St. Paul - Como Moms on the Run Location

St. 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 your fitness goals. All humans who identify as a woman - with or without children - are welcome!

The St. Paul-Como location is a sister of the St. Paul-Highland and Minneapolis-Nokomis locations (together: CoHiNo). Members of CoHiNo have the added benefit of access to the coaches and schedules from all three locations.

All St. Paul-Como members have access to the schedules at other CoHiNo Locations (Como-Highland-Nokomis).

The schedule for September 12 through November 6:

REGISTER NOW FOR ACCESS TO FITNESS, FUN, AND FRIENDSHIP!

For all options, you will select a primary location and are invited to flex your membership to St. Paul-Como, St. Paul-Highland, or Minneapolis-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 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
your choice of MOTR t-shirt or tank for the Signature Season*
fitness, fun, and friendship!

* Fall and winter registrations do not include a shirt. Shirts can be purchased at the MOTR Gear Store.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

10 or 20 Class Pass	Monthly Subscription - 1x/week	Monthly Subscription - 2x/week	Monthly Subscription - Unlimited
$149/$249	$49/month	$65/month	$79/month
Attend any 10 or any 20 classes over the season. Pass is valid from purchase through November 6, 2022.	Attend any one class per week. You can cancel or pause your subscription at anytime (terms and conditions apply).	Attend any two classes per week. You can cancel or pause your subscription at anytime (terms and conditions apply).	Attend unlimited classes per week. You can cancel or pause your subscription at anytime (terms and conditions apply).

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Refunds are not available. For more information on our refund policy please see our FAQs.

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FREE TRIAL CLASS!

MEET THE 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. Laura is a RRCA Certified Coach.

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 CoHiNo team grow, and the friendships and support that it brings. Anshan is a RRCA Certified Coach.

Anshan owns a private practice in the Highland neighborhood, and spends her free time biking with the family, gardening (ask her about her cut flower garden!), and knitting.

Michelle Trotter-Mathison

Michelle joined Moms on the Run in the spring of 2017 after hearing great things about the program from a fellow coach. She started running 15 years ago when a friend kindly put together a version of the Couch to 5K program before that existed, however, she’d been inconsistent in running regularly for those years. MOTR was the supportive community that she needed to make running a consistent part of her life and self-care routine and now even runs outside through the winters, which she never thought she’d do. Michelle loves the warmth and community that is present within the group, the joy of a Saturday morning run with good conversation and beautiful scenery, all the adventures that running can take you on and how the group supports members through all the ups and downs of running (including injury!). Michelle is so excited to support other MOTR members in achieving their goals and experiencing the joy of running.

Michelle is a psychologist in private practice in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul. She lives in St. Paul with her runner husband and two children, one of whom has a budding interest in running and would prefer to wear his MOTR kids’ run shirt every day. She loves to do whatever creative projects that sound fun in the moment, travel, garden and go on adventures with family and friends.

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. Emma is a RRCA Certified Coach.

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! Sandra is a RRCA Certified Coach.

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.

Jess Helle-Morrissey

In Fall 2017 when she was about to turn 40, Jess realized that she had literally never exercised a day in her life and maybe should do something about that? Despite her last and only "run" being the time she barfed in front of her whole gym class during the Presidential Physical Fitness mile in 8th grade, she decided to google "moms running St. Paul" and the rest is history. She started with the Learn to Run program and was as shocked as anyone could be to find out that she LOVED running. She also fell in love with the warm, welcoming, thoughtful, supportive community of members in MOTR. Jess is proudly a "back of the pack" runner, loves winter running the most, and thoroughly believes that if she can run, then so can you.

Outside of running, Jess is a clinical social worker in private practice in St. Paul specializing in maternal mental health, as well as a sometimes-doula. She has identical twin boys and a girl and lives with her husband, dog, and kids in Mac-Groveland. In her spare time she loves to sew, cook, eat, travel, and listen to podcasts. She also fancies herself an amateur mixologist.

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). Meg is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

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.

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 is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

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.

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 was 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 is a RRCA Certified Coach and an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

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 2022
Registration Opens August 2022

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 2021-April 2022
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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 2022 - August 2022
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Our signature 18-week training program offers 12 classes 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.