Challenge Jogs 16 - 23

Yes, it has been a VERY long time since I have blogged about my progress, but I PROMISE I have actually been jogging. Though, I must admit that I have not been making as much progress as I really needed to have. Some of the problem came from a dive in my motivation, then came legitimate evening time consumers, and then came the week in which I could barely move my hands. Yeah, the past few weeks have been interesting. Preparing for the baby shower took time, visiting Sarah took a weekend (which was a lot of fun and did actually include a morning of jogging), and one day I seriously almost passed out after giving blood. I decided that it would be a BAD idea to attempt a jog after spending the whole afternoon shaking. It was the following week that I encountered the problems with my hands and big toes. I have no idea what caused the problems and am still waiting on the results from the blood tests the doctor ran. Apparently he thinks I have a dog virus called Parvo. Awesome right?! I mean 6 years ago I had Cat Scratch, which is usually given by kittens under 2 years old to children under 10. UGH! Anyways, the doctor told me that I needed to take a few days off from working out to help myself get better and not hurt myself. He also told me that my blood pressure has dropped (not dangerously low) due to my weight loss which may have contributed to my illness following giving blood. He says I need to be even more careful about hydration now that I am working out regularly and have lower blood pressure. I had been doing very well with my personal water drinking challenge, but have gotten lax on that lately. It is something I will have to recommit myself to. Well, back to the jogging. At this point I have 21.65 miles and 8 days left of my challenge. I can't believe I have been backed into this corner with such a significant amount of my miles left which such a short time. Basically, I have to do 3 miles a night EVERY night in order to make it. I WILL make it - I am just not exactly sure how. I have jogged 15 miles in 4 days, but because of that I was only able to do 2 miles tonight. So, I am already 1 mile behind on my neccessary 3 miles a day plan. Hopefully, that "break" will make it easier for me to jog tomorrow and I can make it up without much trouble. We will see. As of now, I am anticipating spending pretty much my entire weekend at the park. Oh the joy! But, I have to do it! I am WAY too close to give up now. Plus, I have already bought a personalized "medal" that I can't wait to wear! (It is a necklace I had made.) :) I am already planning in my head how to talk my Mom and Dad or some friends into joining me at the park to hold up a streamer finish line and take pictures of me crossing on my 100th mile! :) :) As for my times I will start with tonight and work backwards. June 19 at The Bradford (each lap = .5 mile) 1st lap - 5:59 mins - j 2nd lap - 11:56 mins - j untimed lap - walking 3rd lap - 18:12 mins - j 4th lap - 24:03 mins - j June 18 at The Bradford untimed 3 miles - j June 17 at Memorial Park (each lap = 3 miles) 1st lap - 36:53 mins - j 2nd lap - 37:15 mins - j June 16 at The Bradford 1st lap - 6:12 mins - j 2nd lap - 12:20 mins - j 3rd lap - 18:28 mins - j 4th lap - 24:39 mins - j 5th lap - 30:51 mins - j 6th lap - 36:59 mins - j 7th lap - 43:04 mins - j 8th lap - 49:01 mins - j June 10 at track in Waco 1st mile - 13:25 mins - j 2nd mile - 26:50 mins - j 3rd mile - 39:55 mins - j .25 mile - 42:41 mins - j .25 mile - untimed - w June 5 at Franky Carter Park (each lap = 1 mile) 1st lap - 11:49 mins - j 2nd lap - 24:02 mins - j .5 mile - untimed- w June 4 at The Bradford 1st lap - 5:52 mins - j 2nd lap - 11:42 mins - j 3rd lap - untimed - w June 3 at The Bradford 1st lap - 5:46 mins - j 2nd lap - 11:27 mins - j 3rd lap - 17:11 mins - j 4th lap - untimed - w 5th lap - 23:15 mins - j 6th lap - 29:08 mins - j 7th lap - 35:03 mins - j .1 mile - 35:55 mins - j