Race For Freedom https://race4freedom.com/ 5K Run/Walk To Stop Human Trafficking in Wichita Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:25:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://race4freedom.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-npr.brightspotcdn-32x32.png Race For Freedom https://race4freedom.com/ 32 32 Oh, Hill No! https://race4freedom.com/oh-hill-no/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:25:39 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=820 Running, while hated by my body, is a fantastic outlet for my mind. Since running is such an intense physical activity, I am forced to let my instincts take over and not try to over-think it. Somewhat because I will tend to focus on one things like breathing or stride length and that will start […]

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]]> Taking a few minutes now will save you in the "long run" https://race4freedom.com/taking-a-few-minutes-now-will-save-you-in-the-long-run/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:51:25 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=813 Tomorrow starts day 1 of my training for the Race 4 Freedom. With that being the case, I think a good topic to bring up is something essential to your success as a runner, yet most occasional runners never do it – Stretching. Runners can be divided into two main categories, well more like three […]

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]]> Finding the time to fit everything in (except for excuses) https://race4freedom.com/finding-the-time-to-fit-everything-in-except-for-excuses/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:07:54 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=805 As we approach the hottest part of the summer, it definitely makes sense to start training now for the Race 4 Freedom. Isn’t that what every logical person thinks? Let’s go for a run when it’s 98 degrees outside! That’ll definitely help me to feel motivated and want to run more often! If you struggle […]

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]]> Why do we run? https://race4freedom.com/why-do-we-run/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:36:16 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=753 2014 marks the 3rd annual Race for Freedom 5K. While the race is organized each year by ICT S.O.S. what you may not know is that 100% of the proceeds of this event are given away! Yep, we work really hard all year, put on a fantastic event and then give away the money it raises! […]

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]]> Guest Post: National Running Day https://race4freedom.com/guest-post-national-running-day/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 01:53:29 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=751 Here's the latest from our guest blogger, John! Follow the link to read his thoughts on National Running Day and WHY he runs! John's Blog Here's a fun fact: John has been our first registered runner for each of our 3 years! Have you registered yet? Early Bird ends July 4th! https://race4freedom.com/registration/

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]]> Guest Post: Running With Friends https://race4freedom.com/guest-post-running-with-friends/ Wed, 21 May 2014 00:12:16 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=747 Do you prefer to run alone or with friends? In this installment of our guest blogger series, John tells us his preferences... and why! Here's John's blog: http://thompsonville316.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/running-with-friends/ (And for the record- John is an AWESOME running buddy!  ~Jen)  

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]]> Guest Blog: John's Goals for the 2014 R4F5K https://race4freedom.com/guest-blog-johns-goals-for-the-2014-r4f5k/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:40:39 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=735 Our 2014 guest blogger, John Thompson, knows a thing or two about setting and achieving goals! Click below to read about his personal goals for this year's race and then click around his blog a bit to see how he's handled other running and fitness goals! John's Goals    

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]]> Guest Post- Meet our 2014 Blogger! https://race4freedom.com/guest-post-meet-our-2014-blogger/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:39:19 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=711 Meet John Thompson, our 2014 guest blogger! John has been an incredible supporter of the race and of ICT S.O.S. since both began. In fact, he was the very first registered runner for both the 2012 and 2013 races! If you don't know John, he has an incredible story that he loves to share about his […]

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]]> Guest Post- One Week til Race Day! https://race4freedom.com/guest-post-one-week-til-race-day/ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:43:07 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=687 Hello everyone, hope you’re all having an awesome day and looking forward to a beautiful holiday weekend.  I know I am!  Can you believe the race is just a little over a week away?!? I’m so excited to be there and share in this experience with so many people who also are running for such […]

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]]> Guest Post- How do you handle injuries? https://race4freedom.com/guest-post-how-do-you-handle-injuries/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:52:40 +0000 https://race4freedom.com/?p=676 Good afternoon everyone! I wish I had a whole bunch of good stuff to post this week about my training and readiness for the Race for Freedom 5k, but unfortunately, I got hurt…. Again!  I suffered a calf strain while playing basketball last Saturday, after only 2 MINUTES!!!!!  At least let me get a good […]

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