Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned marathoner, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t forget to stretch!” But what does proper stretching really look like for runners? Do you stretch before you run, after or both? Is it OK to skip stretching if you’re short on time? And what’s the deal with static versus […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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At our annual Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Run on Aug. 24, we presented our 2025 Most Inspirational Member of the Year award to Mari Lynn Crowley of Bloomington (MN) Moms on the Run. For the past eight years, Mari Lynn has been an anchor of her Moms on the Run community. She […]
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More than 250 runners joined us for this year’s Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Run at beautiful Lake Phalen in St. Paul and online virtually. For our in-person event, we were greeted with perfect, fall-like temps for our race! (Amazing after last year’s heat wave.) If you ran with us, you can find […]
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Can you believe we are at race week?! We made it! Let’s make the most of this week before the starting line. Here’s our chance to slow down, reflect on our journey, and celebrate all the effort that brought us here. After weeks of showing up for runs, pushing through hard workouts, and staying committed […]
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WHAT DO DATA AND SCIENCE HAVE TO DO WITH RUNNING? Moms on the Run and Human Powered Health were featured on Aug. 6 on WCCO, a CBS station in Minneapolis, to showcase how data and science help improve training and life. Chanhassen/Chaska (MN) Moms on the Run member Valerie Vadnais Wall, who has been running […]
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You’ve trained hard, built your endurance, and put in the speed work. Now it’s time to let that hard work pay off! In the final week or two before a race, a proper taper can help you arrive at the starting line feeling fresh, strong, and ready to go. While tapers for shorter races aren’t […]