Franzi Lewis – Half Marathon

Name: Franziska Schirmer Lewis Event: SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon Date: 30th April, 2017 Where: Central Park, NYC Donate: here

What motivated you to support Lifebox? 

I visited the Hôpital Albert Schweizer in Haiti in July 2016 as a documentary photographer. The doctors and staff told us that pulse oximeters are much needed. In addition, my friend and documentary videographer, Lauren Anders Brown, has previously ran a race to donate Lifebox devices to HAS as well. I wanna do the same:)

Taking on a half marathon is a real challenge – why did you choose this particular event? 

I run a half-marathon once a year to stay in shape and stay healthy and have ran this particular race twice before. It’s a great all women race in Central Park in NYC.

How much training are you doing (or do you plan to do!) in preparation?

I have been running three days a week. A short and fast run, a medium distance, and long distance run. I plan to train up to 11 or 12 miles and am saving 13 miles for race day.

What advice would you give to someone training for a half marathon?

I you dream it, you can do it!

What do you aim to achieve in taking on this event?

Running for this awesome organization, Lifebox,  I’m hoping I can fundraise three pulse oximeters for HAS, which will continue to help save lives in Haiti.