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Run the Coast destination weekend by Moms on the Run

Destination Run Recap: 2024 Run the Coast

What do you get when more than 50 members of Moms on the Run come together for a race weekend? Lots of activity, encouragement, running gear and fun! We had an awesome time at Run the Coast on Jan. 11-15, our third destination run weekend, where we descended on Oceanside, California (and the beautiful Seabird […]

Jen Rhines running

Jen Rhines joins us at Run the Coast

Three-time Olympian and two-time Masters record holder Jen Rhines will be our guest speaker during our Run the Coast destination weekend. Jen is a professional runner sponsored by Adidas and her accomplishments are many. Jen was a five-time NCAA individual champion at Villanova in the 5000 meters (1994, 1995, and 1996), 5000 meters (1995), and […]

Two women standing and girl in jogging stroller at start of race

Meet Anna {& Maya}: November’s Inspiring Members

New Brighton/St. Anthony Moms on the Run coach Anna Carlson and her daughter Maya celebrated a couple of important milestones — turning 50 and 16, respectively — by crossing the finish line of their first marathon together. However, this was not your ordinary marathon training and finish line. That’s because Anna and teammate Blair pushed […]

Shaun, inspiring member

Meet Shaun: October’s Inspiring Member

It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday morning and Blaine Moms on the Run member Shaun Olson is already at the high school track helping to lead the pre-dawn workout for Moms on the Run. Tuesday, her wake-up call is 5 a.m., when she’ll hit the road to meet up with a group of men from […]

A 10k finisher, Dr. Angela Voight and Carrie Tollefson

Expert Spotlight: Dr. Angela Voight

Dr. Angela Voight (pictured middle at this year’s Moms on the Run 5K/10K) practices sports medicine, offering specialties that include ankle, foot, knee, and shoulder. As a runner herself, she understands the dedication of runners and the rigors of marathon races. Dr. Angela Voight and the Running Community When she’s not treating the athletes under […]

Ann Schama, inspiring member

Meet Ann: August’s Inspiring Member

Ann Shama of Chanhassen/Chaska (MN) Moms on the Run was not a runner until the pandemic hit and her husband encouraged her to get outside. That fall, she joined Moms on the Run and has completed many 5Ks, 10Ks, 10 Milers and two half marathons — plus recruited her son into running, as well. Read […]

Meet Yvette: July’s Inspiring Member

This month’s inspiring member, Yvette Marier of Hastings (MN) Moms on the Run, lives the motto “you can do hard things.” She just finished her second half marathon and is currently crushing her 10,000 steps/day streak with over 1,000 days — and counting. Read more of Yvette’s story and learn why she’s our inspiring member […]