Training Program for The Essence of Freedom Run Begins April 14

Support Our Soldiers Freedom, Inc. and Essence Pilates are starting a running club to help participants prepare for The Essence of Freedom 5k Run on May 28 and other races during the next several months.

The Essence Run Club begins April 14 and runs through Memorial Day. Participants will meet at Essence Pilates, 849 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays. The program includes:

• Weekly information session to enhance running performance (nutrition, stretching, apparel, Pilates classes)
• Daily training program customized to each participant
• Unlimited access to a running coach

Bill Pierce, an RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) certified running coach will lead the program. Pierce has worked with runners throughout the northern suburbs. As the site coordinator for CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association), Pierce has helped hundreds of runners complete thousands of marathons. He has established training programs at local fitness centers which have trained runners to complete their first 5k or significantly improve performance over various distance races.

The membership fee is $40 for registrants of The Essence of Freedom Run and $80 for non-run participants.

Registration closes March 31. For further information or to register, call 847-607-9966.