The Big Run Project: Week Seventeen (Low Mileage due to Sickness)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Week Seventeen (Low Mileage due to Sickness)

Monday, September 14: 2.5 miles in about 20 minutes (got a flu-type illness)
Tuesday, September 15: 6 miles (had a 5k race that did not go very well, came home with a fever of 102)
Wednesday, September 16: 0 miles (my coach forbade me from running and my mom from going to school, I rested all day and feel great now. I'll be back running tomorrow.)
Thursday, September 17: 6 miles in 45 minutes (still felt a bit sick)
Friday, September 18: 4 miles in 28 minutes (recovering, should be great tomorrow)
Saturday, September 19: 10 miles in 67 minutes (felt great, I'm back)

Total Weekly Mileage: 28.5 miles
Total Weekly Money Earned: $14.25
Total Mileage: 830.3 miles
Total Money Earned: $1,375.15

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.