Introducing PLANKSgiving — a fun challenge leading up to Thanksgiving. On Nov. 18-27, join us for 10 days of squats, planks and thanks — all for just $10 — and get a chance every day to earn a cash prize! Each day of the challenge, we’ll give you an exercise to add to your workout, […]
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Moms on the Run Blog
22
Oct
Oct
Votes are in the for the 2024 Diane and Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge of the Twin Cities Marathon and Moms on the Run has won the Run Club category! Twin Cities in Motion will be donating $500 to our charity of choice, Feed My Starving Children. Thank you to all of you who voted […]
08
Oct
Oct
The 2024 Twin Cities Marathon weekend was a crazy one. Congrats to all the runners who ran the TC Marathon or 10 Miles on Sunday, or the 5K and 10K on Saturday. You are all so inspiring and had us cheering so loud when we’d see your awesome smiles and the MOTR gear coming our […]
26
Aug
Aug
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]