Jacksonville Moms on the Run member Larissa Faulkner is a woman whose story exemplifies hard work and determination. After joining Moms on the Run three years ago, she’s taken on goals outside her comfort zone — and lost 120 pounds in the process. Larissa’s story and uplifting demeanor have inspired several to nominate her as inspiring […]
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Mike Ewaldt was an inspiration to all of us at Moms on the Run, and we are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Mike and his sister, Niki Ronnan, crossed many finish lines — several marathons, 20-milers, 5Ks, Ragnars and other races — as she ran pushing his wheelchair. Niki never planned on running […]
Today’s Ask Coach Carrie is “How easy should we run on easy days?” Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about what it means to run at a conversational pace. So many of our runners hit the road hard every single run — which sounds great in theory but is not […]
Today we feature a fun question in our Ask Coach Carrie series: How long should you keep a sports bra? The answer may surprise you. Listen in as Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, gives us some tips regarding an essential item in our running gear.
It doesn’t matter the distance — whether it’s the last 5 miles in a marathon or the few minutes in a 5K, negative thoughts will start creeping in: “I’m tired!” “I’m dying!” “I can’t do this!” But then we round the corner and see the finish line and our legs kick it in. What changed? […]
Believe you can do hard things! That’s the message of today’s training tip from Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson. No matter in running or in life, there is power in positive thinking. Your mental attitude is crucial to your overall health.
Change “I can’t do this” into “I can do this.” Adopting a positive mindset increases your chances of success. Learn a few ways to incorporate positive thinking into your daily training. Learn More from Realbuzz.com
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about cross training. What is cross training and what are the benefits for runners? Cross training is any activity that complements your running training and makes you a better runner. Examples include strength training, swimming, cycling, walking and hiking, yoga and pilates. Cross […]
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about easy days! What defines an easy day? And why should you have it in your training schedule? Carrie defines easy days as a run at a conversational pace, meaning you can easily talk during this pace. It’s basically a recovery run that […]
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about another favorite topic: rest days! It is important to write in a day off once a week on your training schedule. Taking a day off can help strengthen your body, sharpen your focus and reenergize your spirit. Rest right and you’ll run […]