KT Tape and Mike Sheehy with the Cures Rock Foundation can go the distance! The Cures Rock Foundation found a way to give back  and raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Cures Rock is a grassroots organization dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancer patients. Ultra-marathoner and KT Tape fan Mike Sheehy ran 500 miles in 17 days across two states.  This Ultra Run tour began in San Diego and finished up in Phoenix with Mike completing the Rock & Roll Arizona 50K Ultra Marathon to finish. Mike ran up to 30+ miles per day to complete the Cures Rock ultra run goal.

Mike used KT Tape every step of the way. He  calls KT Tape a “lifesaver.” On day three of the 17 day trek, Mike developed severe Achilles tendinitis in his left leg. He says, “The roads and highways I was running on had virtually no shoulder, uneven and were rough, so when running against traffic my left leg quickly became injured. Getting injured on day three was almost a deal-breaker. If I hadn’t had KT Tape there is no way I would have finished. After using KT Tape just one night I began to feel the benefits. The whole operation became dependent on this little piece of black tape.”

The whole team actually became big believers. KT Tape is honored to have such a dedicated group of cancer-fighting ultra runners utilizing KT Tape’s amazing benefits for pain management, tendon support and muscle recovery.

The journey from San Diego was shared with countless families and supporters along the way who have all been impacted by blood cancers. Also, during the run Mike and the Cures Rock support team made time to visit cancer patients, families, hospitals and doctors.  Mike and the team obviously faced some hard times along the road. To stay motivated, Mike and the team use the 5/10 rule as their battle cry. Every five minutes someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer and every 10 minutes someone loses their fight. According to Mike, “We used up three pairs of shoes, one roll of KT Tape, countless Band-Aids and even a little duct tape. There were close calls and near misses, and days it felt like we were alone on the highway. It was hot and cold. There were coyotes and cows.”

Filed under: Aches Pains Injuries, Achilles Tendon pain, Runner's Knee, Uncategorized | February 11, 2010
Tags :blood cancer , Cures Rock Foundation , Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , Mike Sheehy , ultra marathon