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In the News: Runner Safety with Jacksonville Moms on the Run

In the wake of the death of Laken Hope Riley, a University of Georgia nursing student who was murdered while out for a run, Jacksonville Moms on the Run was asked to talk about runner safety. One of our top priorities at Moms on the Run is safety, and the best way to do that […]

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Destination Run Recap: 2024 Run the Coast

What do you get when more than 50 members of Moms on the Run come together for a race weekend? Lots of activity, encouragement, running gear and fun! We had an awesome time at Run the Coast on Jan. 11-15, our third destination run weekend, where we descended on Oceanside, California (and the beautiful Seabird […]

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Meet Anna {& Maya}: November’s Inspiring Members

New Brighton/St. Anthony Moms on the Run coach Anna Carlson and her daughter Maya celebrated a couple of important milestones — turning 50 and 16, respectively — by crossing the finish line of their first marathon together. However, this was not your ordinary marathon training and finish line. That’s because Anna and teammate Blair pushed […]

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Twin Cities Marathon Cancelled due to Black Flag Conditions

Early on Oct. 1 Twin Cites Marathon officials Cancelled the Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile in Minnesota the morning of the race. For thousands of runners, the news was devastating despite concern about the extreme heat conditions. Minneapolis set a new record of 92 degrees on Oct. 1. It breaks an old record from […]

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Meet Shaun: October’s Inspiring Member

It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday morning and Blaine Moms on the Run member Shaun Olson is already at the high school track helping to lead the pre-dawn workout for Moms on the Run. Tuesday, her wake-up call is 5 a.m., when she’ll hit the road to meet up with a group of men from […]

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Expert Spotlight: Dr. Angela Voight

Dr. Angela Voight (pictured middle at this year’s Moms on the Run 5K/10K) practices sports medicine, offering specialties that include ankle, foot, knee, and shoulder. As a runner herself, she understands the dedication of runners and the rigors of marathon races. Dr. Angela Voight and the Running Community When she’s not treating the athletes under […]