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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Headphones and Race Etiquette
Last December, USA Track & Field amended Rule 144.3, pertaining to the use of headphones and other electronic devices, enabling us to allow the use of headphones by runners in non-championship races. Though The Murfreesboro Half Marathon has decided to allow headphones for the 2009 race, we continue to be committed to providing a safe [...]
Beating the Heat in Tennessee
It’s been an unseasonably hot weekend in Tennessee for April. And October is usually unpredictable as well. We’ve planned plenty of water stations along the route…one every two miles for Miles 1-6, and one every mile for the last half of the race. Accelerade will also be at the water stations. Try it out during [...]
Race schedule coming soon!
I know you’re wanting to know the date of the race; as soon as the MTSU soccer schedule comes out, we will be able to set a definite date. Meanwhile, it’s not too soon to start thinking about training. There are several local organizations that can help you – Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation at Patterson [...]
