Author Archives: Julee.Sylvester

Inspiring member, Rosalie, and her husband

Meet Rosalie: April’s Inspiring Member

  Five years ago, Rosalie Spahr began a journey that changed the trajectory of her life. She got the call that she had breast cancer. Shortly after completing treatments, and despite not being a runner, she challenged herself to run a half marathon in Florida in support of breast cancer research and helping families deal […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Runners’ Safety on the Trails

Today’s training tip is the final in our series on runners’ safety and is focused on safety while out on the trails. Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, encourages us with four tips to help us be prepared for and enjoy our trail running.

Inspiring member vidya waves during a race

In the News: Inspiring Member Vidya

  Jacksonville Moms on the Run member Vidya Ramachandran was featured on News 4 Jax for crossing the finish line of her first 15K, the Gate River Run. “V,” as her teammates call her, joined Moms on the Run one year ago and committed to making time for her health and fitness. Vidya said she […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Self Care

Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson is here to remind you self care is essential to your physical, mental and spiritual health. Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy.  Here are some tips from the National Institute of Mental Health to help […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Affirmations

“Believe.” “I can do it.” “I am tough.” These positive word affirmations are so important to our mindset — both in fitness and in life. Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about the importance of the words we tell ourselves to help us remain positive in tackling our goals.