The Middle Half
Commemorative Middle Half Poster
We’re happy to announce that the official, limited edition, 2009 Murfreesboro Half Marathon commemorative poster will be available this year at packet pickup!
Poster dimensions are 11 in x 17 in., free with a donation of $10.00 or more, (limit 2 posters per person).
Be sure to get your packet early, as only 110 of [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Forget Your Support on the Course
With less than a month until race day, It’s time to get your gear lined up! And for you ladies, that means making sure you have the right sports bra to wear. Running is a high impact sport, and just like a suitable pair of running shoes, a great-fitting and comfortable bra is key to [...]
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 could [...]
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 the winner [...]
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.
Shirt exchanges & purchases
EXCHANGES
Sometimes it’s difficult deciding which size shirt to order online when you register. If it doesn’t fit, are you stuck with it?
This year after Packet Pickup ends at 7:00 Saturday morning, you’ve got the opportunity to swap your shirt for a different size. We will have a very limited number of extra shirts; it will [...]
