The Big Run Project: Week Fourteen

Monday, August 24, 2009

Week Fourteen

Monday, August 24: 11 miles (AM: three-mile warmup in about 23 minutes, 12x400 meter repetitions at an average of 76 seconds each and 1.5 minute recovery for the first 7 then 2 minute recovery for the remaining, one mile cool-down in about 8 minutes, PM: 4 miles in about 30 minutes) New Pair Of Shoes
Tuesday, August 25: 11 miles (AM: 8.5 mile run in 65 minutes, PM: 2.5 miles in about 17 minutes
Wednesday, August 26: 8 miles in 60 minutes
Thursday, August 27: 13 miles (AM: 2 mile warm-up in about 15 minutes, 4 mile tempo run with splits of 6:05 minutes, 6:05 minutes, 5:51 minutes, 5:38 minutes (23:39 minutes total), PM: 5 miles in about 40 minutes)
Friday, August 28: 7 miles (6 miles in about 48 minutes, hill bursts, 0.6 mile cool down)
Saturday, August 29: 12 miles in 90 minutes

Total Weekly Mileage: 62 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $416
Total Mileage: 702.5 miles
Total Money Earned: $786.25

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.