Monthly Archives: July 2025

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Find Your Race Pace

If you’ve ever started a race feeling amazing only to crash halfway through, you’ve discovered one of the biggest challenges in racing: Pace! How fast should you go so that you don’t burn out too soon, and are able to stay the course (pun intended!) and finish strong? Previously, we discussed many strategies that can […]

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Running Through Perimenopause and Menopause

For many women, running has always been a source of strength, clarity and community. You may remember the challenges and excitement while running pregnant, and the way running has carried you through past significant changes. When perimenopause or menopause hits, running can suddenly feel different. Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, fatigue and mood swings are just a few […]

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Simple Strategies to Race Smarter (and Feel Better Doing It)

Many of us have a big race coming up: for us at Moms on the Run it’s the Moms on the Run 5K/10K! So let’s talk strategies to race smarter. While your training lays the foundation, how you approach the race — from pacing to mindset and more — can make a big difference in […]

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Post-Race Cool Down: Don’t skip out!

You’ve crossed the finish line—sweaty, spent, and smiling (or maybe grimacing). Whether you’ve just set a personal best or simply accomplished the goal of finishing, it’s tempting to stop moving and collapse into celebration. But before you grab your post-race snack and snap a selfie with your medal, there’s one more important step: the cool […]

Destination Race Weekend: Run Napa

Clearwater, Tempe, Carlsbad, Vegas — and next up, Napa Valley! Our destination weekends have become synonymous with fun, so we’re excited to organize a weekend in the heart of California’s beautiful wine region. Join us for the ultimate destination race weekend, Run Napa, Feb. 27-Mar. 3, 2026. Our cornerstone race is the Napa Valley Marathon, […]

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Warm-Ups for Race Day

We all know the importance of proper warm-ups in general. But what does it look like to warm-up for race day? Let’s talk about why and how to warm-up well to meet your racing goals. You’ve picked your outfit, pinned your bib, and triple-checked your playlist. You’re ready to go – almost! Have you planned […]

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Common Running Injuries

WHAT CAUSES THEM AND HOW TO TREAT THEM* Running brings us so many benefits – stress relief, better health, friendship and feelings of accomplishment. Unfortunately, it can also bring injury, even at times when you’re seemingly doing everything right! Whether you’re training for your first 5K or you are a marathon training plan veteran, you […]

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The Other Half of Interval Training: Recovery!

For most runners, “interval training” and “recovery” are not words that belong together. When you think about interval training, likely your mind goes directly to the fast, challenging repeats that will define your workout that day. The part of the formula where you put in close to your max effort, and in return will get […]