The Big Run Project: Week Twenty-Three (Week of District Championships)

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Week Twenty-Three (Week of District Championships)

Monday, October 26: 6 miles in 45 minutes
Tuesday, October 27: 4 miles in 30 minutes
Wednesday, October 28: District Championships (5.5 miles: 2 mile warm-up in 15 minutes, 3.1 mile race in 18:00 minutes (course had 2 inches of mud and hills), 0.5 mile cool-down in 5 minutes)
Thursday, October 29: 4 miles in 30 minutes
Saturday, October 31: 6.5 miles (2.5 mile warm-up in 20 minutes, 2 mile tempo run in 11:50 minutes, 2x800 meter hill circuits, 1 mile cool-down in 8 minutes)
Sunday, November 1: 10 miles in 75 minutes

Total Weekly Mileage: 36 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $250
Total Mileage: 1,095 miles
Total Money Earned: $2,140

About the Project

The Big Run is a project to raise funds for spinal research. My life has been twice affected by spinal injuries through the partial paralysis of a family member and friend. This is an effort to use the 16 year-old body that I am blessed with to help those that have had their bodies taken away. The project begins on May 25, 2009 and will conclude six months and 1000 miles later on November 25, 2009. My mileage will be updated weekly on this site as will my my money earned. My sponsors are donating for each mile that I run or simply a lump sum. I am raising money through the Team Reeve All Stars program through which young athletes can gain sponsorship for their efforts. All funds will be donated to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. I invite you to follow my progress throughout this run.