Welcome to our blog at Moms on the Run. From training tips to news to heartwarming stories of personal achievement and more, our blog is your go-to destination for everything mom-runner related. Within these pages, we offer more than just stories; we cultivate a community where every woman finds support while on her fitness journey.
How to Master Proper Running Form and Why it Matters for Every Mom Runner
Whether you’re brand new to running or chasing your next PR, understanding proper running form matters. It creates a more efficient, powerful stride that helps you run stronger and smarter. Running isn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other. It’s a dynamic whole-body movement. When done well, [...]
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Mar
Mar
Runners and GLP-1s
National surveys estimate that about one in eight U.S. adults have now taken a GLP-1, whether for diabetes, weight loss or other indications. With the rapid expansion of GLP-1 use among the general population, it’s important that we take a look at how they may be impacting the health and [...]
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Feb
Feb
CAN YOU RUN A 5K? YES!
You have a hectic life: work, kids, meals, errands… But you kind of secretly want to run a 5K. Maybe you’ve watched others cross a finish line and thought, “Hey, could I ever do that?” Spoiler alert: yes. A 5K is absolutely within reach for most people, even if your [...]
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Dec
Dec
What You Need to Know When Training for Your First Marathon
So, you’ve decided to run your first marathon. Congratulations! That’s a huge goal and an incredible adventure. Whether you’ve been running for years or just recently fell in love with the sport, your first marathon will challenge you in ways that are both physical and deeply rewarding. At Moms on [...]
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Dec
Dec
The Skinny on Cortisol and Exercise
You don’t have to look far to find a social media post claiming that running and other high intensity exercise is bad for you, especially after a certain age, because it leads to an increase in cortisol. Influencers state that high cortisol increases belly fat, prevents weight loss and causes [...]
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Oct
Oct
TC Marathon Weekend: Congrats Runners! (P.S. We’d love your vote!)
What an amazing weekend to be a runner in the Twin Cities. Congrats to all the runners who ran the TC Marathon, Half or 10 Mile on Sunday, or the 5K and 10K on Saturday. You are all so inspiring and had us cheering so loud when we’d see your [...]
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Oct
Oct