Episode 53: Running Changed Her Life | Zoie Zimmerman

It’s fascinating what running can do to our body, but it’s even more amazing how it can impact our mindset, emotional intelligence, and resilience. In today’s episode, I talk to Zoie Zimmerman, a runner and a field representative for Brooks Running. She shares how running changed her life and how it created an impact on her approach to challenges and failures.

Zoie shares her amazing story from running on Chuck Taylors to winning races. She also talks about working at Brooks running and the legacy she wants to leave behind.

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[00:01 – 02:40] Opening Segment

• I introduce Zoie to the show
  

[02:41 – 10:50] Beginning the Journey with a Single Step

• How Zoie started running
• Weight loss as her initial objective
• Running on Chuck Taylors
• When Zoie started seeing results
• Winning her first race
• Gaining confidence
  

[10:51 – 23:57] Running is More than Just Its Physical Aspect

• Zoie’s advice to those who want to make a change in their body
• Changing your habits
• Why changing your goals is a good thing
• What Zoie likes about having goals
• Loving the end
• Satisfaction in accomplishment
• Dealing with bad days
• Focus on the now
• Gratitude is key
• Running is preparing for life
  

[23:58 – 35:01] How Running Became Life-changing

• Mental toughness in running
• What Zoie loves about running
• Running is subjective, but inclusive
• How running connects people
• What made Zoie tough
• The role of failure
• Playing to her strengths
• Evolving her goals
• Applying the lessons from running to the course of life
  

[35:02 – 43:21] Let’s Talk About Brooks Running

• Zoie on working at Brooks Running
• Run happy!
• Brooks Running’s culture and brand
  

[43:22 – 49:15] Closing Segment

• The legacy Zoie wants to leave behind
• How you can get in touch with Zoie
  

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always gotten.” - Zoie Zimmerman

“If you’re having a hard time and having a mental block, focus on the now. Focus on the fact that you woke up, you got dressed, you laced up your shoes, and you are here right now. That’s an accomplishment in itself.” - Zoie Zimmerman

“Everybody has their subjective journey of what they’re trying to accomplish, but we have one thing connecting us, and that’s running. I believe that any given day, no matter what journey you’re on, you can share a run with someone. It’s so cool that you’re able to go along with that journey with them, even though the end goal is not the same.” - Zoie Zimmerman

Connect with Zoie on:

• Instagram: @zoiezimmerman
• Twitter: @ZimmermanZoie
• TikTok: @brooksguruatlanta
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoie-zimmerman-runhappy/
  

Resources:

• Brooks Running: https://www.brooksrunning.com/
  

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