The Big Run Project: Week Eleven (Big Mileage Week)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Week Eleven (Big Mileage Week)

Monday, August 4: 14 miles (AM: 4 miles in about 30 minutes, PM: 10 miles in about 72 minutes)
Tuesday, August 5: 12 miles (AM: 3 mile warm-up, 3 tempo miles at 6:14, 6:07, and 5:58, 2 mile cool-down, PM: 4 miles in about 29 minutes)
Wednesday, August 6: 8 miles in 60 minutes
Thursday, August 7: 13 miles (AM: 10 miles with six one-minute pickups in 72 minutes, PM: 3 miles in 23 minutes)
Friday, August 8: 11 miles (AM: 8 miles in 57 minutes, PM: 3 miles in 22 minutes)
Saturday, August 9: 13 miles in 93 minutes

Total Weekly Mileage: 71 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $35.50
Total Mileage: 534 miles
Total Money Earned: $267

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.