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? […]
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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 […]
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about a favorite topic: sleep! We’ll repeat it over and over — sleep is critical for our bodies. And if you’re serious about running and feeling your best, prioritize a good night’s rest like it was written into your training plan. Sleep […]
Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about the best time of day to do a workout. Hint: Know your body and what works for you!
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Lakeville/Burnsville Moms on the Run Franchise Owner and Head Coach, Kim Burggraaf, was recently invited to share her story with The Faces of Lakeville. Writer Annie Collins shares: “Once you start reading this story, you will quickly understand why Kim Burggraaf, franchise owner of Lakeville Moms On The Run, was nominated to be featured as one of The […]
Today’s training tip is all about hill repeats! Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, claims it’s one of her favorite workouts. Listen in as she explains the advantages of hill repeats and how to do them.