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Saint Paul - Como

Moms on the Run is an instructor-led fitness program with coaching to motivate, educate and encourage you on your journey. You’ll make new friends, find accountability and have fun while working toward a healthier lifestyle.

Join us for our Polar Season!

We continue to 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. View our COVID-19 Class Policy here.

Our virtual options deliver an exceptional experience of fitness, fun and friendship, all with the convenience of your preferred time and location. Use weekly recordings from our coaching team and take us with you on your run!

Join us today to experience a new level of community and connection with Moms on the Run!

REGISTER NOW: Polar Season Starts November 2!
Three Polar Sessions are offered over the winter, each are 7 weeks long. Save when you register for two or three sessions at a time! 

Polar #1 runs November 2 through December 20, 2020
Polar #2 runs January 4 through February 21, 2021
Polar #3 runs February 22 though April 11, 2021

Our three 7-week Polar Sessions a variety of workout options to help you stay strong through the winter and maintain your fitness. 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. Bonus! You’ll make new friends, find accountability, and have fun while working toward your fitness goals.

Cardiovascular Interval Training and Strength:
- 20 minutes of walk/run intervals with 20 minutes of strength training (5lb weights are encouraged)
- Two sessions per week will be recorded and available for download (one session = one recorded interval plus one live zoom or recorded strength)
Endurance Runs:
- Steady paced cardio classes designed to help build endurance, with an option to increase mileage
- One session per week will be recorded and available for download
- In-person options will be offered as allowed and following all MN Department of Health guidelines
CoHiNo Surprise:
- In person classes with a variety of options throughout the winter, using our Minnesota weather as a guide
- Cardio, strength, and a unique challenge every week
- May include: sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, playground workouts, skiing, running, and member suggestions!
Release & Restore Yoga
- 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.
- Free trial class for registered members on November 1st!

Day	Time	Class Type	Class Location	Coach
Monday	6:30pm	Virtual LIVE Strength (also recorded and shared weekly)	Zoom & Facebook Live, Video Recording	Carrie Tollefson
Wednesday	6:00am	In-person Endurance	36th & W. River Pkwy	Emma Jorstad
Thursday	6:00pm	CoHiNo Surprise (45 minutes)	Varies Each Week	Carrie Wolf
Saturday	8:30am	In-person Endurance	Summit & River Road	Anshan Eckard & Sandra Eng
Sunday	3:00pm	In-person Endurance	Como Pavilion	Rachel Shands & Carrie Wolf
Sunday	6:30pm	Release & Restore Yoga	Zoom Live	Coach Rhonda
Virtual	Flexible	Recorded Interval #1	Audio Recording	Carrie Tollefson
Virtual	Flexible	Recorded Interval #2	Audio Recording	Coach Rotation
Virtual	Flexible	Recorded Strength #2	Video Recording	Laura Ochoco
Virtual	Flexible	Recorded Endurance	Audio Recording	Coach Rotation

PoLAR SEASON REGISTRATION OPTIONS

For all options, you will select a primary location and are invited to flex your membership to Como, Highland Park, or Nokomis as needed. In addition to our instructor-led virtual and in-person options, #CoHiNo MOTR membership includes:

all National Moms on the Run (MOTR) training plans, promotions, events, and benefits
exclusive access to a private Facebook group for support and accountability
weekly local newsletter with the training plan for each week and bonus content
invitations to team gatherings and social events throughout the season (as safe and appropriate)
popular distance race training plans (Grandma's Half & Full Marathon, Twin Cities 10 mile and Marathon, etc) aligned to the class training plans so you can attend class and meet your training goals
challenges with prizes and friendly, low-stakes competition
fitness, fun, and friendship!

Save 10% when you register for any two Polar Sessions or 20% when you register for all three!

Polar #1 runs November 2 through December 20, 2020
Polar #2 runs January 4 through February 21, 2021
Polar #3 runs February 22 though April 11, 2021

Pricing for Each 7 week Session:

1x Per Week	2x Per Week	3x Per Week	Unlimited Pass	Flex 10 Pass
$79	$149	$179	$199	$119
Attend or download one class each week (interval+ strength, coached endurance run, or yoga)	Attend or download any two classes each week (interval+ strength, coached endurance runs, or yoga)	Attend or download up to three classes each week (interval+ strength, coached endurance runs, or yoga)	Best Value! Attend or download unlimited classes per week!	Attend or download any 10 classes over 7 weeks (interval+ strength, coached endurance runs, or yoga)

Contact aliciawaeffler@momsontherun.com for monthly payment plan options. Due to expenses incurred at the beginning of our season, we are unable to offer refunds or cancel upcoming payments. For more information on our refund policy please see our FAQs.

Not sure if you're ready to register? Join us for a free class!

FREE TRIAL CLASS!

MEET Your COACHES

Our coaching team includes twelve phenomenal women who are committed to helping every member reach their goals! Meet these women below to learn more about how the #CoHiNo MOTR community will support your wellness journey.

Carrie Tollefson

Carrie's running career began in high school where she was a 13-time state champion. She competed at Villanova University, where she was a 5-time NCAA Champion and the 1998 NCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. In her post collegiate career, she won three national championships and earned the #1 spot in the country in 2004 after winning the 1500-meter at the U.S. Olympic Trials and going on to represent the U.S. in the Olympic Games in Athens.

Carrie is currently the National MOTR Fitness Director, an ESPN2 analyst and a commentator for national events. She lives and trains here in Minnesota with her husband Charlie and their three children.

Heather Dupont

Heather been with Moms on the Run since 2014. She had never considered running before but joined the group after her second child and quickly found herself hooked. You'll often find her running with her dog Derby who is pretty convinced he’s also a member of MOTR.

When she's not running, Heather is most commonly chasing down her two daughters, or trying to figure out what country her husband is currently flying to. She works part-time and also spends as much free time as she can sewing or reading (after she gets out for a run).

Laura Ochoco

Laura passionately believes that anyone can become a runner, regardless of fitness level, age, speed, or distance. After very limited experience running on her own, she joined Moms on the Run in 2016 and found an amazing community of support and encouragement. She ran her first 10k in 2017 and it has become her favorite distance.

In addition to running, Laura enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, traveling, playing board games with her husband and son, and binging the latest Netflix shows.

Anshan Eckard

Anshan joined Moms on the Run in 2016, shortly after her second child was born. Though she had been running consistently for a few years prior, she sought encouragement for making room for exercise in her life while having two young children. Moms on the Run brought the sense of community she craved since moving to Minnesota. She loves seeing the Highland team grow, and the friendships and support that it brings.

Anshan owns a private practice in the Highland neighborhood, and spends her free time knitting, biking with the family, gardening (ask her about her cut flower garden!), or cultivating her new hobby of home coffee roasting.

Anshan coaches on Saturday mornings during the Polar season.

Rachel Shands

Rachel has been an MOTR participant at St. Paul Como since 2012, when her daughter was a year old. She can’t imagine life without this program. MOTR has made her a better runner than she ever dreamed possible. She’s met amazing people. She also loves how much running supports her emotional and mental health. She is inspired by every MOTR participant and is excited to support this community as a coach.

Rachel lives in St. Paul with her husband, daughter, and cat. She works as a manager at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. In addition to running, she loves cooking, traveling, listening to music and going to concerts.

Emma Jorstad

Emma was an occasional runner in college, and joined MOTR after a disappointing 10k race. She was excited to improve her running, do some "real" workouts, and be accountable to regular exercise. As an introvert, she was stepping out of her comfort zone. But what she discovered was a welcoming group of women, so uplifting, gracious and fun! She had no idea she would be joining a strong, driven community who would push, encourage and support her so unconditionally in running and in life. She was nervous about the commitment and cost, but says those quickly became defaults in her budget and calendar. Now on the coaching team, she is honored to help women achieve goals they never knew were possible.

When she is not running, Emma works full time in the IT area and enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter. If there is time after all of that, she likes to read, travel and attempt to sew.

Sandra Eng

Sandra joined MOTR in 2019 after a couple of years of (gentle) arm twisting from a fellow coach. She was immediately drawn in by the support, accountability, and sense of community offered by MOTR.

Although Sandra ran track in high school, she never really considered herself a runner until last year. She ran her first 5K in over 20 years in July 2019, and hasn't looked back since. Sandra has fully caught the running bug, having subsequently run the TC 10 Mile, two Ragnar relays, and a half marathon. She's currently training for the virtual TC Marathon, because, as she's learned countless time through the team's encouragement, she knows she can do hard things!

In her non-running life, Sandra is a psychologist in private practice, and a sometimes professional crochet designer. She's glad to have picked up a hobby that requires a little more movement than crocheting! She lives near Lake Nokomis with her son, daughter, and two cats.

Meg Nodzon

Meg is thrilled to be assistant coaching this season! In 2007, Meg ran her first 5K race, but she didn’t start running in earnest until she joined MOTR-Como in 2016. It taught her how to love running alongside others and how to build strength for long runs. Since joining MOTR, Meg ran her first 10K, 10 mile, and ½ marathon races. The TC 10-mile is her favorite race. Meg is proud to be a three-time Summit Series-MNy participant (four races, including the TC-10, annually).

When she isn’t running, Meg enjoys yoga and group fitness classes and has been practicing vinyasa yoga for over twelve years. She enjoys entering her baked goods in the Minnesota State Fair and going to the drive-in movies with family and friends. Meg lives with her husband and is a puppy-mom to dog Pepper Potts.

Carrie Wolf

Carrie joined Moms on the Run in 2018. She wanted to find some “me time” and always loved running. She was hesitant about joining because she was worried about not being in good enough shape to run with a group. She had no idea how amazing and encouraging the community would be. She has been able to improve both her speed and distance and is ready to help anyone who feels the same way she did. Carrie works as the laboratory supervisor for the Newborn Screening Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. She spends her free time hiking, playing board games, going to concerts, and keeping up with her daughter.

Heather Clark

Heather joined Moms on the Run in 2012 to find accountability to a workout routine after having her second son. She has been coaching since 2011 and says running keeps her grounded, and find balance in all the hustle as a Mom to four boys. Running allows her to set an example for her kids about the benefit of an active lifestyle.

Heather works outside the home in the health insurance industry and enjoys watching her kids find their passion in the sports they participate in, cooking, and drinking coffee ... that last one is a life necessity! She looks forward to meeting new members and helping them find a love for running and reach their goals no matter how small or big!

Erica Wacker

Erica Wacker first joined Moms on the Run when her family moved to St. Paul from Chicago in 2013. After a couple years off with kid #2, she rejoined in 2017 and has been an active member ever since. Before MOTR, Erica didn't really like running and only did it out of obligation to get some exercise. Fast forward to 2020, and she's done a half marathon, Ragnar relay, 10-mile race, and countless 5Ks and 10Ks over the past several years. She is excited to join the coaching staff as a sub and give back to this community that's given her so much!

Erica lives in Mac Groveland with her (ultra running) husband, two sons and dog. She currently works in government communications and also writes for Minnesota Parent magazine.

Alicia Waeffler, Owner
Alicia joined Moms on the Run in 2018, shortly after her second child turned two. The instant community and accountability were transformational in her journey back to wellness. Alicia is the owner of both St. Paul locations (Como and Highland) plus the Minneapolis location at Nokomis. She is honored to be a part of and support this amazing community of women.

Alicia lives in St. Paul with her husband and their two children. She can often be found baking, hiking, running, gardening, or playing outside with her kids.

Marathon and Half Marathon Training Plans

Moms on the Run offers training programs to current customers who are training for a marathon or half marathon. Our training plans have been designed by our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.

Year Round Programming

At Moms on the Run we love to run - 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

Strength & Cardio Boot Camp

September 2021 - November 2021
Registration Opens August 2021

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 Program

November 2020-April 2021
Register Now!

Change up your regular running routine and take your fitness indoors! We offer strength training that will help you maintain the strength and fitness you gained over the summer and fall. We also have options to layer up and keep up your endurance with outdoor weekend runs.

18 Week Signature Training

April 2021 - August 2021
Registration Opens February 2021

Our signature 18-week training program lets you attend classes from 1 to 9 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.