ST. PAUL-COMO

Carrie’s running career began in high school where she was a 13-time state champion. She competed at Villanova University, where she was a 5-time NCAA Champion and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. In her post collegiate career, she won three national championships and earned the #1 spot in the country in 2004 after winning the 1500-meter at the U.S. Olympic Trials and going on to represent the U.S. in the Olympic Games in Athens.

Carrie is currently the National MOTR Fitness Director, an ESPN2 analyst and a commentator for national events. She lives and trains here in Minnesota with her husband Charlie and their three children.

Anshan joined Moms on the Run in 2016, shortly after her second child was born. Though she had been running consistently for a few years prior, she sought encouragement for making room for exercise in her life while having two young children. Moms on the Run brought the sense of community she craved since moving to Minnesota. She loves seeing the CoHiNo team grow, and the friendships and support that it brings. Anshan is a RRCA Certified Coach. ​

Anshan owns a private practice in the Highland neighborhood, and spends her free time biking with the family, gardening (ask her about her cut flower garden!), and knitting.

Emma was an occasional runner in college, and joined MOTR after a disappointing 10k race. She was excited to improve her running, do some “real” workouts, and be accountable to regular exercise. As an introvert, she was stepping out of her comfort zone. But what she discovered was a welcoming group of women, so uplifting, gracious and fun!

She had no idea she would be joining a strong, driven community who would push, encourage and support her so unconditionally in running and in life. She was nervous about the commitment and cost, but says those quickly became defaults in her budget and calendar.

Laura passionately believes that anyone can become a runner, regardless of fitness level, age, speed, or distance. After very limited experience running on her own, she joined Moms on the Run in 2016 and found an amazing community of support and encouragement. She ran her first 10k in 2017 and it has become her favorite distance. Laura is a RRCA Certified Coach and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

In addition to running, Laura enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, traveling, playing board games and binging the latest Netflix shows.

Meg is thrilled to be assistant coaching this season! In 2007, Meg ran her first 5K race, but she didn’t start running in earnest until she joined Moms on the Run St. Paul-Como in 2016. It taught her how to love running alongside others and how to build strength for long runs. Since joining MOTR, Meg ran her first 10K, 10 mile, and ½ marathon races. The TC 10-mile is her favorite race. Meg is proud to be a three-time Summit Series-MN participant (four races, including the TC-10, annually). Meg is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. ​

​When she isn’t running, Meg enjoys yoga and group fitness classes and has been practicing vinyasa yoga for over twelve years. She enjoys entering her baked goods in the Minnesota State Fair and going to the drive-in movies with family and friends. Meg lives with her husband and is a puppy-mom to dog Pepper Potts.

Sandra joined MOTR in 2019. She was immediately drawn in by the support, accountability, and sense of community offered by MOTR. Sandra is a RRCA Certified Coach.

Sandra ran her first 5K in over 20 years in July 2019, and hasn’t looked back since. She’s subsequently run the TC 10 mile, three Ragnar relays, and the TC marathon three times. She fully embraces the MOTR credo that she can do hard things!

In her non-running life, Sandra is a psychologist in private practice, and a sometimes professional crochet designer. She lives near Lake Nokomis with her teen and tween daughters, and her two cats.

Alicia joined Moms on the Run in 2018, shortly after her second child turned two. The instant community and accountability was transformational in her journey back to wellness. She is honored to be a part of and support this amazing community of women. Alicia is is a RRCA Certified Coach and an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

​Alicia lives in St. Paul with her husband and their two children. She can often be found baking, hiking, running, gardening, or playing outside with her kids.