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 [...]
“Give up the pounds, not the fight”
Are you running to lose weight? State Farm’s 50 Million Pound Challenge is a FREE national health care initiative. In just under two years, The 50 Million Pound Challenge has helped more than one million Americans log more than 3.8 million pounds lost. The Challenge is not just about shedding those extra pounds, it is [...]
Hats off to our participants!
…or should we say “hats on”! A limited number of souvenir Murfreesboro Half Marathon hats will be available at Packet Pickup and at the race…free with a donation of $15 or more. These stylish hats by RaceTrackers are made of lightweight 100% polyester Run Dri(r) material with a terry sweatband and an extra long visor [...]
Weather prediction for race day
The average temperatures for October 3 in Murfreesboro are 49 degrees for the low, and 77 degrees for the high. Starting out may be a little chilly; think about wearing an old sweatshirt or jacket that you can toss at the start or at the first water station. We’ll collect them and give to a [...]
More Training Tips from MTMC
500 miles is the maximum number of miles you should run in a pair of shoes. If you think you’ve gone farther than that….maybe it’s time for a new pair of shoes. Just don’t wait until the day of the race to break them in! Getting tired of training everyday? Change your routes every couple [...]
Tips from The Wellness Center at MTMC
The Wellness Center is a medically-based fitness facility that offers exercise and educational programs, fitness testing and evaluation, group exercise classes, nutrition counseling, wellness and post-clinical-care programs, smoking cessation classes, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation. Here are a few of their tips: * Look into getting a pair of socks made specifically for running…everyday socks [...]
The DNJ “Middle Medal” is for the rest of us
So, you’re pretty sure you’re not going to come in first, but are feeling pretty good about your training. The Daily News Journal is sponsoring the Murfreesboro Half Marathon “Middle Medal” for the person who finishes right in the middle. Along with the medal, the lucky recipient will receive a check for $50. Last year [...]
What IS that building in the logo?
The City of Murfreesboro is an intregal part of The Murfreesboro Half Marathon, from the Parks & Rec Department to the Police Department and city traffic engineers. That’s why we are proud to include the City Hall building as part of our logo. You’ll see a glimpse of it as you travel around the downtown [...]
Snapple is the official Sport Drink on the Course
We’re happy to announce that Snapple will be providing their Antioxidant Water at our Water Stations this year. Be sure to try them out on your training runs so you’ll know what to expect on race day. Full of electrolytes, carbs, and they taste good, too! Read more about Snapple water here.
Finish Line Towels
Back by popular demand…our ice-cold sport towels at the finish line! Thank our sponsor, Dr. Roy Thompson, when you see him.
