Murfreesboro Half Marathon » training http://www.themiddlehalf.com The Middle Half Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:50:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Team A.S.K. Informational Meetings scheduled for June http://www.themiddlehalf.com/2010/05/team-a-s-k-informational-meetings-scheduled-for-june/ http://www.themiddlehalf.com/2010/05/team-a-s-k-informational-meetings-scheduled-for-june/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 19:15:12 +0000 Race Director http://www.themiddlehalf.com/?p=1573 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 Kids.
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Kids Team A.S.K. for the Kids Fun Run
Date: Tuesday, June 8
Time: 6:00 pm
Special Kids Annex Building
202 Arnette St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hosts: Kristen Jackson & Sharon Perry
kjackson@specialkidstn.com
RSVP to Facebook Event Team A.S.K.

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Team A.S.K. for The Middle Half
Date: Thursday, June 10
Time: 6:00 pm
Special Kids Annex Building
202 Arnette St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hosts: Sharon Perry & Mike Moore
sperry@specialkidstn.com
RSVP to Facebook Event Team A.S.K.

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* Look into getting a pair of socks made specifically for running…everyday socks could lead to blisters.

* Treat simple injuries by following the easy steps in RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

* Are you keeping a training diary? Think about tracking your progress. It will be encouraging to see how far you have come!

The Wellness Center is located at 611 East Lytle Street in Murfreesboro. For more information about The Wellness Center visit their website or call 615-896-0290.

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Here are just a few organizations in the Middle Tennessee area that offer training programs and/or group runs:

Sports*Com Marathon Training, Part II
Fleet Feet Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Pacers
Team A.S.K.
Team Rio
…and for the young athletes: “Running with the Stars”

If you are new to running, you may want to try a 5k or 10k race before The Middle Half. Some local races include:

Fenton Payne & Fred 5K
Run Chikin Run 10k

There’s something for everyone!

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