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Moms on the Run Blog

Woodbury MOTRs doing outdoor strength and conditioning by yoga mats

In the News: FranchiseWire Features Moms on the Run

When our CEO and Founder, Karissa Johnson, started a fitness group at a park in her small town, she never dreamt it would lead to a nation-wide franchise business model. Karissa and Moms on the Run were featured in FranchiseWire in an article about moms who have created franchises to help other moms provide for […]

11 Lakeville-Burnsville Moms on the Run members standing by a tree smiling

Earth Day: Plogging (And a Surprise Reward!)

You never know what you’re going to find when you’re plogging! If you haven’t heard of plogging, it is a combination of running, jogging and picking up garbage. In honor of Earth Day, Lakeville/Burnsville Moms on the Run chose to plog during their morning run — and they were literally rewarded with a surprise! Franchise Owner […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Stretch Series Part 1 – Knee Hug

Grab your mat and join Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, for a great big hug — knee hug, that is. This is a great stretch for the lower back. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, up to 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain during […]