The Big Run Project: Week Twelve (Tapering for the Season)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Week Twelve (Tapering for the Season)

Monday, August 10: 8 miles in about 60 minutes
Tuesday, August 11: 6 miles (10 minute warm-up, three 6 minute tempo miles, twenty minute cool-down)
Wednesday, August 12: 6 miles in about 45 minutes
Thursday, August 13: 10 miles in 70 minutes
Friday, August 14: 6 miles in 43 minutes
Saturday, August 15: 3 miles in 21 minutes
Sunday, August 16: 2 miles in 15 minutes, dynamic flexibility, joint mobility, continuous movement drills, and rope stretching to prepare for the two mile time trial tomorrow on the first day of the xc season

Total Weekly Mileage: 41 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $45.5
Total Mileage: 575 miles
Total Money Earned: $312.50

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.