The Big Run Project: Week Nineteen

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Week Nineteen

Monday, September 28: 6 miles in about 45 minutes
Tuesday, September 29: 9 miles (AM: 2 mile shakeout run in 16 minutes, PM: 2 mile warm-up in 15 minutes, 3.1 mile race in 17:10 minutes (wasn't my best race, but I have a chance to redeem myself Friday), 2 mile cool-down in 16 minutes)
Wednesday, September 30: 5 miles in 39 minutes
Thursday, October 1: 6 miles in 47 minutes
Friday, October 2: Paul Short Run at Lehigh University (9 miles--AM: 1 mile shakeout run in 8 minutes, PM: 2.5 mile warm-up in 19 minutes, 3.1 mile race in 17:01 minutes (still working on that 17 minute barrier, I'll get it at Leagues), 2.5 mile cool-down in 21 minutes)
Saturday, October 3: 11 miles in 84 minutes
Sunday, October 4: 3 miles in 24 minutes

Total Weekly Mileage: 49 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $54.50
Total Mileage: 927.5 miles
Total Money Earned: $1,457.90

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.