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.
In the News: Moms on the Run member uses data, science, running to improve her life
What do data and science have to do with running? Moms on the Run and Human Powered Health were featured on Aug. 6 on WCCO, a CBS station in Minneapolis, to showcase how data and science help improve training and life. Chanhassen/Chaska (MN) Moms on the Run member Valerie Vadnais [...]
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Aug
Aug
Taper Time! Easing up without Losing Your Momentum
You’ve trained hard, built your endurance, and put in the speed work. Now it’s time to let that hard work pay off! In the final week or two before a race, a proper taper can help you arrive at the starting line feeling fresh, strong, and ready to go. While [...]
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Aug
Aug
Find Your Race Pace
If you’ve ever started a race feeling amazing only to crash halfway through, you’ve discovered one of the biggest challenges in racing: Pace! How fast should you go so that you don’t burn out too soon, and are able to stay the course (pun intended!) and finish strong? Last week, [...]
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Jul
Jul
Running Through Perimenopause and Menopause
For many women, running has always been a source of strength, clarity and community. You may remember the challenges and excitement while running pregnant, and the way running has carried you through past significant changes. When perimenopause or menopause hits, running can suddenly feel different. Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, fatigue and mood [...]
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Jul
Jul
Simple Strategies to Race Smarter (and Feel Better Doing It)
Many of us have a big race coming up: for us at Moms on the Run it’s the Moms on the Run 5K/10K! So let’s talk strategies to race smarter. While your training lays the foundation, how you approach the race — from pacing to mindset and more — can [...]
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Jul
Jul
Post-Race Cool Down: Don’t skip out!
You’ve crossed the finish line—sweaty, spent, and smiling (or maybe grimacing). Whether you’ve just set a personal best or simply accomplished the goal of finishing, it’s tempting to stop moving and collapse into celebration. But before you grab your post-race snack and snap a selfie with your medal, there’s one [...]
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Jul
Jul