Join us- Classes now enrolling!

This fall and winter we will offer both virtual and in-person options, and will make adjustments as needed to accommodate the continually changing landscape of Covid-19. Our in-person classes follow health and safety  policies including social distancing and size limits according to federal, state and local health guidelines. Our virtual options deliver an exceptional LIVE experience of fitness, fun and friendship, all from the convenience of your own home. Join us today to experience a new level of community and connection with Moms on the Run!

REGISTER NOW: Winter Session 1

Moms on the Run is an instructor-led fitness program with coaching to motivate, educate and encourage you on your fitness journey. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, training for a longer distance, or just looking for walking buddies, we have a program for you! You’ll make new friends, find accountability, and have fun while working toward a healthier lifestyle.

Our Winter Training Program provides the support and accountability you need to get through the busy holiday season! We'll help you stay active and get outside. Our 7-week program offers 3 weekly outdoor run options, 2 weekly virtual strength classes, and NEW this year- virtual yoga!  Classes begin Nov. 1!

Class Schedule (Nov. 1- Dec 19):
Virtual Classes:
  • Mondays at 6:00pm  (45 minute virtual HIIT strength and cardio class from the comfort of your own home).
  • Thursdays at 11:30 am  (45 minute virtual strictly strength class from the comfort of your own home)

Outdoor Runs:
  • Wednesdays at 6:00pm* (meet in the Chanhassen High School front parking lot)- 45 min endurance run *reflective gear required
  • Fridays at 11:30am at McKnight Park Chaska- 45 min interval run
  • Saturdays at 8am (locations vary in Chaska, Chanhassen, and Victoria)

Release & Restore Virtual Yoga:
  • ​Sundays at 6:30pm ​​

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Class purchase options:
1x/week
Choose 1 virtual or
outdoor class per week
2x/week
Choose 2 classes
​(virtual or outdoor) per week
Unlimited
Best value! Choose up to 6 classes per week

Class Options

Virtual Training Classes
Our virtual classes will focus on strength & plyometric movements to help increase the power of your stride and aid in injury prevention.  5lb-12lb dumbbells and a mat/towel are recommended. Additional equipment may be utilized, but alternatives will always be available. ​
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​Outdoor Endurance and Interval Runs
​​Bundle up and enjoy the great outdoors while increasing your speed and endurance.  Wednesdays and Saturdays will offer steady paced cardio designed to help build endurance, with an option to increase mileage on Saturdays.  Our Friday lunch run will incorporate interval options and even some hills! 
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​Release & Restore: Yoga For Runners
​With the needs of runners in mind, this class will help you prepare for your weekly workouts, restore your body and calm your mind for the challenges of the week ahead. Keep your muscles long and strong while using yoga to improve breathing, flexibility and core strength.

THE MOTR DIFFERENCE

Instructor Led

Our friendly and professional coaching staff, including certified fitness instructors, offers additional support and expert advice.

Community

​Our unique approach features women of all ages and fitness levels supporting other women. A strong sense of community thrives in this fun team environment. Ultimately, this is the trigger that helps you establish and stick to your fitness routines.

Accountability

​Encouragement and accountability are our forte. Over time, you will form friendships that will help you stay accountable to regular exercise, the program and to each other. Our members-only Facebook group provides support outside of class and helps us stay connected.

Year Round Programming

At Chaska Moms on the Run we love to sweat - no matter what the weather! We offer a variety of year-round programming to help you stay in shape and stay connected to our strong community of women.
     18 Week Signature Training
Our signature 18-week training program lets you attend classes from 1 to 5 times per week. We strongly recommend choosing an interval class at least once a week, which includes a higher level of structure and support. From walkers to runners, women will start at their own level and progress throughout the season.
Fall Strength & Cardio Bootcamp
Our 8-week strength and cardio boot camp offers a variety of workout options to help you get fit. We'll help maximize your metabolism by providing run/walk high intensity interval training (HIIT) at your level. Enhance your fitness level by improving strength, muscle tone, speed and agility.
                Winter Training
                     Now Enrolling!
Change up your regular running routine and take your fitness indoors! The off-season is a great time to focus on strength training with our virtual HIIT and strength classes. You'll raise your heart rate and get incredible results. We'll also have options to layer up and keep up your endurance with outdoor runs as well!

Meet Your Coaches

Kate Walton
Owner/HEad Coach

I am a former elementary school teacher with three awesome kids at home – Brady (12), Allie (9), and Macie (5).  I graduated from the University of Minnesota (go Gophers!) where I competed on the varsity rowing team.
 
I started running after college as I wanted to compete in triathlons (having been a swimmer growing up). Running was my weakest leg, and I really didn't enjoy it.  What really helped was finding a great group of people to run with.  I learned that running with others was FUN and really helped the miles go by quick- and the accountability piece was key!  I learned that the "runner's high" is real and it quickly became my go-to form of exercise.   Through my journey as a runner, I have made so many lifelong friends and have had some incredible experiences, including two marathons and 5 Ragnar relays all in different states.

As a coach at Moms on the Run, I get to share my passion for teaching and my love of running with others. There is nothing better than to see the women in MOTR push themselves and meet goals they once thought were impossible.  The friendships made and fun we've had, are the icing on the cake!  

  
KATIE JACOBS
HEAD COACH
My name is Katie Jacobs and I love fitness! I live in Chanhassen with my 3 daughters and husband.

I began running consistently during college.   I took a marathon training course and completed my first marathon my junior year.  I have since run a couple more marathons, several half marathons and tons of 5k-10 mile races.  I am a certified group fitness instructor and love many forms of exercise however, nothing is as satisfying to me as a hot, sweaty run! I haven't run more than 10 miles recently, but when it comes to training for another long race, well, never say never!  
I am so excited to join MOTR as a coach and be part of this amazing group of women!

Heather O'Neill
Assistant Coach

My name is Heather and I am looking forward to my third season of MOTR and my second year as volunteer coach. I started running in my 30s so that I could complete a triathlon. I ultimately learned to enjoy running enough to have completed a marathon. What I love most about running is that all you need is a pair of running shoes and a step out the door.

I joined MOTR 3 years ago after struggling to take time for myself to workout after becoming a mother. I found MOTR to be a perfect fit for me as I was finally able to commit to a fitness program ... and it led me to a PR in last Fall’s Twin Cities 10-Mile.

​I live in Chanhassen with my husband, 6 year old son, and 4 year old daughter.

​JEn Swanson
Assistant Coach

I am a busy mom of 2 girls, Hannah (14) and Loren (12), wife of a traveling husband, work as an Occupational therapist and am a wellness advocate.  

I didn’t start running until I was in my mid-thirties and found 30-40 minutes of time while my kids were at a class or practice and running was the easiest and most convenient way to exercise. I soon fell in love and very slowly worked on increasing distance, strength and endurance.

​Moms on the Run has been the most enjoyable group exercise I have participated in.  It is a perfect balance of fun and sweat.  I love getting to know like minded women who care about their health and each other.
Michelle
​Louis
ASSISTANT COACH
I grew up locally and lived in other places of the country and world before returning to my roots a couple of years ago. My husband and I bought my childhood home and moved back to Chaska with our two kids: Claire (10) and Collin (7). I have been a college/graduate school professor for about 15 years and recently transitioned into doing leadership coaching and consulting.
 
I have loved to run my entire life, and running with a team is especially rewarding for me: I served as the captain of my high school track and cross country running teams and went on to be a college athlete in cross country and track. When I married another college runner, we couldn’t help but host a 5k run for friends and family on the weekend of our wedding… despite how dorky our guests might think that was!  We spent the pre-parenting years of our marriage training together and traveling to destination marathons. Joining MOTR helped me find new friends when I moved back to the area, pushed me back into the running rhythms I had lost in early parenthood, and spurred me on to finish my 13th marathon a few months ago. I also serve as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, an organization that creatively teaches life skills to girls aged 3rd-5th grade in the context of running. ​

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