You have a hectic life: work, kids, meals, errands… But you kind of secretly want to run a 5K. Maybe you’ve watched others cross a finish line and thought, “Hey, could I ever do that?” Spoiler alert: yes. A 5K is absolutely within reach for most people, even if your days are full. It doesn’t […]
So, you’ve decided to run your first marathon. Congratulations! That’s a huge goal and an incredible adventure. Whether you’ve been running for years or just recently fell in love with the sport, your first marathon will challenge you in ways that are both physical and deeply rewarding. At Moms on the Run, we believe every […]
You don’t have to look far to find a social media post claiming that running and other high intensity exercise is bad for you, especially after a certain age, because it leads to an increase in cortisol. Influencers state that high cortisol increases belly fat, prevents weight loss and causes other health problems. Is this […]
What an amazing weekend to be a runner in the Twin Cities. Congrats to all the runners who ran the TC Marathon, Half or 10 Mile on Sunday, or the 5K and 10K on Saturday. You are all so inspiring and had us cheering so loud when we’d see your awesome smiles and the MOTR […]
As our autumn days grow shorter, many of our runs become grayer and darker. Pre-dawn and post-sunset runs can feel peaceful and freeing but they also bring unique safety considerations. Here are our expert tips to help you feel safe during winter miles. Try Wearable SOS & Live Tracking Smartbands and running-specific GPS watches now […]
Congratulations to Jacksonville Moms on the Run Franchise Owner, Amy Magdalein-Gurley. She received the Remarkable Volunteer Award, a national honor presented by Girls on the Run International! Amy noted she was asked to talk about Jacksonville Moms on the Run at a GOTR coach training session. But instead, they surprised her with the national volunteer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
