Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Yesterday I did my normal routine of doing a Turbo Jam dvd in the morning. (And just a little plug: I absolutely love Turbo Jam!)  I always feel like I get a good work out in, and it's just so darn fun!  But I knew my Mom and Dad and I were gonna go to the downtown airport in the evening for a bike ride, so I was feeling good about the day. 

We got out to the airport, and like always...it was windy.  It makes for a tough ride.  But my right shoulder started hurting really bad, so after just two laps (7.4 miles) I gave up.  But not completely.  I just gave up on the riding the bike part. 

And I decided to take a jog while my Mom and Dad finished.  I told my Dad my plan, that I had my cell phone, and just to call when they were ready.  Well he passed me a few times, and I kept wondering if he was ever going to come around and pick me up...

but 3.7 miles later I finished.  I couldn't believe it.  I didn't set out with the intentions of doing it, but I did!  There were just a few points I walked, just because I wanted to make sure I wasn't pushing myself too hard and get injured, but I felt so good I just kept going.  I thought about all of the people on the Biggest Loser, and how they finished a marathon, I thought about Jillian screaming in my face, "DO NOT QUIT ON ME!  RUN NIKKI!" and I thought about how strong I was, and how much harder, better, faster, I was going.  Thank you Kanye.  So that's why I feel pretty good about my weight loss this week.  I'm ready to do it again.