As race season gears up, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, offers tips regarding race tactics for the beginning, middle and end of a race. Today’s video focuses on your game plan at the beginning of a race. Listen in and save this for the next time you’re headed for a […]
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Thousands of women have been a part of Moms on the Run over the years, but only Heather Mihm (besides our founder) has been with us since we began in 2008. Heather is from the Forest Lake Moms in the Run. She exemplifies our ideal of #MOTRstrong. We’re so grateful and proud to have her […]
Listen in as Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, discusses Annoying Things Part 4 of 4. Carrie concludes a lighthearted series about annoying things that people say to runners or that runners do. If you do this, back off!
Listen in as Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, shares Annoying Things part 3 of 4. Carrie continues a lighthearted series about annoying things that people say to runners or that runners do. Today’s focus shifts to us as runners. Have you done this before a race? Admit it… is this […]
April 12, 2023 marks the 15-year anniversary of Moms on the Run. It’s been an incredible run (literally) for our founder, Karissa Johnson, and the thousands of women who have intentionally given our “fitness, fun and friendship” a try. Fifteen years ago, Karissa was simply a young, busy mom — with three kids under the […]
Listen in as Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, shares Annoying Things part 2 of 4. Carrie continues a lighthearted series about annoying things that people say to runners or that runners do. Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one.
Listen in as Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, shares Annoying Things Part 1 of 4. Today she is starting a lighthearted series about annoying things that people say to runners or that runners do. When people find out you’re a runner, how many times have you heard this one?
Five years ago, Rosalie Spahr began a journey that changed the trajectory of her life. She got the call that she had breast cancer. Shortly after completing treatments, and despite not being a runner, she challenged herself to run a half marathon in Florida in support of breast cancer research and helping families deal […]
Today’s training tip is the final in our series on runners’ safety and is focused on safety while out on the trails. Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, encourages us with four tips to help us be prepared for and enjoy our trail running.
“Believe.” “I can do it.” “I am tough.” These positive word affirmations are so important to our mindset — both in fitness and in life. Today, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, talks about the importance of the words we tell ourselves to help us remain positive in tackling our goals.


