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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
