Monthly Archives: May 2024

Three women running drills on trail

Running Drills

Let’s talk about running drills and how they can help improve your form! Running drills are specific exercises designed to enhance your running mechanics by focusing on different aspects of your stride. These drills, such as high knees, butt kicks, and skipping, emphasize proper posture, leg movement, and foot placement. By practicing these movements, you […]

Runners on trail in woods

All About Strides

Strides are important and should be a staple in your running routine. Read on to learn what they are and why they matter. What Are Strides? Strides are short bursts of running, typically ranging from 50 to 150 meters, where you gradually accelerate to about 85-95% of your maximum speed before decelerating. They’re perfect to […]

Runners in pink shirts stretching

Pre-Run Routine

Let’s talk warm-ups and your pre-run routine! As runners, we all know the excitement of lacing up our shoes and hitting the pavement. Consequently, here’s an essential part of our routine that we can’t afford to skip: dynamic stretching and mobility exercises.t Incorporating these into your pre-run routine is key to enhancing your performance and […]

Does running ever get easier?

Does running ever get easier?

If you’re a new runner, you may be thinking: “Does this ever get any easier?!” We can promise you, just like anything else with practice, it does. Your body needs time to adapt, and for a new runner this is generally about 4-6 weeks. Trust us, we’ve been there. STARTING OFF Those first few runs might […]

Runners racing to finish line

Training: The Importance of Speed Work

Speed work is an important component of any runner’s training program, and perhaps the most challenging. So we love to get it done at class together in Moms on the Run! By incorporating intervals, tempo runs, and other speed-focused workouts, we can improve our aerobic capacity, which is essential for sustaining efforts at higher speeds […]