Welcome to our bustling 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.
The Importance of Easy Runs
To train to run faster, you need to run slow. Sounds counterintuitive, right?! We aren’t downplaying the importance of speed training as part of your training plan to improve your performance as a runner. However, it’s really important to understand why slow runs are just as important to help you [...]
Apr
Why 30 minutes?
Does a run have to be long to be effective? The amount one should run depends on a person’s individual goals. However, 30 minutes is a great goal that is doable in a busy schedule and has significant health benefits, both physically and mentally. Daily activity is key According to [...]
Apr
Pacing the Iconic Rome Marathon
Moms on the Run franchise owner Amy Magdalein paced the Rome Marathon. Read more about her experience.
Apr
In the News: Runner Safety with Jacksonville Moms on the Run
In the wake of the death of Laken Hope Riley, a University of Georgia nursing student who was murdered while out for a run, Jacksonville Moms on the Run was asked to talk about runner safety. One of our top priorities at Moms on the Run is safety, and the [...]
Feb
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, [...]
Jan
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 [...]
Dec