More than 330 runners joined us for the 2024 race! Participants ran the Moms on the Run 5K/10K and Kids Runs at beautiful Lake Phalen in St. Paul and online virtually. For our in-person event, we were greeted with steamy hot temps. If you ran the 2024 race with us, view your race results. We […]
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Moms on the Run Blog
14
Aug
Aug
If you’re looking to build a sustainable habit of chasing goals and maintaining your cardiovascular health through running, you must find your why. What is your Why? Your why is the deep, personal reason behind why you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement. It’s what drives you to keep going, even when the […]
09
Aug
Aug
Let’s Dive into the Importance of Proper Post-Run Nutrition! After pushing your body through miles of effort, refueling through post-run nutrition is crucial. It’s needed for recovery and getting the most out of your training. During a long run, your body depletes its glycogen stores, breaks down muscle tissue, and loses essential electrolytes through sweat. […]
02
Aug
Aug
Fueling for the long run: Long runs are a staple of so many of our training programs. As runners we know that how we feel during the long run comes down to how we fuel during it. Here are some important questions to dive into: When do I know I need to fuel during a run? How long of a […]
22
Jul
Jul
What Should I Eat Before a Run? How Much? When? Fueling properly before a run is key to ensuring you have the energy and endurance to perform your best. Aim to eat a balanced meal or snack – ideally one or more hours before your run. Focus on eating on easily digestible carbohydrates for quick […]
17
Jul
Jul
Injuries can be a tough setback for runners, but with the right approach, you can handle them effectively and come back stronger. That’s when making backup plans are essential to overcoming an injury. When we listen to our bodies and rest as needed, we allow proper healing and reduce our recovery time, as opposed to […]
08
Jul
Jul
We can’t continue our discussion on proper rest and recovery without diving further into the topic of SLEEP. We all know it’s healthy for us, but how does it specifically relate to runners? Sleep is when our bodies undergo the most significant repair and recovery processes. During deep sleep, our muscles repair the micro-tears that occur […]
01
Jul
Jul
Stillwater Moms on the Run member Becky Solensten (pictured on the right in the photo) is a warrior. Throughout an intense battle with cancer last year, she continued to show up to class to run, walk and keep getting stronger. In June, she crossed the finish line of Grandma’s Half Marathon in Duluth, Minn., after […]
01
Jul
Jul
Last week we talked about how rest days are an important part of recovery. Let’s look closer at why they are so important, how to schedule them, and even how to NOT schedule them! (An unplanned day of rest when you need one is A-OK!) And what is the difference between an active recovery day […]
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Jun
Jun
Recovery deserves a lot of attention! Let’s see if we can simplify a daunting task and make it an easy part of our routine. Recovery doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest methods are the most effective. First and foremost, prioritize rest and sleep. Giving your body adequate time to recover is crucial for […]