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In the News: Moms on the Run member uses data, science, running to improve her life

WHAT DO DATA AND SCIENCE HAVE TO DO WITH RUNNING? Moms on the Run and Human Powered Health were featured on Aug. 6 on WCCO, a CBS station in Minneapolis, to showcase how data and science help improve training and life. Chanhassen/Chaska (MN) Moms on the Run member Valerie Vadnais Wall, who has been running […]

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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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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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15 Years Running: Q&A with Karissa

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 […]

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In the News: Inspiring Member Vidya

  Jacksonville Moms on the Run member Vidya Ramachandran was featured on News 4 Jax for crossing the finish line of her first 15K, the Gate River Run. “V,” as her teammates call her, joined Moms on the Run one year ago and committed to making time for her health and fitness. Vidya said she […]

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In the News: Shakopee Valley Moms on the Run

Shakopee (MN) Moms on the Run was recently featured in Shakopee Valley News. Angie Burgess, franchise owner of Shakopee Moms on the Run, shared about the benefits of staying active outdoors this time of year. ​​“Mental health-wise, I think it’s huge,” she said. “People start to, as the weather gets colder, kind of just head […]

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In the News: Kim Burggraaf, Owner of Lakeville Moms on the run

Lakeville/Burnsville Moms on the Run Franchise Owner and Head Coach, Kim Burggraaf, was recently invited to share her story with The Faces of Lakeville. Writer Annie Collins shares:  “Once you start reading this story, you will quickly understand why Kim Burggraaf, franchise owner of Lakeville Moms On The Run, was nominated to be featured as one of The […]