Category Archives: Running

Link to YouTube video on tempo runs

Training Tip with Carrie: Tempo Run

Today, our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, shares about tempo training. The goal during a tempo run is to maintain a challenging pace that is comfortably hard but sustainable for a prolonged period. It should be a pace that feels “controlled discomfort.” You’re pushing yourself but are still able to maintain good form while […]

Video Link to youtube on intervals

Training Tip: Intervals Defined

We do a lot of intervals during Moms on the Run workout classes. Today, our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, shares a bit more about interval training.   Intervals provide an effective way to challenge your body, improve aerobic capacity and enhance performance by pushing your limits in controlled bursts. Listen in!  

Training Tip with Carrie: Race Tactics (Part 3)

So, you’re registered for your next race. What’s your game plan? Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, offers some tips regarding race tactics for the beginning, middle and end of a race. Today’s video is part 3 and the final in our series and focuses on the push at the end […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Race Tactics (Part 1)

As race season gears up, Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, offers some tips regarding race tactics for the beginning, middle and end of a race. Today’s video focuses on your game plan at the beginning of a race. Listen in and save this for the next time you’re headed for […]

Training Tip with Carrie: Runners’ Safety on the Trails

Today’s training tip is the final in our series on runners’ safety and is focused on safety while out on the trails. Moms on the Run National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson, encourages us with four tips to help us be prepared for and enjoy our trail running.

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 […]

Women running with a stroller

In the Media: Looking for a Jogging Stroller?

What features should you look for when choosing a jogging stroller? Jenna Allerson, franchise owner of Apple Valley and Farmington Moms on the Run and mom of three, was recently featured in Self Magazine in an article titled, “The 11 Best Jogging Strollers for a Smooth, Reliable Ride.” Check it out!