'Murph' is spokesbunny for Middle Half Fun Run

   Murph, who lives in Murphry's Burrow and is a regular face on Murfreesboro's Cable Channel 3, has signed on as spokesbunny for the Murfreesboro Half Marathon's Fun Run, newly named Murph's Fun Run.
   "The race committee searched for a person, or animal, who embodied our mission of health and fitness while having fun" said Melinda Tate, race director. "Murph was the obvious choice, as he is an advocate of helping kids lead a healthy and happy lifestyle."
   The one-mile race is open to children ages 6 through 13 and will start immediately after the start of The Murfreesboro Half Marathon Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. The registration fee is $15 per child. The course begins in the Greenland Drive parking lot at MTSU, goes up and down a portion of Old Lascassas Highway and finishes on the track at MTSU's Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. Murphy's Burrow
   Murph is the host of Adventures in Murphry’s Burrow, a collaboration among Murfreesboro City Schools, Cable Channel 3 and series creator nancy Phillips. It airs which airs weekdays at 3:30 p.m. and weekends at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
   "I am so ‘hoppy’ to be the face of the Murfreesboro Fun Run," said Murph. "Even with the hectic life of a celebrity, I try to stay healthy and to let children know how important it is to eat right and get plenty of exercise. I guess I am the obvious choice for spokesbunny since I run everywhere I go."
   Participants will receive a souvenir t-shirt, a finisher's medal, a goodie bag and refreshments at the finish area. There will be two starting times. The first group, ages 10 to 13, immediately after the start of the half marathon and be followed by a start for children ages 6 thorugh 9.
   Registration forms are available at Fleet Feet Sports, Sports*Com, Patterson Park Community Center and the main office in Barfield-Crescent Park.
   Online registration and more information may be found on the Kids Fun Run page at www.TheMiddleHalf.com.
   "It is going to be so much fun and everyone is welcome….except for tortoises (due to their unfair advantage and secret ninja skills)," said Murph.

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