Last-minute race tips from MTMC
Get to know the course; Try to walk or drive the route before the day of the race so you will be comfortable and familiar come race day!
Don’t forget about your arms! Using your arms to help you push through, especially on hills, is the best way to maximize your effort. Pumping your arms and increasing your arm-swing will help your arms and legs work together…getting you farther!
Don’t stop running while you are going up a hill: It actually takes more effort to walk up a hill than to run at a slow pace.
Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Of course you know to drink lots of fluids the day of the race. But you need plenty of fluids everyday leading up to the race. Avoid alcoholic beverages!
In the last four days leading up to the race…make sure you save two of those for resting!
Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) is a proud sponsor of the Middle Half Marathon! Take a second to read about a great opportunity to help further the education of the devoted nurses at MTMC who take care of you and your loved ones.
The Friends of Nursing Fund at MTMC supports nursing excellence by sponsoring first-class education programs and conferences by nationally recognized speakers to help nurses learn about the best practices in patient care.
This fund is so important because retention of nurses is a huge challenge. By investing the careers of these nurses, we help make MTMC a better place for everyone.
But the current financing through the healthcare system just isn’t enough. We need your help to be able to bring these educational forums to the nurses serving our community.
Help honor a nurse you know by donating today. Log on to their website and under “Ways to Give,” select “Make Donation.” When filling out the donation form, be sure to specify the Friends of Nursing Fund under the “Specific Fund” category.
