 Last weekend was Twin Cities Marathon weekend in Minnesota — and it was a beautiful fall day for a run! Congrats to all of our amazing women who trained hard and ran their hearts out — from 10 mile to marathon to Loony Challenge (5K, 10K + 10 Mile). Check out some of the fun photos from our cheer zone.
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 Larissa at class, 2022 Jacksonville Moms on the Run member Larissa Faulkner is a woman whose story exemplifies hard work and determination. After joining Moms on the Run three years ago, she's taken on goals outside her comfort zone — and lost 120 pounds in the process.
Larissa's story and uplifting demeanor have inspired several to nominate her as inspiring member. Fellow member June shared: "The person who inspires us in St Johns is Larissa. She is one of most focused, determined women I have ever met and does it all with poise and a quiet confidence. Amazing woman." Jacksonville Franchise Owner and Coach Amy Magdalein agreed. "Larissa is amazing," she remarked. "She is a mother of two and her hubby travels a lot for work so she handles all the kid and house duties and didn't take time for herself for a long time. She started running with MOTR in 2019 then took a break during the pandemic but she rejoined us recently and she is killing it! She was overweight and knew she was unhealthy and wanted to get stronger for her babies. She decided she wanted to lose the weight and set her sights on getting healthy and that's exactly what she did. She is one of the hardest working women in our group. She doesn't complain or stop EVER. She keeps moving and challenging herself to do a little more than she did the class before. She is truly an inspiration to us all!" Read more of our Q & A with Larissa and learn why she is October's inspiring member.  Mike Ewaldt was an inspiration to all of us at Moms on the Run, and we are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Mike and his sister, Niki Ronnan, crossed many finish lines — several marathons, 20-milers, 5Ks, Ragnars and other races — as she ran pushing his wheelchair. Niki never planned on running until her mom signed her up for Moms on the Run in 2010. She began to take her brother out on the trails with her, calling themselves Team Heart: she was the legs; he was the heart. Niki became a coach for many years with Stillwater and White Bear Lake Moms on the Run. We want to send our deepest condolences to Niki and her family on their loss. Read more of their story here and watch here. And in memory of Mike, remember “you are lucky you can run.”
It doesn't matter the distance — whether it's the last 5 miles in a marathon or the few minutes in a 5K, negative thoughts will start creeping in: "I'm tired!" "I'm dying!" "I can't do this!" But then we round the corner and see the finish line and our legs kick it in. What changed? Our thinking. All of a sudden we're telling ourselves we got this. Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about mental training and how important it is not only for running but in life. Our brains tell us we can't go on long before our bodies do. We need to train our brains the same way we train our legs. Listen in!  Our Month of Miles Challenge is designed to help you stay motivated and accountable. Move your body every day: running, jogging, intervals, and walking all count (walking is encouraged!). Each week you'll set a goal to maintain or increase your distance at least 10 percent. Your challenge goals are personal — you'll start right where you are and your only competition is YOU!
For less than $10 a week, you will receive regular inspiration and support from our Moms on the Run coaches and teammates. Your entry in this challenge will include all of the following:
While this is a personal challenge, we'll also be tracking our total miles as one big team! Let's see how far we can travel together! |
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