Are you expecting? That doesn’t mean you have to stop running, of course. Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about running through pregnancy. First and most important, make sure you get approval from your doctor to keep running, then pay attention to a few other factors.
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At Moms on the Run, November is MOVE-ember! Join us for a fun challenge where you’ll move 30 minutes a day for 30 days. Your movement does not have to be running — it just has to be steady. Get creative: dance, vacuum, clean out the garage, scrub the shower — anything that gets the blood pumping!During […]
We had such a blast at our 2022 Destination Run to Clearwater, FL, we are excited to travel to Tempe, AZ for Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona. Join us for a destination run weekend with our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, and Moms on the Run, Jan. 13-16 (with option to stay until the […]
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks tips and gear for running in the rain. Make sure there’s no lightening and you can still get a grip on the road. Then grab a good running jacket and head out the door!
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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 […]
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.