banana love and other thoughts

~I don't like breakfast. Really all I need is a cup of coffee and a banana. However, since I'm preparing for the walk/run I think I may need something a little more substantial-maybe two bananas? But seriously, I'm thinking maybe I need to try to get back on a smoothie kick, but I'm just not feeling it yet.

~went to the gym after I dropped off the kids at school. I wore a brace on my right knee during my workout, it helps. I also think it helps to do the elliptical before the treadmill because the elliptical gets me warmed up a bit.

~keeping hydrated with water and chia seeds-it doesn't look that pleasant when mixed together but it keeps the hydration up.

~hot yoga this week? I've been invited again, but I'm just going to think about it for now.

the start

I signed up to do a half marathon-13.1 miles. Really I signed up because I need motivation, motivation to exercise. Of course after I signed up I hurried off the gym and worked out-I think I over worked out (this song-which I repeated over and over on my ipod had me in "the zone"). My right knee was a little cranky after yesterday's workout-treadmill, elliptical and some weight bearing exercises.
My knee feels better today (used some arnica oil for my knee). Striving for balance-the weekend warrior stuff isn't going to work here. A little everyday is better that too much in one day. Too much in one day just makes me utterly exhausted for the following day.

balance

balance
must be
the first
lesson.