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.
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
10 Tips for Staying Safe During Winter Runs
As our autumn days grow shorter, many of our runs become grayer and darker. Pre-dawn and post-sunset runs can feel peaceful and freeing but they also bring unique safety considerations. Here are our expert tips to help you feel safe during winter miles. Try Wearable SOS & Live Tracking Smartbands [...]
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Sep
Sep
Jacksonville’s Amy Magdalein-Gurley receives GOTR Remarkable Volunteer Award
Congratulations to Jacksonville Moms on the Run Franchise Owner, Amy Magdalein-Gurley, who received the Remarkable Volunteer Award, a national honor presented by Girls on the Run International! Amy noted she was asked to talk about Jacksonville Moms on the Run at a GOTR coach training session — but instead, they [...]
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Sep
Sep
Stretch It Out: A Runner’s Guide to Proper Stretching
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned marathoner, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t forget to stretch!” But what does proper stretching really look like for runners? Do you stretch before you run, after or both? Is it OK to skip stretching if you’re short on time? And what’s [...]
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Aug
Aug
Introducing our 2025 Most Inspirational Member of Year
We have a lot of inspiring members at Moms on the Run. At our annual Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Run on Aug. 24, we presented our 2025 Most Inspirational Member of the Year award to Mari Lynn Crowley of Bloomington (MN) Moms on the Run. For the [...]
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Aug
Aug
2025 Race Recap: Congrats to all of our Runners!
More than 250 runners joined us for this year’s Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Run at beautiful Lake Phalen in St. Paul and online virtually. For our in-person event, we were greeted with perfect, fall-like temps for our race! (Amazing after last year’s heat wave.) If you ran [...]
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Aug
Aug