Tips and Training
“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 about [...]
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 [...]
A Few Health & Safety Recommendations
To keep yourself safe and best support and protect your joints, here are some tips I recommend to runners:
-Try to run on an even and reasonably soft surface.
-For longevity, avoid running on hills, which increases stress on the ankle and foot.
-When running on curved surfaces, change direction in forward movement so you have even [...]
Course Length and Measurement
The Murfreesboro Half Marathon is a USATF-certified race… USATF, the national governing body for the sport of running, defines an accurate course as one that is not short. So how do we go about measuring the course? It’s a process… that basically goes like this:
A USATF measurer uses several tools and a basic protocol. First, [...]
Training for a Half, or a Fun Run
Whether you like to run alone or in groups, there are many opportunities to train for The Middle Half. Don’t live in the Middle Tennessee area? Check out your local running clubs, gyms, or parks & rec departments for great running tips.
Here are just a few organizations in the Middle Tennessee area that offer [...]
Walking The Middle Half
Yes! Walkers are welcome to participate in the Middle Half.
There are a few things you should consider, though, before you sign up.
Walkers MUST be at Mile 6 no later that 1-1/2 hours after the start of the race. We promised the City of Murfreesboro that the downtown streets would be open to traffic by then. [...]
Noodle Night on the Square
“Be sure you are ready and eat your spaghetti!”
Friday, Oct 2 Main Street Murfreesboro is sponsoring a pasta dinner in conjunction with their Friday Night Live concert series. Starting at 6:00 pm on the downtown square, Marina’s on the Square will be providing a delicious pasta dinner for half marathon and kids fun run participants. [...]
