get your at-home fitness game on?! Today Nicole shares some awesome workout hacks that anyone can do. This episode was inspired by Sarah who simply wanted to know how Nicole operates her fitness regime with the added bonus of identifying some exercises that will help others. And once Nicole got rolling, she couldn't stop. In addition to some bigger picture concepts like how you are motivated & encouraging women to "try on new exercises and variations to see what fits," we literally break down the following moves that have kept Nicole healthy and strong as she comes back from spinal fusion surgery. Bridges Dead bugs Pilates V-ups Back extensions Squats in all their glory Lunges Just for you - our awesome listeners - use code POD20 for 20% off now! Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!  

Hot on the tails of our "Best Leggings in the World" episode, we bring you some fun banter about our favorite court sports. Tennis has always been a Skirt Sport, but pickleball, while first created in the 60s is suddenly on fire and you must get the best gear to help you slam that tennis/badminton/ping-pong ball like a pro.  In this episode, we talk about the power of wearing products that were actually made for the game you play, and highlight the features we love about the court-specific styles Skirt Sports offers. Namely the POCKETS. The dual (both thighs), convertible (upper and lower pockets on the same pocket!), deftly hidden pockets that do exactly what you need to play with confidence.  Yes, this episode is pretty product-centric, but don't be fooled, we always sprinkle in some personal stories of triumph and tragedy as we go! Styles we recommend for tennis and pickleball: Triumph Skort "Everything about this skort is a triumph," says Sarah

Sometimes you stumble across something so special you can't imagine life without it. That is what happens when you step into any of our Skirt Sports leggings for the first time. Today we deconstruct: The feminine ideal: Yes these leggings make us dig deep! The fabric The high waist The pockets Why flattery is not a bad thing! Time to get yourself the best leggings in the world! Use code POD20 for 20% off now! Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

"It's a rejuvenation of your soul." The ZOOMA Amelia Island Run Series is so much more than crossing the finish line (though that's a huge part of it). Amelia Island is a magical place that you must experience in your lifetime! Here are 5 reasons we love it so much.  The view. The ocean offers peace & happiness.  All the fun stuff! Welcome party. Fashion show. Yoga & more. The history. It's one of the oldest cities in Florida - sometimes called 8 flag island because 8 countries have ruled it over time. The medals. More distances = more medals. The courses. We engineered the most interesting, beautiful race courses that will not let you down. Register now!  We'd love to hear from you. Please share more reasons why you love Amelia Island too!

We're back! With a new name and an even more candid format.  The truth is - we were asked to change our name by another organization with the same name. We took it as a sign that we needed to mix things up. So we took the summer off and came back swinging. Welcome to The Yoga Pants Podcast! Today we talk all things NAME, because when you change something as big as your name, it's not a small ask.  We share why we chose The Yoga Pants Podcast, the beauty of change, and the brilliance behind the power of SEO

She did it again! Sarah Ratzlaff officially acquired She RUNS This Town (originally named Moms RUN This Town), a national organization of over 500 women's running clubs with a goal is to motivate, inspire, celebrate, and encourage ALL women in ALL stages of life. Originally founded by Pam Burrus, She RUNS This Town has been helping women connect for over 10 years. Today we talk WHY?  Why Sarah felt SRTT would make the perfect addition to her lineup of Be Inspired Brands Why SRTT has been so successful in connecting and motivating women Why the organization changed names from Moms RUN This Town to She RUNS This Town Why connection, especially during tough times like a global pandemic, is more important than ever And where Sarah sees SRTT going For more info on SRTT, check out the soon-to-be-revamped site here!

Two years ago, Nicole received an email from Sarah Ratzlaff, a follow up from six months prior when Nicole was looking to do a cross-promotion for her business Skirt Sports.  Nicole's response: "No I'm not looking for a cross-promotion right now, but if you want to buy my business, I'd love to talk." Thus began one of the most important relationships in both of their lives, and the framework for the baton hand-off of Skirt Sports was sparked. How it started: May 6, 2020 Nicole was sprinting down the finish chute, slapping hands, and dealing with all the emotions that arise when the end of a huge race is near. Sarah was sitting in the grassy field in the middle of the track watching the events unfold around her, thinking about which one she wanted to do next. How it's going: May 6, 2022 Nicole is chilling out on the high jump mat, recovering after her long race, cheering on her teammates as they zip around the track Sarah is sprinting lap after lap after lap. Working hard, pushing her limits & taking in all the support she can along the way.  When is the last time you took a snapshot of an important moment in time and analyzed what has changed since? It's easy to think that you're not really getting a lot done, but when you really start checking the boxes, you realize you've been more successful, busy and productive than you ever imagined.  Today: Take a moment to list out what you have done in the past two years. Personal. Career. Fun. You name it. Make your list. Take it in. And remember how amazing you are.   

Join the 7-Day Smoothie Refresh Challenge. It's free. It's delicious. It's just what you need right now. Did we mention it's FREE?! Before we dive into all things smoothie, Sarah and Nicole talk about what's really behind the smoothie - it's about prioritizing ourselves, making our health a priority, and doing it with the camaraderie of other active women who want to share tips, tricks and smoothie secrets.  Go to skirtsports.com or click right here to join. The Smoothie Challenge starts May 9th! Sarah & Nicole's Smoothies Tips: Freeze your fruit: Then you don't need to add ice & water it down Sneak in frozen cauliflower for picky kids Greens - esp neutral greens like spinach and kale - can go in pretty much every recipe Lots of protein ideas: nut butters, protein powders, yogurt (esp greek yogurt), silken tofu, guava Add herbs like mint or cilantro - you can freeze herbs in ice cubes and pop into your smoothies To add some "oomph" that gives the smoothie structure and helps you feel full, try fresh avocado or cooked oatmeal Nicole mentions the best blender: She has this Ninja. It's held up for years and gets used every single day! Recipes: Sarah's fave: Cucumber-Pineapple-Celery - Listen to the episode for all ingredients Nicole's kitchen sink concoction - Sarah calls it the Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie: Greens, frozen fruit (mango is a good choice), yogurt, cooked oatmeal, almond extract, honey, cinnamon, unsweetened vanilla oatmilk As always use code POD20 on your next Skirt Sports or Momentum Jewelry order!  

How do you cope when you're going through a tough time? Sarah and Nicole riff on their personal strategies to help turn things around when they're struggling. Listen now to their top-10 strategies.  Cheat sheet here: 1) Change your mental channel. Use a mantra or power word to help. 2) Talk to a therapist 3) Talk to a friend 4) Call a help line. 5) Delete negative self-talk. 6) Write down a compliment someone pays you and put it in a box (or online "box") 7) Limit your exposure to social media 8) Get some physical movement. Go outside. Get some sunshine. 9) Be sure your vitamins & minerals are balanced. Double check Vitamin D and K3. 10) Make future plans. Create "something to look forward to." 

Episode deal: Use code POD20 for 20% off skirtsports.com There will be times when we add something new to our lives. Whether we choose to add it, it is forced upon us, or someone else dictates the new-ness, we must adapt to the change or face a life of misery and suffering! Nicole recently got a puppy. Her last puppy was 20 years ago when she and Tim were 30, with boundless energy and no child! When their child was born 10 years ago, Wilder literally joined this world a dog-whisperer. It was obvious she NEEDED a dog. Last year, they decided on a french bulldog due to Instagram reels of love and cuteness (not really, but kind of!). On Christmas, they committed. Pickle DeBoom joined the family in April.  And all hell broke loose!  Nicole asked Sarah to help guide her through this stage of newness, of change, of adding something to a perfectly happy life that has the power to create angst, imbalance, and fear of constant accidents on the carpet!  As they talked, it became obvious that Nicole's puppy counseling far transcends that experience. The lessons and advice apply to anyone who is facing change in their lives.  Notables: The plan is great in concept but a flexible mindset is the key to success since plans rarely (or never!) go accourding to plan! It's important to eliminate an attachment to outcome. The beginning: It feels like chaos. You don't have the skills, routine or bandwidth to deal at first. Meltdowns are to be expected. How do we persevere? How do we not "return to sender" when times are tough? STICK-TO-IT-IVE-NESS! Persistence is key. Literally - hang in there - it will get better! The truth is you have 3 options: Send it back Incorporate it into your life Use it as an opportunity to carve a new path, a new Identity, a new exciting future. It's up to you. 

Sara Dean is mindset, business, and leadership coach for moms.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring a long infertility journey, and then a full blown identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity – one step at a time. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara has built 3 successful businesses in the last 18 years.  She built and recently sold an award winning gym in Seattle.  Her podcast is a top rated show in iTunes, with listeners in over 140 countries.  She leads a private online community of thousands of Shameless Moms.  In addition to leading her international army of Shameless Moms, Sara coaches other Shameless Mama business owners to build thriving business they truly love.   Today we talk about what it means to Play Bigger Without Asking for Permission. It's an important topic especially in light of last week's conversation about imposter syndrome.  Notables: Women have historically tried to shrink their bodies which carries over to their minds.  Sara's goal is the opposite; to help women take up space We ask for permission partly because it has been modeled that way - women have been trained to ask for permission before we allow ourselves to do things Own your superpower: Be really clear about what we're good at. Say it out loud. How do you identify your superpower? It's often what we're naturally good at, what feels easy to us. It's okay to pick the easy thing, Give yourself permission to not be good at everything. For moms who are raising boys: What do we do to help them support strong girls and women? Sara says, "Model the behavior we want them to see. Help them make space for others' experiences." To find more Sara Dean, go to Shameless Mom Academy, check out her 4.5 million downloads & going podcast, and join her free Shameless Mom facebook group.   

Skirt Sports deal: Use code POD20 for 20% off Today we talk about imposter syndrome: What it is, why we suffer from it, how to stop feeling like a fraud and own our true power.  Notables: Imposter syndrome is when you doubt your abiities and feel like a fraud Sarah felt it throughout her career, possibly stemming from the fact that she was told not to shine her light so bright Nicole did not feel it very often throughout her career: She felt confident and owned her accomplishments. Possibly due to her early sports background instilling confidence and creating a sizable ego :) When we are in male-dominated worlds, we're breaking barriers, it makes sense that we feel like outsiders Overcoming imposter syndrome: vulnerability, stop hiding who you are, open the conversation - admit that you feel out of place and own it Tell us if you have ever experienced imposter syndrome. If yes, how? If no, what do you do to avoid it? 

One day Nicole was writing a long text, and her daughter looked up and said, "What's wrong mom? Are you crying?" It turns out Nicole's texting face looks like she's either super sad or has to go to the bathroom!  Our expressions speak a thousand words - the key is to make sure they're speaking the words you want. Today we talk about how our expressions matter, and how sometimes we have no idea what expression we're actually conveying to others.  Notables: Be aware: Think about how the expression on your face may affect others around you. Listen to feedback: if a theme continues to present itself, it's worth exploring Check yourself out in the mirror Put a smile into it: See how smiling changes the energy in the room And of course Resting Bitch Face was discussed! Tell us your facial expression stories!  

Today we cover one of Sarah's favorite subjects: ORGANIZATION

Honesty - Imperfection - Connection How do they fit together and why is it important to nurture and embrace them? Honesty: Honesty builds trust. Honesty and transparency are friends. Being transparent is important even while you protect yourself and your privacy.  Imperfection: There is no perfect, yet most of us want to portray an image of perfection, even as we are built on imperfections! When we allow others to see us as the imperfect humans we are, we grant ourselves freedom to be exactly who we are, to stop apologizing and to stop spending time and energy trying to seem perfect. Being imperfect is relatable. Being imperfect is endearing. Let's be clear that by sharing our imperfections we want to make sure that it doesn't tear down our self-esteem.   Connection: This is what makes the world go round! Notables: Sarah shares that she has always struggled with connection because she's so afraid of sharing her imperfections.  The Bullshit Factor: Everyone has it, it's just a matter of how much.  How much do we share? Is there a line between being honest and too honest with our imperfections? Part of the beauty of sharing vulnerable things is to gain comfort in the fact that you are not alone. If we are perfect, or appear to be perfect, we can avoid criticism. This is valid because criticism is hard to hear! So our ask for you today is this - Share something that you perceive as an imperfection & see what happens. ❤️  

When do you need a break? Sometimes the signs are subtle or not even existent until suddenly, without warning you have hit the wall. Unable to function to your full capacity, in work, home or sports, you are now in a position of pulling yourself out of a hole rather than avoiding it in the first place. We call it bonking or burnout, two similar ways to say that you didn't pace yourself properly! In life as in sport, by the time you realize you're thirsty (tired, overworked, etc), you're already dehydrated.  Today we riff on all things break-related including the below and more: Give yourself permission: Taking breaks is not lazy or unproductive! Take small breaks daily Fitness/workouts/walks count as breaks from work & home Plan larger breaks to truly "get away" even when you know beforehand that coming back might suck Introverts & Extroverts handle breaks differently (future topic alert!) Try to turn your rest into a celebration: do something during rest time that makes you happy  Our question to you:  How do you know when it's time for a break & what do you do in your downtime?  Email us at info@skirtsports.com, post on social media and tag @skirtsports or comment as a review on your podcast app!  

We all have ideas all the time. Some are worthy of pursuing. Some are worthy of building a business on! But how do we know which ones? Listen to Sarah and Nicole discuss all things IDEA! Start with your own gut: Does this idea include your passion, your expertise? Is it something you could wake up and do everyday? Does it inspire you? Having ideas is scary mainly due to the fact that we worry about what other people think, namely that they may think our idea is stupid.  Take baby steps to put it out in the universe: Say it out loud to yourself. Say it out loud to people you trust.  Say it out loud to people you don't know. Be open to feedback - this may require developing a thick skin. Try to remove an emotional attachment to the outcome.  The true key to knowing if your idea is worth pursuing: TEST AND ADJUST. TEST AND ADJUST. TEST AND ADJUST.  Finally, it's not really whether your idea is good or not, it's whether the market responds.  Tell us your idea! Use this podcast as one your first public (or private - email us at info@skirtsports.com) pronouncement of your idea. Get it out into the universe and see what happens!

It's time to build your girl gang!  What exactly is a girl gang? It's that network of women who support you, guide you and help you as you move through your career trajectory.  Today we cover: Peers: How to find and nurture a peer network as well as the power of connecting with women who do what you do in different organizations Mentors: These are women who have most likely "gone before you" and have valuable experience and wisdom to impart Advocates/Champions/Sponsors: Advocates actually help you open doors, get jobs, gain clients, etc. We need to bring other women along with us on our paths to success! Here's what we want to know: Where are you going to look for the next member of your girl gang? And please - tag some current members when you share this episode & tell them why they are amazing.     

Today we hear from community-builder & movement-maker Maria Solis Belizaire. Activist, Speaker and Marathoner, Maria is the Founder and CEO of Latinos Run & Latinas Run, two national organizations that promote running as way to improve physical and mental health of the Latino community. As a child, Maria was actively involved in athletics, but as she entered her teens, life would take a turn for the worse when her mother became incarcerated. As a way to deal with adversity, Maria turned to running and became a member of her high school track team. Years later, her twin sister invited her to take part in a local fun run which became the first organized race she would enter. Soon after Maria would be introduced to an Ultra Marathoner who encouraged her to join their local NYRR's club with a goal of completing her 1st NYC Marathon. From that day on, running became a life changing experience for her. After participating in countless races across the United Sates including six marathons with family and friends, Maria began to think about the impact health had not only on herself but others in her community. Having lost her mother and friends from cancer and other heath issues including obesity and heart disease, she knew she had to do more. In 2016, unable to find a group that catered specifically to Latinos, she decided to take action and form the running group Latinos Run in honor of her late mother Miriam Calderon Solis. Soon after she would form a sister group Latinas Run which focuses on Latina Women. Throughout the year, Maria travels extensively throughout the United States to meet other Runners and empower Latinos to lace up and get Running. She is also a frequent lecturer and a powerful voice for the underserved in her community. Today we talk about the power of finding purpose in your passion, and harnessing that passion into a business that helps others. Things we talk about: When work is your passion, it doesn't feel like work. Collaboration is key - "I don't know everything." Have a vision. Write it down. Don't be afraid to do it.  Why safe spaces are important. The concept of Unity runs Where to find Maria: LatinasRunClub.com Instagram: @LatinasRunOfficial Facebook.com/LatinasRunOfficial Twitter: @LatinasRun_ Check out our other club https://www.latinosrun.com FINALLY - leave us a note about something you want to put out into the universe or something you did put out into the universe and how that turned out for you!

Join us with special guest Kelsey Abbott. Kelsey is a Human Design reader. What the Heck is Human Design? It's a special blueprint unique to each of us, based on the moment and location that our body was born into this world. It provides insights into our greater purpose, the things that we were meant to do. And it provides even more insights into why certain things are so darn hard for us! Listen to Kelsey share insights into Sarah's unique Human Design as we go down lots of detours and rabbit holes. You can find Kelsey at kelseyabbott.com & her Find Your Awesome Podcast! You can also hang with Kelsey at the upcoming beYOUtiful Summit on Sat, Oct 23rd. Her talk is titled "How to transform your inner critic from a cranky bodyguard into your biggest cheerleader." Don't miss it! Use code KELSEY20 for $20 off here. 

*LIVE SHOW* This is our first ever live show, full of fun, off-the-cuff riffing on a topic close to all of our hearts: What we think about ourselves! Dive into a 3-way conversation with Nicole, Sarah and our very special guest Jill Angie of Not Your Average Runner. Jill is a running coach & life coach with a special focus on mindset practices.  Today we talk reframes, channel changes and how to simply learn how to change our thoughts. It takes practice! Plus we talk about our butts at the end, so listen all the way through :) For more Jill Angie, sign up for the Oct 22 & 23 Virtual beYOUtiful Summit. She is our final keynote speaker on Oct 23. All sessions are recorded so you don't have to be in a chair staring at a screen for 2 days! Go here: https://www.skirtsports.com/pages/beyoutiful-virtual-summit  

After a little summer vacation, hiatus, we are back!  Welcome to episode 26 where we dissect our inner voices and share thoughts on how to flip internal negative chatter on its head. Lots of interesting twists and turns in this one! This topic is perfectly timed with the beYOUtiful campaign which starts in October. You can sign up for the free 21-day beYOUtiful Fitness Challenge, the free online beYOUtiful campaign (where you share your "I am" word to help empower and inspire yourself and others) and the first-ever Virtual beYOUtiful Summit on Oct 22 & 23!  Check out the action in October and stay tuned for more self-talk episodes.   

Races are ON AGAIN!  Human interaction is possible again!  As you choose your race schedule for the year, ZOOMA events are a must. For many reasons.  Today we talk about all the reasons you need to register for ZOOMA Cape Cod on Sept 25-26. This race, like all ZOOMA destination events, is all about "RUN. SUN. FUN."  Top 5 reasons we love Cape Cod ZOOMA: Cape Cod itself is an amazing destination, especially in the fall. You get your own toilet on race day (host hotel is at the start!) The course is INSANE. You never run alone (unless you want to) SWAG SWAG and more SWAG!

We were so inspired by episode 20 "Perfect is a Lie," that we decided to record its sister episode "Balance is a Lie." We all know perfect balance is possible, but the tragedy is that it's difficult to achieve and when we get there, it's fleeting, which often leads to disappointment and frustration - with ourselves.  We riff on what balance means to us, if it's worth chasing, and some strategies to get what we really want out of life. Takeaways include: Balance is an illusion. Get good at listening to your gut.  Shifting priorities is an excellent strategy.

We all self-sabotage. It's part of being human. The big questions are "Why?" and "How do we stop ourselves?"  Today we talk with Dr Candice Seti, author of The Self-Sabotage Behavior Workbook: A Step-by-Step Program to Conquer Negative Thoughts, Boost Confidence, and Learn to Believe in Yourself.  We define self-sabotage as "engaging in behaviors that stand in our own way." Think about it. You say you want to do something, then you stand in your own way! Why we do this is fairly simple - fear. Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of change.  Candice has identified 9 different type of self-sabotagers - we talk about all of them today and different ways that we can Stop the Sabotage!  For more on Dr Candice Seti, check out her website and buy her book! 

Many of us were raised with the philosophy that saying yes gives us value. We always want to be helpful. We want to be positive. We don't want to deal with conflict and confrontation. Saying yes seems to be the path to all of these things. What we've learned over our lifetimes is that saying no just may be even more important!  Today we talk about the Power of No in our lives.  Takeaways: 1) We only have so much to give. When you say yes to something, you say no to something else. Which is more important?  2) Observe your behavior when you say yes. If you're not sure, "Sleep on it." 3) Build up your NO arsenal. Work on all the ways you can say no while still maintaining a positive environment around you. 

Moving. It's something we've all done at one point or many in our lives. Today we tackle what's behind the move, a very timely topic because Sarah is in the middle of an actual, physical move to a new home, and Nicole made a huge move just six months ago.  But what we uncover is that this topic is about so much more than the move itself.  Takeaways: 1) Do you really need all the stuff you have? 2) There is power in letting go.  3) Fresh starts are important to create in our lives. We deserve to be able to see them through.

Here's the gist, what we've all believed at one point or another: If you're perfect, you'll be happy, you'll be successful, others will like you.  It's just not true. And here's why... (and some takeaways!) The standard of perfection is made up, often by someone else who has no idea who you are and what your life and circumstances are. Instead of chasing someone else's standard of "perfect," create a measuring stick that matters to YOU. When we release the concept of perfection, we become FREE. *We also talk about pit sweat and deoderant :) ENJOY!  

Amy Cochrane had a vision - she wanted to create an accessory that active women could wear that would inspire and motivate. The Momentum Wrap was born shortly afterward followed by many other products that help women get out the door featuring heartfelt, meaningful messages. Amy met Sarah many years ago when they both sat on a panel called "Taking the Leap: Facing your Fears." It's perfectly fitting that today Momentum has joined the Be Inspired Brands family!  Takeaways: Magic often happens when you simply move forward with pure intentions. The movement brings us together. The connection makes us stronger. It's important to give ourselves permission to step away. You have to trust.  Use code POD15 for 15% off Momentum products!

More videos for your viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/X3OrRPaWoF0 https://youtu.be/mazgsxMi4Js

Run Like a Mother started as a Mother's Day 5k in 2008. The founder, Megan Searfoss, expected 50 women to show up. She got 500! The race grew into another, then a series across the country. Megan went on to write the book See Mom Run, open two run specialty stores and manage her family's surprise health issue: Crohn's disease.  In 2021, Run Like a Mother joined the ZOOMA family. Learn more about Megan's story - how she built the Run Like a Mother empire and why it was time to pass the baton! Notables include: There is beauty and power in Chasing Finish Lines. There is also beauty and power in Chasing Your Crazy Idea. Failing forward is a sound strategy. Live for today!

More Mobility videos for your viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/wumhuL7rfWA https://youtu.be/Ts2cjlN0IN0

Today we hear from our own Sarah Ratzlaff about how she build the ZOOMA empire and why it was time to grow it. We also learn more about Nicole's Skirt Sports journey and why it was time to pass the baton. Skirt Sports became the first brand added to Sarah's Empire in August 2020. As of today, Sarah's vision to create an all-encompassing resource for active women includes: ZOOMA: What you DO Skirt Sports: What you WEAR Momentum: What INSPIRES you Run Like a Mother: How you CONNECT IN-PERSON And more coming down the pipeline!  

A Foam Rolling video for your viewing pleasure here! https://youtu.be/oertOEjng2g    

More Dynamic Warmup Videos info here!   https://youtu.be/PPco7E7rAzQ https://youtu.be/aiR1fG0r4As

Happy glutes = happy life! Today we bring Personal Trainer Amy Connell in to talk about the importance of, you got it, our butts! Specifically the SEVEN muscles that comprise our glutes.  Notables & Takeaways: Strengthening our butts may not change how they look (but they will be stronger and healthier)

Consider this scenario. Someone we love is blaming herself for a situation and using negative self-talk to punish herself. What do we do? Generally, we try to help her turn the situation around, see the positive and eliminate the negative self-talk.  Why then is it so difficult to do that for ourselves?! We wouldn't talk to others that way, why do we talk to ourselves so negatively?   Today we have a conversation about the process of acceptance and self-forgiveness with Mindset Coach Melissa Wolak. Make sure you listen all the way to the end, there are some surprises in store!   Takeaways - the process of self-forgiveness 1) Ask yourself, "What emotions am I actually feeling right now?" Name them. This will help you accept. 2) Check in, "How would you talk to your best girlfriend?" Shift so that you are talking this way to yourself too. 3) Acceptance of where you actually are 4) Recognition: What was I actually trying to achieve? 5) Be patient. Compassion. 6) Check your expectations - think about your "should"

We're taking questions! From YOU! In our first installment of  You Ask We Answer," we cover the following questions: Race shirts 101: Do you wear it before you finish the race? Do you wear a race shirt for a race you didn't do? To virtual race or not to virtual race - I'm not loving virtual races but feeling bad about that! How do I fit in fitness when I'm managing my family? Do you have tips for letting go of the day's stress? I'd love some ideas for healthy, easy to make food for busy women. Takeaway: There are no bad questions, only the regret of not asking! Please email us at info@skirtsports.com, hit us on social media with q's or post them on podcast episode pages! 

Meredith Atwood is a speaker, writer, coach, podcaster & more. Her work is about empowering women to change their lives and reach their goals.  But what she's currently making waves about is not the work she does with other women, but the work she has recently had done on her own body.  After years of frustration with the loose skin on her belly (she calls it the "apron") due to childbearing and weight loss, she decided to have a procedure that included both a "tummy tuck" and ab muscle repair to bring her abs muscles back together. Her goals were not to look hot, although she admits this is a great side effect, but to kick some ass on the weightlifting stage.  In true Meredith Atwood form, she has been open, vulnerable and honest about her journey. We decided it would be a perfect time to get her on the show to talk about our changing bodies, our rights to make our own decisions about our bodies, and how to deal with other people's opinions about our own decisions.  You will learn about the actual process that Meredith went through, but more than that, this episode is about the ultimate goal we all hope to achieve someday: Love and acceptance of our own bodies - however we need to get there.  Takeaways:  1) Meredith Atwood is awesome and we're so happy to know her! 2) You CAN change your life, step by step, just keep showing up. Keep following a path even if you don't know what it is and look inside at what is happening in there. What are you covering up? Keep trying to solve that little by little.  3) The minute you say, "I have got this," you need to turn around and dig back in because the universe is going to show you that you don't. 4) When you realize something is taking up too much negative headspace, that is the moment it is time to make a change. For more Meredith Atwood, go to  Podcasts: Same 24 Hours & Peaches Ain't Pink Books: The Year of No Nonsense & Triathlon for the Every Woman Coaching: All kinds! Including the speed coaching she talks about in this episode

Today we interview mystery illness doctor and lyme disease specialist Kristin Reihman about the importance of gut health. The first question she answers is, "Why should we care about gut health?" And then we are off to the gut races! This episode is so jam-packed with tough-to-find information about our own physiologies that you may need to listen more than once. Takeaways from Dr Reihman - the 5 Pillars of Gut Health 1) Stress management: includes sleep, calming the nervous system and more 2) Don't put anything in your gut that your ancestors wouldn't recognize as food including artificial everything, food coloring, GMO's and more 3) Put whole, real foods, veggies and healthy fats into your gut. 4) Drink water. A good baseline is half your bodyweight in ounces of pure, clean water every day. 5) If you are called to try it, do an elimination diet. Take Dr Reihman's 6-week Boost Your Immune System Now course if you are called to it! More on Kristin Reihman MD: Link to her website & $5 off her e-book "Life After Lyme" which is so much more than a Lyme manual; it has valuable information for anyone looking for optimal health. Use code SHERUNSIT for $5 off! Here is a link to a free copy of the Institute for Functional Medicine's comprehensive elimination diet, which is the basis of the diet Kristin teaches in her six week course, "Boost Your Immune System."   Here is the link to sign up for the free monthly "Fireside Chat" talks on a variety of heath-related topics with Kristin and Kristann Heinz, MD.  

We wrap a lot of emotion around our food, and we often tie negative emotions to our food journeys. We are starting a series on Eating & Nutrition that starts with our own food journeys. In this episode we open up about our relationships with food and how what we put in our mouths has impacted our health, self-esteem and more.  We also recognize that many people suffer from disordered eating of all kinds. Our goal is not to minimize anyone's struggles with food, but to normalize that we both have complicated histories with food and eating. In other words, we want to emphasize that you are not alone!  We called this episode the Eating Confessional because it felt like a safe place to share the highs and lows of our own journeys, not because we think there are any sins involved in eating! Takeaways: 1) Eating has to be about what feels good to you. Every body is different. 2) The side effects of experimenting with eating patterns will lead to empowerment. 3) If there is negative self-talk in your head, think about this question, "Who wins when I feel this way? Who benefits when I feel bad about myself?"