Tips and Training
Keeping a training diary?
Are you keeping a training diary? Think about tracking your progress. It will be encouraging to see how far you have come! It can be as simple as tracking your distance and time, to including what you ate before, how you felt during the run, the temperature and how you felt after.
Using your arms when running
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!
Reduce cramps when running
Getting cramps? That’s not uncommon for even experienced runners. Try changing your breathing and what you eat, and be sure to stretch before and after every run.
Staying hydrated can reduce cramps. Try drinking a glass of sports drink before you run. Then refill the glass and leave it out so it becomes room temperate [...]
Simple injury treatment: R.I.C.E.
Treat simple injuries by following the easy steps in RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
Beat the heat this summer
Want to beat the heat during your summer training? Soak a bandana in ice water and then tie it around your neck while you run. Or try to run in the early morning when it’s still cool out. Light-colored, loose fitting clothes will also reflect the sun’s rays keeping you cooler.
And remember to drink, [...]
The right socks for your run
Look into getting a pair of socks made specifically for running…everyday socks could lead to blisters. Running socks that are made of two lightweight, moisture wicking materials will help prevent blistering by absorbing the friction between the layers. Feet stay dry as the inner layer wicks the moisture away from the foot and into the [...]
Team A.S.K. Informational Meetings scheduled for June
So, you’ve heard about Special Kids Team A.S.K. and you’ve seen their bright yellow shirts on race day, but what exactly does Team A.S.K. do?
Come to their informational meeting and find out how their coaches can help you train for The Middle Half or the Kids Fun Run, while you help one of their Special [...]
Happy National Start! Walking Day
We’re often asked if walkers can participate in The Middle Half. The short answer is “yes”, as long as a few guidelines are followed.
RULES FOR WALKERS:
1. At the start, please line up in the back. There will be a sign designating the Walkers’ area to line up. This eliminates a lot of jostling and zig-zagging [...]
Need a Training Program?
If you’ve never run a half marathon before, joining a training group is a good way to learn tips and stay motivated. Murfreesboro Parks & Rec and Fleet Feet Sports (Murfreesboro), two of our major sponsors, are offering training programs specifically for The Middle Half.
Both offer experienced trainers who can answer your questions and give [...]
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 [...]
