Murfreesboro Half Marathon » Training Tips

Need a Training Program?

Race Director — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:35:26 +0000

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 advice specific to your goals and ability. Check them out!

Hats off to our participants!

Race Director — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:09:33 +0000

…or should we say “hats on”!
A limited number of souvenir Murfreesboro Half Marathon hats will be available at Packet Pickup and at the race…free with a donation of $15 or more. These stylish hats by RaceTrackers are made of lightweight 100% polyester Run Dri(r) material with a terry sweatband and an extra long visor to keep the sun and rain out of your eyes. One size fits most. Velcro enclosure on the back reads “THE MIDDLE HALF” (for those runners behind you to read). Available in both black and white. Get one of each!

Weather prediction for race day

Race Director — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:14 +0000

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 charity.

Remember, once you get started, the temperature feels about 15-20 degrees hotter than it is. So if it’s 65 degrees when you finish, it will feel like 85. Think twice before you put on that long-sleeve tech shirt. It may feel good at 5 a.m., but it won’t be long before you heat up.

More Training Tips from MTMC

Race Director — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:17:19 +0000

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 of days to prevent your body from becoming acclimated and your mind from becoming bored.

Want to beat the heat during your last-minute training? Soak a bandana in ice water and then tie it around your neck while you run.

It’s good to get warmed up before a run by power-walking, but save the stretching for after.

Get off to a slow start: Saving your energy early on can lead to a strong finish!

Chow down on some complex carbohydrates the night before the big day. The nutrients in these foods will last you through your race in the morning!

Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) is a proud sponsor of the Middle Half Marathon! Take a second to read about a great opportunity to help further the education of the devoted nurses at MTMC who take care of you and your loved ones.
The Friends of Nursing Fund at MTMC supports nursing excellence by sponsoring first-class education programs and conferences by nationally recognized speakers to help nurses learn about the best practices in patient care.
This fund is so important because retention of nurses is a huge challenge. By investing the careers of these nurses, we help make MTMC a better place for everyone.
But the current financing through the healthcare system just isn’t enough. We need your help to be able to bring these educational forums to the nurses serving our community.
Help honor a nurse you know by donating today. Log on to their website and under “Ways to Give,” select “Make Donation.” When filling out the donation form, be sure to specify the Friends of Nursing Fund under the “Specific Fund” category.